I was born on the 27.03.1939 in Nesselsdorf. I am a dental technician by profession and my hobbies are water-colour painting, mountain walking, music, cycling and of course photography as well.

I came to photography through my love of landscape and through the knowledge I gained by various educational seminars achieved many national and international successes. It soon  became apparent however that my strength lay in the sphere of organisation.

I am Member of the Nature lovers' Photoclub Klagenfurt,Organiser of regional and national Photo championships, Organiser of regional federation's championships, Nationally and internationally judge and Leader of educational seminars (Youth, Judging, Portrait, Landscape and Exhibition seminars.

My personal Exhibitions: Kranj, Nova Gorica, Gorenja Vas-Slovenia, Muggia, Trieste, Volterra-Italy, Villach-Austria, Hanoi-Vietnam, Jakarta-lndonesie.

I am member of the FlAP Directory Board and Director of the Youth Service

My distinction is HonEFIAP (Honorary Excellence FlAP).