The image was taken on a helicopter flight over Lake Magadi in Kenya. I was particularly interested in capturing the amazing colours, patterns, textures, and reflections on the lake's surface, which are known to be unique and constantly changing.

At first glance, the 30-minute flight from Nairobi promises little spectacular in the rugged, arid landscape. But look closer, and you will see an out-of-this-world panorama - the area is incredibly beautiful in an apocalyptic way.

Lake Magadi in southern Kenya boasts stunning red salt structures, violet-blue water with hand-drawn patterns, and flocks of white flamingos breeding and feeding - a breathtaking sight on the turquoise lake.

The lake's high alkalinity makes the water glow with pink, orange, and red hues from algae and bacteria, which can also shimmer with shades of green depending on the season and time of day.

I knew from previous flights that every flight is different and it's hard to predict what photo you'll get, but that's the beauty of this type of photography - it's full of surprises and as a photographer you have to take what Mother Nature offers on any given day.

Even more than in regular wildlife photography the weather conditions influence the outcome and I made the experience that the aerial images get even more colourful and special on ugly rainy days when you first think a flight is impossible.

On this specific day a salty foam which was dancing on the surface and created beautiful patterns, and the flamingos added the perfect touch of vibrance.

I like aerial photography not only because I like flying, but also because you can see details that remain hidden on the ground.

Especially the abstract patterns on the surface of a lake, the structures on the shore, and the shimmering underground of the lakes are not recognizable from land in this form. And photographing the birds from above from their perspective and integrating them into the picture gives the abstract images a special quality - I like the change of perspectives.

However, when you take photos from a helicopter with the doors open, you don't have much time to think about the exact composition.

You do decide in advance, when choosing your flight destination, which region will give you the best chance of getting what kind of pictures, but the result is never predictable. And so the creative decision comes during the photography.

Most of my aerial images are in color and the spectacle of colour in particular made me think. I wondered whether the charm of this landscape could not be achieved without colour and whether the shapes and structures on the surface of the lake alone would have an effect.

And yes, I think the special nature of this place is also expressed very well in black and white. The motif is not immediately obvious, which makes the viewer think. I like the viewer's reflections on what can be seen in the picture and how it was created.

I like photographers and artists who are passionate about what they do and use their art to draw attention to issues that are important to them. These issues can be very diverse, ranging from nature conservation to anti-poaching and human-wildlife conflicts. They can also include political messages against war, violence, misery, and poverty, packaged in aesthetic images with profound messages.

But I also like classic, beautiful fine art photography, preferably with a message and in a clear/clean style, as well as photos and works of art that encourage you to change your perspective and look at them more than once.

It's hard to say which photographers inspire me the most. For sure, Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier, Frederico Veronesi, Jan van der Greef, and many more.

David Attenborough, even though he is not a creative, but a great explorer, film maker and wise man.

And all photographers who try to capture nature in a creative and unique way that can't be seen anywhere else. Photographers who are able to depict the wonders of nature as works of art and not just as documentation.

I have just returned from a trip to the Arctic and got a new perspective on my wildlife photography. Different colours, shapes and landscapes compared to my beloved Africa and completely different conditions for the shots. I was really impressed by the scale - how quickly a large polar bear looks tiny against the backdrop of a glacier.

I think I will continue to focus on getting more unusual perspectives on my subjects, either from the air or from very low angles, and try to get more movement and dynamics in my photos. My trip will be to Kenya again, where I will photograph elephants, rhinos, etc., from a low angle.

Animals, preferably mammals or birds, in a natural environment that allow me to artistically freeze the typical movement of the species in such a way that one can still identify the species. But, [one] has to look closely to recognise how the picture was made.