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Nico Trinkhaus Photography

Travel Photographer based in Lisbon, Portugal 🇵🇹

05/11/2025

Been chasing that autumn light in the Portuguese mountains last week. 🍂

It’s amazing what a difference the sun can make - the last photo is from our first day, when we were out shooting in the rain.

Which scenes do you prefer? The golden autumn light or the foggy atmosphere?

For me, I was delighted to take some fall images here in Portugal. It’s something you really miss in Lisbon, where the seasons basically switch between sunny-dry and sunny-wet. (A good problem to have, I know.)

Trip with and
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16/10/2025

When told me he had secured media access to the mosque for a client and asked if I was interested, I was like, “Are you kidding me?” Of course I’m in!

It was the first morning of Ramadan. Daria and I have been driving down from Ajman, getting into the car at 3:45am. Tired? Yes. But the excitement washed it all away.

When we arrived, we had to take a side entrance. The view you’re seeing in this image greeted me right after I passed security and the gate. I couldn’t focus on what the security guard was telling us, as I was already pondering how to take this shot.

Andy told us, “Let’s go quickly, before they turn off the lights”—and so they went, while only I stood behind. I set up my tripod, put on my tilt-shift lens to get rid of any distortion, and waited for them to disappear behind the corner.

I just love how the blue illumination mirrors the patterns in the sky. This iconic mosque appears as a reflection of the heavens above.

The colour of the illumination depends on the phases of the moon. For me, the blue hue provided the perfect contrast to the golden lamps illuminating the pathway. It has become my favourite photo from the trip.

Now I’m pleased to announce that the image was just rewarded with Gold at the Budapest International Foto Awards.

Funny how the most exhausting mornings make the most lasting memories, don’t they?

01/02/2025

I marked a place on Google Maps called Giewont View because the name caught my interest. Could it actually be the best viewpoint?

As we climbed the hill, the view opened up. The sun was just above the mountain peak, lighting up the area with a gentle morning glow.

The last traces of snow clung to the path, while golden grass stretched toward the horizon. Beside it, there was a single house at the base of the Tatras—one of those spots that makes you pause and think about what it would be like to wake up there.

For Daria, Giewont is more than a peak. It's a dream, a goal, and a sign of strong will. One day, she will stand under that iron cross at the top. For now, this view was more than enough.

Have you ever seen a view so beautiful that it made you stop and just take it in?

30/01/2025

Some photos happen in the moment. Others take time, planning, and patience. This was one of those.

Before even arriving in Zakopane, I had this exact scene in mind—the first evening lights glowing along Krupówki Street, the Ferris wheel shining in the distance, and the iconic ski-jumping areas standing tall against the snow-covered Tatra Mountains.

The timing had to be just right. Enough daylight left to highlight the details of the peaks, while the city below started shimmering in golden light. And then, as if on cue, the sky turned the perfect shade of purple.

26/01/2025

Passau wasn’t part of the plan, but sometimes the best places aren’t.

On a winter road trip from Berlin to Austria, we made a detour to this city where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz meet. We arrived just in time for golden hour and crossed the Inn River to take in this view - one that you can only capture in winter.

In other seasons, the trees along the riverbank would completely block the scene. But in December, with bare branches and crisp air, the entire panorama unfolds. St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the colorful facades, and the last warm light of the day reflecting on the water.

Passau was a spontaneous stop, but for me it became a highlight of the trip.

22/01/2025

There’s something special about exploring Luxembourg’s ancient fortifications at night.

The glow of the city lights, the layers of history, and that quiet sense of mystery - Definitely a place worth getting lost in!

19/01/2025

Whenever I visit a new city, I take a walk on the first night to see which buildings truly stand out. Where did architects and builders pour their heart and soul into the design? And where do we still care enough today to illuminate them properly?

Usually, it’s churches or government buildings. But in Luxembourg? Banks.

Like this one—the Spuerkeess National Bank of Luxembourg. Would you have guessed it’s a bank just by looking at it?

19/08/2024

Whenever we visited Tenerife, we were lucky to stay in a spot that always seemed sunny despite what happened in other parts of the island - thanks to an unique microclimate. One day, we drove to nearby Candelaria, where the town was bathed in sunlight, but dark clouds loomed over the mountains.

Along the shore, we found this beautiful chapel, its white facade glowing against the dark volcanic rocks and stormy sky. The contrast was stunning, and I’m really happy with how the blue-cyan tones of the ocean complemented the orange hues of the buildings, making the scene feel complete.

14/08/2024

Did you know that the best spot to take photos of the Trevi Fountain is through the window of a fashion shop?

It’s hilarious to watch people stroll in, feign interest in some clothes, and then discreetly head for the staircase to get that perfect shot.

22/07/2024

Delighted to see the final work done by Visit Split ❤

This brochure is now available for free to all visitors to the beautiful Croatian coastal town.

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