Jürg’s Journal

Nature gives me clarity, and if I can share it through my photography, it makes me happy.

Photo: Philipp

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Dare to Dream, Prove to Achieve: An Afternoon with Victor Kovalenko, the Medal Maker

As Paris 2024 approaches, I had the unique opportunity to spend an afternoon with Victor Kovalenko, the legendary "Medal Maker," in a photo studio. With 11 Olympic medals, including seven gold, and 20 world championship titles under his belt, Victor’s journey from a Soviet sportsman to the head coach of the Australian Olympic Sailing Team is nothing short of inspiring. Our conversation revealed deep insights into his simple yet profound coaching philosophy, the importance of balancing dreams with hard work, and the universal lessons that extend beyond the world of sports.

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People People

Portrait Session in China

Xie Shiyong ist eine junge Aufstrebende Managerin im Chinesischen "Sillikon Valley" Shenzhen. Was ist das für eine junge Frau die selbstbewusst ein Fotograf aus Europa bucht um Bilder von Ihr zu machen dachte ich mir?

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