I am a passionate photographer with a special focus on wildlife, city and travel photography. I was born and raised in Dortmund in 1976. I discovered my love for nature and travel at an early age, which continuously drives me to capture the beauty of our world through my camera lens.

With my photography, I not only want to create impressive images, but moreover draw attention to critial issues impacting our wildlife and biodiversity. My goal is to sensitize people and raise awareness of the challenges our environment is facing due to climate change and globalisation.

My bilingual upbringing - my mother is English - has not only given me the ability to speak English fluently, but also to develop a passion for languages. In addition to German and English, I speak French, Spanish, Portuguese and some Italian.

I have been lucky to live in different countries: one year in France, two months in India, six months in Portugal and five months in Mexico. These experiences have shaped my view of the world and inspire me in my photography.

About me

Wales and my love for Puffins

My passion for wildlife developed from a young age, and Wales played a big part in the process. We used to spend our summer holidays near Aberdaron on the Llŷn Peninsula in North Wales. My parents had a kayak and my father regularly took one of us kids to the small Gull Islands. We fished for Mackerels and watched the Seals and Atlantic Puffins.

Since then I have been passionate about wildlife, especially birds, and photographing Puffins has been a dream of mine ever since.

Skomer Island, Wales

After some research into where I could best observe Atlantic Puffins in Wales, I discovered Skomer Island and travelled there for the first time in July 2024. Of course I was fascinated by the Atlantic Puffins, but I was also overwhelmed by the island's great biodiversity with so many other species, such as the Manc Shearwaters, Guillemots, Razorbills, Kittiwakes, the Skomer Vole, Grey Seals, and many more.  

It quickly became evident how crucial the conservation efforts of scientists, volunteers, and organizations are.

The seagull, a constant threat to the Puffins on Skomer

When a Puffin returns to the island with its catch, it often circles in the air to make sure the coast is clear, as seagulls are waiting to snatch the fish from them on the ground.

It is great fun to watch the birds. There is a lot of activity on the island, there is always something observe. Puffins are excellent swimmers and flyers, but on land, they move somewhat clumsily, and their landings can look a bit awkward—they often tumble over after touching ground.

Contact details

Telephone: +49 175 1933704

E-Mail: ellen@lichtenheldt.net

Address: Cologne, 51145, Germany

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