Welcome to Through the Poetic Lens.
I’m Christopher — photographer, storyteller, and father of twins from Germany.
This channel is my quiet space in a fast world, where photography meets narrative and where cameras and lenses become tools for presence rather than spectacle.
Here you’ll find cinematic camera impressions, real-world experiences, explorations of color and light, and reflections on creative practice.
I don’t chase trends or hype — I share what genuinely works for me, with honesty and calm intention.
To reach a wider audience, I’m re-recording my original German videos in English. No AI, no shortcuts — a little imperfect, but real.
If you enjoy slow, thoughtful visual storytelling, you’re in the right place.
Alongside the channel, I’ve created Dustlight Archive — my visual universe of color, prints, and atmosphere. Its influence shapes my tones, my lighting, and the way I approach both photography and film.
Thanks for being here.
— Christopher
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A warm evening at the fair.
Not every frame on this journey came from actively searching for a photograph. Some simply happened while we were there together.
That mixture of family, travel and photography will also become part of the Tunisia film.
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Kairouan in the midday heat.
Almost empty streets, hard light, deep shadows. And the occasional sign of life passing through the frame.
There is something about slowly discovering a place this way, even when the timing is far from sensible.
Another small chapter from Tunisia.
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Above the rooftops of Kairouan.
With 40mm, I could not simply show the whole place. I had to build the frame from arches, walls and a distant minaret.
Photographed on the Nikon Zf.
Filmed on the Nikon ZR.
Both with 40mm.
A small part of the Tunisia film.
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Kairouan, in the heat of the day.
White walls, blue doors, hard shadows —
and the kind of light that makes you walk slower.
A small part of the Tunisia film.
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Before Tunisia.
One trip.
One field of view.
Two ways of remembering it — photographs and film.
A small experiment in seeing what remains when a few choices are taken away.
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A new field review goes live later today.
One camera.
One lens.
Tunisia.
The Nikon Zf surprised me more than I expected — both in good ways and frustrating ones.
This is less of a studio review and more of a real-world experience with the camera:
travel, photography, handheld video, low light, street moments and a lot of time spent actually using it.
See you later.
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Same place.
A few steps apart.
And suddenly, everything feels different.
Which perspective works better for you?
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New video later today.
A quiet photo walk in Cologne — one subject, three perspectives, 40mm.
Not everything worked.
Some things did.
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My new video is live:
Sony A7CR – Why It Sparked My Curiosity
Not a review.
More of a first impression — and a reflection on why gear used to be enough for me, and why it sometimes becomes an inner hurdle today.
👉 https://youtu.be/1FhLz-JbUaM
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A new video is coming today.
Not a review. No verdict.
I wanted to find out whether this camera makes me want to photograph again —
and why things have been quiet here for a while.
Do you ever hesitate to bring your camera with you?
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