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

Photo: Philipp
Chasing the 100 Foot Beast
On my journey to Nazaré, the home of big waves, years of preparation come to fruition. With three powerful storm systems brewing along the Atlantic coast, the waves are growing larger than ever. As winter storms intensify, winds exceeding 180 km/h sweep across the Irish coast, and even stronger conditions are on the horizon. This might be my chance to photography a 100-foot beast .
Kalani the Waterman
Kalani - a true waterman from Brasil, raised amongst the big waves. His unique ability to master the colossal waves of Nazaré, armed with nothing but his courage and his body, redefines the art of surfing.
NEW RELEASE: Breaking Wave in Nazaré
Discover the rhythmic beauty of nature with our latest masterpiece, "Breaking Wave in Nazaré". Waves, in their eternal cycle, build up only to break in a display of sheer power and stunning beauty. This moment, when the wave breaks, unveils the raw strength and mesmerizing colors of the water, capturing the essence of nature's most dramatic performances.
The Ever-Changing Nature of Water
"The Ever-Changing Nature of Water" is a fine art photography series that captures the beauty and power of water in its various forms, from gentle streams to crashing waves. Inviting the viewer to reflect on the significance of this vital element.
First winter-storm on the way to the European coasts
This is the first Atlantic winter-storm heading towards Europe, he will hit the European cost on Wednesday. At the first sight, it looks like a big storm for the start of the season. Will be interesting to follow the evolution, is this an exception or the beginning of a strong winter.
Big Waves in Nazaré
Nun bin ich zurück in Zürich, die paar Tage in Nazaré waren sehr Eindrücklich. Die Wucht und Kraft dieser grossen Wellen überrascht mich jedesmal, genau diese rohe Naturgewalt zeigt uns wie klein und verletzlich wir Meschen eigentlich sind.
Big Waves Project
Big waves have a many similarities with my other outdoor Project glaciers.today, the unleashed natural forces are simply fascinating.The glaciers move slowly but unstoppable trough the valleys and the waves roll over the water and we have no chance to stop it.
Nazaré Big Waves
Portugal Atlantic coast in Nazaré, that’s as big as it get’s. Thank’s to a big underwater canyon finishing right in front of the Praia do Norte, the swell comes to the shore and the end of the canyon will be build up the wave to what we know the Nazaré wave.
