Blaschka (HD-Version)

They are transparent artworks of unique fragile beauty and withal highest scientific precision: the filigree glass models from astonishing sea creatures - created over 100 years ago by glass blowers Rudolf and Leopold Blaschka in Dresden, Germany. The prizewinning photographers Heidi and Hans-Jürgen Koch took brilliant close shots of the last few retained objects.

Auteur
Before their career as photographers Heidi studied social work and Hans studied ethology, specializing in animal behavior. Their joint expedition into the world of professional photography started three decades ago. Numerous publications in the most prestigious magazines in the world like e.g., Stern, GEO, National Geographic Magazine, Independent Magazine, El Pais, Le Figaro Magazine, Paris Match, testify to their passion and expertise.