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Sebastian Frölich's Image
Sebastian Frölich (Germany) finds a springtail among a galaxy of neon green gas bubbles in Austrian moorlands.
Sebastian visited this fragile wetland ecosystem to highlight its importance as a vast store of carbon dioxide and as a habitat for diverse wildlife.
A tiny springtail ran across escaping gas bubbles rising through the algae, giving this image a sense of scale.
Austria has lost 90% of its peat bogs. Only 10% of those that remain are in good condition.
Platzertal is one of the last intact high moorlands in the Austrian Alps. It’s an area renowned for its carbon-storing peat bogs.
Behind the lens
Sebastian Frölich
Germany
Sebastian is a professional nature photographer, author, mountain guide, nurse and animal keeper. He’s actively involved in nature conservation projects in collaboration with governmental and non-governmental organisations. Sebastian uses his pictures to give an understanding of the interdependence between different organisms and ecosystems. He tries to visually show people the fascination of nature and how important it is to protect it.
Image details
- Nikon Z7
- 105mm f2.8 lens
- 1/800 at f9 (-1.67 e/v) • ISO 400
- Platzertal, Tyrol, Austria
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