Above the clouds during an inversion — warmer, sunnier, and the landscape kept changing. Clouds played with the trees, colours shifted with the light, and I could have stayed for hours watching the show. #Inversion #Mountains #LandscapePhotography #Alps #NaturePhotography #GoldenLight

A foggy morning when everything felt unreal and questions became simple. Are the trees close or distant? Will the sun win the battle today? Stay and watch, or climb through the clouds to find the light above ? #fog #lake #naturephotography #switzerland #calm #LandscapePhotography #FogPortraits

At the beginning of autumn, I reached one of my favorite summits in my area — a true belvedere over the valley. The weather was just the way I like it: moody skies, passing rain, and a few rays of sun bringing life to the landscape. #mountains #landscapephotography #alps #switzerland #moodylight

Clouds were constantly shifting — getting thinner or thicker, changing the mood, revealing colours or hiding them again. I only had to adjust the settings and let nature decide what it wanted to show. #Autumn #Fog #LandscapePhotography #NaturePhotography #SwissAlps #Minimalism #MoodyNature

Clouds were at the level of the lake — just a thin layer, enough to let the blue of the sky shine through, yet dense enough to hold the mystery of autumn. And of course, the colours… #Autumn #FoggyMorning #LakeView #NaturePhotography #Minimalism #SwissAlps #LandscapePhotography

Fall is my favourite season for so many reasons, one being the incredible moods one can find just by venturing outside. The light is different, fog and clouds are easy to find, and of course the colours are stunning and mesmerising. #Autumn #FallVibes #FoggyMorning #NaturePhotography #Landscape

After the snowstorm, two years ago. I wasn’t out to take photos, but I had a camera in my backpack — just in case. Then suddenly, the clouds dropped below me, the sky cleared, and a single lenticular cloud drifted above Mont Blanc. #MontBlanc #FrenchAlps #Alps #LandscapePhotography

Blue hour over Mont Blanc. Deep winter — the cold settles in, the air perfectly still. Time to crawl into the sleeping bag and feel that first wave of warmth after the chill. No tent, just a bivy bag. #MontBlanc #WinterMountains #BlueHour #AlpinePhotography #LandscapePhotography #MountainPhotography

Mont Blanc, French Alps. Winter is not far. Time for cold bivouacs and quiet mornings filled with color. No need to stay up late or wake up before dawn: the glow lasts longer. Clear skies, sharp contrasts, snow underfoot… and all the memories that come with it. #WinterMountains #LandscapePhotography

Away from the main trails, the sequoias are still immense and humbling. Back in 2009, we wandered through these quiet woods, feeling small among the giants. The exposure might not be perfect, but this remains one of my favorite photos — a simple, candid moment that just happened.

Zabriskie Point, 2009 – Death Valley NP #ZabriskiePoint #DeathValley #LandscapePhotography #RoadTripUSA #MastoPhoto

Devils Tower, 2009 #DevilsTower #Wyoming #ClimbingTrip #BlackAndWhitePhotography #Photography #Landscape #RoadTripUSA #VolcanicRock #AmericanWest #OutdoorLife #NaturePhotography #Mountains

Sunset over Loch Etive #Scotland #Argyll #GlenEtive www.damianshields.com

Still summer 2009. 10,000 miles across the western US in just seven weeks — a wild mix of discovery, climbing, hiking… and photography. Most of the pictures weren’t that great, but this road trip gave me the spark. A camera in hand, a car, and a tent — it was the perfect starting point. #photography

Still one of my best images #stunday #atmosphere #eastcoastkin #photographersunited #photographersofbluesky #light

Friday’s #Scape... Nendrum Monastic Site on Mahee Island, Down, Ireland Founded by St Machaoi in the 5th Century #IrishArchaeology #Archaeology #Photography #Infrared #Black&White #Monochrome #ClassicMono #Art #BlueSky #BlueSkyArt #PhotographersOfBluesky #EastCoastKin #EarlyChristian #Down

An image from some glorious conditions in my local woodland yesterday. #photography #monochrome #blackandwhite

Using photography from the Dolomites in Italy is a great way to decorate your space. .#Buyintoart #homedecor #homedecorating #interiordecorating #wallart #photography #art #aYearforArt #italy #Dolomites #travel #artwork #photograpy #photo #vacation buff.ly/4ePLrJL

2009. My second US road trip — from Houston to Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. Stops along the way included Meteor Crater in Arizona before reaching California’s granite walls and sunsets. A journey across deserts and mountains. #RoadTrip #SierraNevada #Yosemite #MeteorCrater #LandscapePhotography

A windmill peaking over the fog in the Netherlands.

From the archive: Here’s another photograph from a previous autumn in the Eastern Sierra, on a morning with just a bit of wildfire smoke. “Autumn Lake, Dawn, Eastern Sierra — An Eastern Sierra Nevada lake surrounded by autumn aspen trees and distant peaks.“ #landscape #fall #autumn #photography

Back in 2009, I took my first road trip across the US Southwest. I was still new to photography—but fully hooked. These early frames from the Painted Desert and Utah desert remind me where the spark came from. I’ve never looked back. #PaintedDesert #PetrifiedForest #Arizona #Photography #RoadTrip

From the flat Texan coast to the high Andes above 5000 m, Dyno was always happy and ready to climb. The best trail buddy I could ask for. #AustralianShepherd #TrailDog #Andes #Peru #DogTribute

She was an Australian Shepherd and the best trail dog I could’ve asked for. Always ready, always loyal — from high ridges to quiet forests, she made every adventure better. #TrailDog #AustralianShepherd #DogTribute

Back to business. I’m always happy when someone trusts me enough to buy a print to display in their home. I just wish I could find more time to focus on photography lately. Maybe I should just quit my job and do more photography instead… fineartamerica.com/saleannounce...

Off the grid in Norway for a couple of weeks. I’ll try to get some good shots and I’ll resume posting mid August. Happy summer !

My dear dog Dyno just passed away. 13.5 years old is quite good for an Aussie, but letting the best companion go is always harder than we imagine. Good bye Dyno.

A stone chapel sits quietly below Volcán Guallatiri, in the Chilean Andes near the Bolivian border. These high-altitude places feel timeless—harsh but peaceful, shaped by wind, silence, and volcanic presence. #Chile #Andes #Altiplano #Guallatiri #RemotePlaces #BWPhotography #arica

A small chapel, lost in the Chilean Altiplano near Isluga. Built from adobe and straw, it stands quietly at over 4,000 m—stark, simple, and still. The clouds moving in made the moment feel even more remote. #Chile #Altiplano #Andes #travel #BWPhotography #oliviersteinerphotography #photography

Isluga is a small, remote village in northern Chile near the Bolivian border. High above sea level, it lies in the Altiplano, in front of the Isluga volcano. A quiet place of adobe walls, thin air, and timeless views. #BWphoto #Chile #Altiplano #Andes #Volcano #Travel #BlackAndWhitephotography

Every June, the lavender fields of Provence explode with color — and people. This lone tree is one of the most photographed spots in the region, often surrounded by a crowd at sunset. I went early to enjoy the quiet before it begins. #Provence #Lavender #France #LandscapePhotography #NatureLovers

Sunset in the lavender fields of Provence. June evenings here feel like they were made for photographers—calm air, golden light, and deep purple rows stretching to the horizon. Hard to beat. #Lavender #Provence #FranceTravel #JuneLight #SunsetPhotography #NaturePhotography

The lavender bloom is back in Provence. June is peak season—fields are at their best, colours are intense, and the air smells like summer. A must-see if you’re in the region. #Lavender #Provence #FranceTravel #JuneInFrance #SummerTrip #NaturePhotography

Third and final image from this ski touring trio: fresh lines under soft light, carved across untouched snow. A quiet reward after the climb — just you, the mountain, and the descent. #SkiTouring #BackcountrySkiing #Alps #SnowScape #MountainDays #WinterLines #Photography

Breaking trail on a ski touring day in the Alps. Cold air, perfect powder, and that satisfying feeling of being first on the slope. #SkiTouring #BackcountrySkiing #Alps #FreshTracks #WinterAdventure #MonochromePhotography

A view of the Aiguilles d’Arves after a fresh snowfall. The clean snow lines and dramatic peaks make this one of the most recognisable landmarks in the French Alps. #AiguillesdArves #FrenchAlps #WinterMountains #MountainView #SnowPhotography #Backcountry #OlivierSteinerPhotography

Images from 2025 so far. Do you have a favourite? #Ireland #NorthernIreland #Donegal #Portstewart

1. During a solo hiking trip in fall, I pitched my tent in the Absaroka Wilderness by a quiet lake. The last light lit the land with a soft glow—just me, the wild, and a deep sense of calm. #AbsarokaWilderness #SoloHike #FallBackpacking #WildCamping #TentView #NatureSolitude #WildernessCulture

Long summer days in the Alps. One tent, one view, everything you need. Breakfast tastes better above 2000 m. #Bivouac #FrenchAlps #MountainLife #TentViews #AlpineAdventure #OutdoorPhotography #MinimalCamping

Waking up below Fitz Roy, one of Patagonia’s most iconic peaks. A front-row seat to this rugged landscape, camped near Laguna Sucia. #FitzRoy #Patagonia #Camping #LagunaSucia #MountainAdventure #OutdoorLife

“A 360° moment beneath ancient stone giants.” This panoramic view from Arches National Park is one of those scenes that makes you turn slowly in every direction—just to take it all in. #photography #light #nature #landscape

Heading into the high desert on the Argentinian side of the Puna de Atacama.The wind was calm, but the sky had other plans. #Puna #Argentina #HighDesert #BlackAndWhite #LandscapePhotography #Andes #Atacama

Salt piles on the Uyuni salt flat, Bolivia. This area is used for salt harvesting, and the shallow water adds a clean mirror effect. A fascinating location shaped by work, weather, and time. #SalarDeUyuni #Bolivia #SaltFlat #TravelPhotography #DocumentaryPhoto #BlackAndWhite

The Dali Desert, South Lipez, Bolivia. Shapes so surreal they look painted—volcanic peaks, endless sand, and clouds that drift like brushstrokes. A real-world dreamscape. #DaliDesert #Bolivia #Altiplano #SouthLipez #MinimalistPhotography

Same trees, another mood. Winter light, soft and quiet — a moment of stillness before more snow came. Now that spring is here, these frozen mornings feel far away. #WinterLight #SnowyTrees #SeasonShift #NaturePhotography #QuietLandscape #SwissWinter

When autumn refused to let go and winter had already arrived. Now it’s spring—but I still think about this perfect moment of contrast. #SpringReflections #WinterVsAutumn #NatureContrast #TreeTwins #SeasonShift #MinimalNature #BlueskyPhotography #OlivierSteinerPhotography

Winter’s last strike as spring tries to settle in. One of those mornings where seasons seem to hesitate. A thin blanket of snow, soft light, and silence before the night begins. #LateWinter #SpringTransition #TreeLovers #NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotography #OlivierSteinerPhotography

Hot summer morning in Death Valley. No wind, no sound—just the rising heat and perfect light to capture the textures of the dunes. #DeathValley #Dunes #DesertLight #BlackAndWhitePhotography #LandscapePhotography #OlivierSteinerPhotography

Early morning, Death Valley. Still air, sharp contrast, and that soft crunch underfoot. I never get tired of how light and shadow sculpt these dunes—always familiar, always new. #DeathValley #BlackAndWhite #SandDunes #MinimalLandscape #NaturePhotography #DesertMorning