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I took up photography because...

I am an electrical engineer by

trade, so when the first digital

cameras came out I was fascinated

by the technology behind them.

I bought an Olympus C2100-UZ

with my first pay cheque: it had a

2.1Mp sensor and 10:1 zoom lens.

Back then it seemed miraculous.

Gradually I became more

interested in making pictures than

the tools used to create them.

Tell us about your favourite

photographic themes.

As a keen hiker, I really enjoy

being outdoors – this has led to a

passion for seascapes, landscapes

and treescapes, which I often

shoot using long exposures. This

technique helps me to work out the

essence of a scene or subject. I’m

also drawn to interesting buildings

and architectural details.

Name one item that every

photographer should own.

You can’t shoot long exposures

without a tripod, so that’s

my must-have item.

What’s the biggest risk you have

taken as a photographer?

I once climbed down a very steep

ravine, despite injuring my knee

a few months earlier.

Do you have a photographic habit

that you wish you could shake?

Having returned from one

photographic trip, I always wait too

long before embarking on the next.

Photography isn’t my profession

• I’m an amateur who enjoys
  taking pictures – so there’s a lot
  going on in my life. I have a family
  who I want to spend time with and
  a house that seems to need
  constant repair. Also, at present,
  I’m not that motivated to take
  pictures – if I take a break I often
  find that the urge comes back.

Who has been the greatest

influence on your photography?

I’ve never really studied the

photographic masters of the past,

so it’s hard to name one person.

However, I do like the work and

approach of Cole Thompson –

a modern day photographer

whose compositions are

exceptionally well thought out.

Tell us about a photographic

opportunity you have missed.

I miss quite a few photographic

opportunities, particularly when

I’m out and about with my family.

I might see an intriguing subject,

but I know that with my style and

pace it can take an hour or so to

get a single shot, so I usually

drive on.

What has been your most

embarrassing moment

as a photographer?

So far I’ve been lucky enough not

to embarrass myself too much.

All images © Stefan Bäurle

FEATURE

60-SECOND EXPOSURE

Outdoor enthusiast (and electrical engineer) Stefan Bäurle has a passion

for landscapes, architecture, hiking and technology. Here he talks to Tracy

Hallett about annoying habits, essential characteristics and knee injuries.

Embarcadero, San Francisco, California

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