Nature photography

About Spothunter Photography

Hylke Heidstra

My Story

My interest in photography has always been there. But I only started taking it more seriously about 6 years ago, when I needed a break from corporate life.

My love for nature goes back to my early childhood. Somehow I feel a connection with everything that blooms and lives around us. Driven by a deep need to reconnect with nature, I set out with my camera – searching for the beauty and tranquility that are increasingly hard to find.

On Spothunter I share what I discover along the way: hiking routes through rugged landscapes, photo locations where you won’t meet a soul, and destinations where peace and quiet are still a given. From the coastal paths of Denmark to the mountain lakes of the Dolomites – always with practical info and GPS tracks, so you can hit the trail yourself.

NATURE

What Drives Me

Experience Nature and Capturing Natures Wonders through my Camera is a great Experience.

Nature is an endless source of inspiration for me. When you find yourself in the silence of a beautiful landscape, it can heal your mind and calm your thoughts. It’s pretty much the only place where my busy head truly finds rest.

An ideal day for me is a long hike through nature that ends at a spot so beautiful it simply has to be photographed. That feels like the ultimate reward. When you’re out with your camera searching for a scene, you slow down. You look around more carefully. You notice so many more details and things you would otherwise miss. That experience alone is already valuable.

Those moments are what I want to share – not just as photographs, but as routes you can walk yourself. Because the most beautiful places aren’t found along the beaten path.