Blog

From Fear to Fascination: The Vital Role of Bats in Our Ecosystems

2 days ago
3 min

From Fear to Fascination: The Vital Role of Bats in Our Ecosystems

From childhood adventures to bat conservation, I learned bats are crucial for ecosystems. Let's learn about them and protect them!

The Sparrow Rule: the first rule of bird photography

Ran Fuchs

Aug 18
3 min

The Sparrow Rule: the first rule of bird photography

Explore the Sparrow Rule in bird photography: capture beauty by focusing on composition. Check out these photos and the stories behind them!

My New Bird Photo Exhibition in Augsburg

Ran Fuchs

Jul 29
2 min

My New Bird Photo Exhibition in Augsburg

View and visit my bird photo exhibition at the Augsburg District Office

Germany's Shift: From Manicured Lawns to Wild Meadows

Ran Fuchs

May 17
2 min

Germany's Shift: From Manicured Lawns to Wild Meadows

A century after Jerome K.Jerome highlighted Germany's obsession with tidy nature, German wild meadows are, at last, becoming nature-friendly

Ran Fuchs

Apr 26
3 min

The End is Where We Start From | 3.1

Following Sarah's death by a Jordanian sniper, Boaz's family decides to move house to a safer location.

Mindfulness, Meditation, and the Ninja Photographer

Ran Fuchs

Mar 29
2 min

Mindfulness, Meditation, and the Ninja Photographer

Seeking the White-bellied Sea Eagle, I found mindfulness in patient waiting. Finally, the perfect shot emerged, a testament to perseverance.

One Year Strong: A Journey Through My Blog's First Anniversary

Ran Fuchs

Mar 10
2 min

One Year Strong: A Journey Through My Blog's First Anniversary

Reflecting on a year of growth, embracing feedback, and pursuing authenticity through nature, art, and writing.

Winged Warriors:The Dragonfly's Airborne Supremacy

Ran Fuchs

Feb 17
3 min

Winged Warriors:The Dragonfly's Airborne Supremacy

Dragonflies are the most successful hunters in the animal kingdom with 95% of all attempts end up with a catch. How do they do it?

From Endangered to Exemplary: Germany's Red Kites Triumph in Conservation

Ran Fuchs

Feb 7
2 min

From Endangered to Exemplary: Germany's Red Kites Triumph in Conservation

The Red Kite conservation project in Germany saved the population of the bird. Can we apply the lessons to other environmental projects?

Ran Fuchs

Jan 26
6 min

The End Is Where We Start From | 2.3

In 1960's Abu-Tor (Jerusalem) Arab and Jewish children are playing ball across the border with Jordan, but not without incidents.

Instagram for Photographers: Benefits, Misconceptions, and Smoke Screens

Ran Fuchs

Jan 20
5 min

Instagram for Photographers: Benefits, Misconceptions, and Smoke Screens

As a photographer, I have been using Instagram for five years. It has been an arduous path marked by a big spike followed by a long...

Transforming Dull Settings: How to Capture Bird Photos in Ugly Locations

Ran Fuchs

Jan 13
3 min

Transforming Dull Settings: How to Capture Bird Photos in Ugly Locations

Photographers say "It is the background that makes the image." So how can you take bird photos when the background is ugly?

Ran Fuchs

Dec 28, 2023
2 min

5 Steps to Mastering Bird Photography

What can be more exciting than capturing a good photo of a bird? But how do you do it? Here are 5 steps I use when I teach it.

Ran Fuchs

Dec 10, 2023
2 min

Wild Birds: To Feed or Not to Feed?

Discover the tradition of bird feeding, its global popularity, benefits, and concerns while connecting people with nature and aiding birds.

Intruders! Unveiling the Impact of Common Myna and Noisy Miner on Australian Biodiversity

Ran Fuchs

Nov 25, 2023
1 min

Intruders! Unveiling the Impact of Common Myna and Noisy Miner on Australian Biodiversity

The Common Myna and the Noisy Miner, one invader the other native to Australia, yet both birds threaten the Australian birdlife.

Ran Fuchs

Nov 20, 2023
3 min

The End Is Where We Start From | 2.2

Ima stopped. “Listen. Here is a dangerous spot. When we cross, Jordanian snipers can see us. Sometimes they shoot, so we must cross fast."

Ran Fuchs

Oct 22, 2023
8 min

The End Is Where We Start From | 2.1

CHAPTER 2 | Childhood in 1960s Jerusalem:. Boaz is learning to read, his first encounter with violence, and a secret visit to the border

A Novel: The End Is Where We Start From | 1

Ran Fuchs

Oct 12, 2023
7 min

A Novel: The End Is Where We Start From | 1

CHAPTER 1 | Boaz finds himself in a pro-Gaza, anti-Israel rally in London. It throws him back to his army days and the war in Lebanon.

From Europe to Thailand: Discovering Wildlife Wonders

Ran Fuchs

Oct 1, 2023
2 min

From Europe to Thailand: Discovering Wildlife Wonders

After spending many months in Europe, I needed to change scenery and have a chance to see some new wildlife – something exotic, something...

Ran Fuchs

Aug 29, 2023
2 min

Flying like an eagle

The only thing that comes close to this experience is when a flock of large birds of prey zooms by me at a short distance, especially when I

Blog

engagements

ran@ranfuchs.art