Lorenz Andreas Fischer
Lorenz Andreas Fischer (* 1966 in Lucerne ) is a free Swiss photographer with the topics of nature , climbing , winter sports and travel . He is the owner of the ALLVISIONS agency . For his work he was named European Wildlife Photographer of the Year in 2006.
After completing his biology studies at the ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich), Fischer participated in nature conservation projects as an ecologist and taught as a secondary school teacher. Time and again, photography came to the fore professionally. He is currently working as a freelance photographer and writer. His most important jobs are the savannahs of Africa and the Alps.
Works
Books
- Breath of the mountains
- Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn (published by Unesco World Heritage)
- Daniel Anker, Hans Philipp: Piz Palü (co-author)
- Daniel Anker: Mönch (main author)
- Daniel Anker: Titlis (co-author)
calendar
- Hot Rocks, Cold Ice, Big Walks , 2004, 2005 and 2006 (co-author)
- Ultimate Climbs , 2004 (co-author)
Awards
2006:
- European Wildlife Photographer of the Year
- BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year (award in the category "Creative Nature Visions")
- Highlight (award in the "Wild Landscapes" category)
2003:
- Highlight (overall winner in the "Wild Landscapes" category)
- Award at the international photo competition for the Year of Water
Web links
- Literature by and about Lorenz Andreas Fischer in the catalog of the German National Library
- Website by Lorenz Andreas Fischer
- European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2006
- Lorenz Andreas Fischer on photo document with picture credits
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Fischer, Lorenz Andreas |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swiss photographer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1966 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Lucerne |