A photographic adventure: travel and nature photography stories.https://sightings.be/enhttps://sightings.be/stories/embracing-buddhism-and-nature/https://sightings.be/stories/embracing-buddhism-and-nature/Sri Lanka, Summer 2025. The enchanting island of Sri Lanka is a land rich in colour, culture, and warmth.Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://sightings.be/stories/the-green-capital-of-scandinavia/https://sightings.be/stories/the-green-capital-of-scandinavia/Oslo, December 2024. Nestled between the fjord and forest, Oslo blends modern city life with stunning natural beauty.Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://sightings.be/stories/the-magic-of-the-lagoon/https://sightings.be/stories/the-magic-of-the-lagoon/Algarve, Portugal, Spring 2025. The Ria Formosa, in the heart of Portugal’s Algarve, is a breathtaking coastal lagoon system of islands, canals, and marshes.Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://sightings.be/stories/red-rocks-and-mountain-dreams/https://sightings.be/stories/red-rocks-and-mountain-dreams/Colorado and Utah, Summer 2024. Traveling through the national parks in Utah and Colorado was an unforgettable adventure. Crossing Colorado, we visited Rocky Mountain National Park, surrounded by towering peaks, serene alpine lakes, and abundant wildlife.Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://sightings.be/stories/beyond-the-wildest-nature/https://sightings.be/stories/beyond-the-wildest-nature/Alaska, Summer 2022. After a delay of two years, we finally made our way to Alaska. In this land of mist and ice the wilderness is vast and grand: mountains pierce the Arctic skies, glaciers carve the land like art, grizzly bears and moose roam around, and eagles soar above the sea.Sun, 12 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://sightings.be/stories/between-ponds-small-rivers-and-forests/https://sightings.be/stories/between-ponds-small-rivers-and-forests/East Belgium, October 2021. The High Fens is a nature reserve in the east of Belgium and is part of the Belgian-German nature park Hohes-Venn-Eifel. During an autumn weekend organised by 'Landschap vzw', we explored some of the numerous photogenic locations in this area.Sun, 14 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://sightings.be/stories/more-skerries-in-the-fall/https://sightings.be/stories/more-skerries-in-the-fall/Archipelago of Gothenburg, November 2019. During a short stay in Gothenburg we visited the island of Vrångö in the nearby Southern Archipelago. After a short ferry journey we enjoyed the silence and the colours of autumn.Sat, 30 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://sightings.be/stories/along-the-silk-road/https://sightings.be/stories/along-the-silk-road/Uzbekistan, August 2019. The cities of Khiva, Bukhara, Shakhrisabz and Samarkand are silent witnesses of the rich cultural and historical heritage of Uzbekistan, once the cradle of several Central Asian dynasties.Fri, 23 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://sightings.be/stories/mountains-of-central-asia/https://sightings.be/stories/mountains-of-central-asia/Kyrgystan, August 2019. It was a pleasure to discover the natural beauty and the friendliness of the people of Kyrgystan. The mountains and valleys of this former Soviet republic are a hidden gem!Mon, 19 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://sightings.be/stories/skerries-in-the-fall/https://sightings.be/stories/skerries-in-the-fall/Bohuslän, Sweden, October 2018. Sweden’s west coast is guarded by numerous skerries. When visiting Bohuslän in October, we had the beautiful seascapes and the stunning autumn forests almost all for ourselves.Sun, 13 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://sightings.be/stories/beloved-land-of-savannahs/https://sightings.be/stories/beloved-land-of-savannahs/Namibia, Summer 2018. Sparsly populated, a country with deserts and savannahs, Namibia stole our heart. The pictures we show here only represent a small fraction of the beautiful scenery and the variety of wildlife we witnessed.Sat, 27 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://sightings.be/stories/between-lange-erik-and-lange-jan/https://sightings.be/stories/between-lange-erik-and-lange-jan/Öland, Sweden, Spring 2018. Situated along the southeastern coast of Sweden, Öland stretches 137 kilometres between the lighthouses Long Erik in the north and Long Jan in the south. While a preferred summer destination, we enjoyed the calmness and beauty of the early spring, when the island was still slumbering after winter.Mon, 21 May 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://sightings.be/stories/eureka/https://sightings.be/stories/eureka/Northern California, Summer 2016. Road tripping in California is always a good idea when looking for sightings. We started our tour along the northwest coast where we walked between the “Giants”. We popped into southern Oregon to visit the gorgeous Crater Lake and headed down to explore Yosemite and its surroundings. Through the simmering hot inland we drove back to the misty Big Sur coastline, completing the loop in San Francisco.Sun, 21 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://sightings.be/stories/some-things-werent-meant-to-be-tamed/https://sightings.be/stories/some-things-werent-meant-to-be-tamed/Wyoming, Summer 2015. In the summer of 2015 we explored the sightings of Wyoming. Not only Yellowstone, but also the mighty Rockies of the Grand Teton and the wide plains in the east made an unforgettable impression. Repeatedly we crossed the trails used by hundred thousands of 19th century European settlers in search for a better life.Sat, 20 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://sightings.be/stories/mirror-in-the-sky/https://sightings.be/stories/mirror-in-the-sky/Iceland, Summer 2014. Iceland is heaven for photographers. The light can change any minute and it is always a challenge to capture it. We want to share the sightings from our visit. They are an attempt to catch the beauty of this magnificent and mysterious country.Fri, 19 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://sightings.be/stories/the-far-east-of-the-western-world/https://sightings.be/stories/the-far-east-of-the-western-world/Newfoundland, Summer 2013. They call it “The Rock”, the place where land, water and sky embrace like old friends. That’s what we wanted to express in the pictures we took during our exploration of eastern Newfoundland.Thu, 18 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://sightings.be/stories/to-the-mountains-and-beyond/https://sightings.be/stories/to-the-mountains-and-beyond/Alberta, Summer 2012. During our stay in 2012 we discovered some of Canada’s most spectacular and monumental scenery. Alberta's Rocky Mountains in the west, the Grande Prairie and the Badlands in the south east compete for the most striking sightings we’ve ever encountered.Wed, 17 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://sightings.be/stories/at-the-rythm-of-the-sea/https://sightings.be/stories/at-the-rythm-of-the-sea/Nova Scotia, Summer 2011. The Atlantic Ocean is never far away in Nova Scotia. It offers ideal spots for sighting hunters as we are. While we travelled around in 2011 we learned that history isn’t far away either in this entrance point of European settlers to the new world.Tue, 16 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://sightings.be/stories/city-of-sights-and-sounds/https://sightings.be/stories/city-of-sights-and-sounds/New York City, November 2014. New York city wears many crowns. During a short stay we enjoyed its rich mixture of buildings and urban life.Mon, 15 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://sightings.be/stories/city-with-many-faces/https://sightings.be/stories/city-with-many-faces/London, UK, December 2013. London seems to renew itself continuously. Modern and historic architecture go hand in hand as we experienced it.Sun, 14 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://sightings.be/stories/fire-beneath-the-ground/https://sightings.be/stories/fire-beneath-the-ground/Lanzarote, December 2012. Escaping the somber month of December 2012 at home, we went sight-tripping to the isle of Lanzarote. Its volcanic past is present everywhere: craters, lava beaches and heath below the surface.Sat, 13 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://sightings.be/stories/fourteen-islands-one-city/https://sightings.be/stories/fourteen-islands-one-city/Stockholm, November 2017. Water is everywhere in Stockholm. In the fall of 2017 we enjoyed its magic natural charm.Fri, 12 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://sightings.be/stories/midnight-sun-and-northern-light/https://sightings.be/stories/midnight-sun-and-northern-light/Norway. Norway is a never ending story for photographers. Each season brings opportunities to capture the light in the frame. That’s what we did at several occasions.Thu, 11 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://sightings.be/stories/something-old-something-new-something-blue/https://sightings.be/stories/something-old-something-new-something-blue/Portugal. Portugal, where the European continent ends, is a crucible of history and nature. Off the beaten track, we sighted dramatic scenery, old and new architecture.Wed, 10 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://sightings.be/stories/continuara/https://sightings.be/stories/continuara/Andalusia, Spain. The Spanish region of Andalusia exerts to us a great attraction because of its mix of sun, nature and historical heritage. There is still plenty more to discover, and we hope to return there soon.Tue, 09 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://sightings.be/stories/au-bord-de-la-mer/https://sightings.be/stories/au-bord-de-la-mer/Côte d'Opale, France. The Opal Coast is nearby for us and yet so different. We have seen more than we remember, and remember more than we have seen.Mon, 08 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://sightings.be/stories/sightings-near-the-dykes/https://sightings.be/stories/sightings-near-the-dykes/The Netherlands. From time to time we go and enjoy the viewings at our northern neighbours: flat landscapes, water and modern architecture are their hallmarks.Sun, 07 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://sightings.be/stories/the-journey-never-ends/https://sightings.be/stories/the-journey-never-ends/Belgium. Whenever we have a little time, we go out and explore the beauties of our own country. Each season has something to offer.Sat, 06 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://sightings.be/stories/from-small-to-large/https://sightings.be/stories/from-small-to-large/We love to use our cameras as a magnifying glass. The results are sometimes stunning and unexpected. Enjoy together with us!Fri, 05 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT