I embarked on a journey to capture the soul of Gujarat, focusing on its vanishing tribal worlds. I dived deep into culture, documenting the sacred places and rural life.
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Josef is an award winning photographer and engineer from Switzerland. He discovered his passion for photography in the early 2000s. Following his retirement in March 2025, he now pursues his passion for travel and photography.
Rolling through America
We embarked on a visual and narrative journey through the heart of America. In six months, we traversed the diverse landscapes and encountered the unique stories that make up this nation, from the sunny shores of San Diego to the bustling streets of New York.
Xinjiang – the wild West of China
Xinjiang, officially the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, is a vast and geographically diverse region in Northwest China, bordering several countries
Mongolia – In the Shadow of the Altai
Mongolia, a land of vast steppes and rugged beauty, is home to a unique way of life centered around the winter migration of nomadic herders.
Portrait of Humanity
These portraits, taken in many countries during the last few years, capture some interesting encounters along my travels.
Central Asia – Crossroads of Civilizations
Whatever the yardstick – geographic, linguistic, cultural, historical, economic – Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are countries that revels in the obscure.
Les Diablerets – Glacier 3000
Les Diablerets is an idyllic mountain village in the heart of the Vaud Alps with a view onto the impressive glacier panorama.
Mauritius – Heaven on Earth
An islander once told Mark Twain that “Mauritius was made first and then heaven; and heaven was copied after Mauritius”.
Zimmerwald
Zimmerwald is located on a hill in the proximity of the city of Bern in the Bernese Mittelland. The area is perfect for hiking, walking and even cycling.
Pakistan – Flawlessly beautiful
My ten days tour to Pakistan took me to a near mythical land, where traditions have changed little in centuries and the scenery is among the best on the planet.
Iseltwald – The Swiss Pearl
From the town center of Iseltwald, you can follow the yellow signs in the direction of Giessbach. You’ll soon leave the village as you hike along the Brienzersee.
Kyrgyzstan
A small mountainous country in Central Asia, the population is 6 million people. Most of them located in valleys and big cities.
Jordan – Land of deep History
Jordan known as a land of deep history is perceived by the world as a tourism treasure box filled with marks of the most significant and oldest human civilizations in the world. .
Kyrgyzstan – Land of the Sky Mountains
A small mountainous country in Central Asia, the population is 6 million people. Most of them are located in valleys and big cities. Beautiful!
Chetzeron – Facing the Peaks
At an altitude of 2112 m and above the last larch trees, chetzeron is literally situated in the middle of nature, facing the highest peaks of the Alps.