Hauke Steinberg

Hauke Steinberg is originally (i.e. a loooong time ago) from Schleswig-Holstein in the very north of Germany - Hauke is pronounced as in 'HOW CA(n) you not pronounce that?'

From 1991 Hauke studied such fascinating subjects as Geography, Zoology and Landscape Ecology at Kiel University, on the Baltic Sea. In 1996 he moved to Ireland to study, drink, play music, and later also work at Trinity College Dublin.

After college, he was first working for an engineering company for a number of years before deciding to try something new. He had been almost everywhere in Ireland and knew the country better than most who are born there. So he started working as a tour guide and showed tourists the beauty and secrets of Ireland. By now it’s hard to find a place in Ireland Hauke hasn't been to.

Over the years photography has developed into more than a hobby for Hauke. He is an accomplished, award winning landscape and nature photographer and his main photographic interest lies in landscape and nature photography. Hauke’s aim is to create compelling and inspiring images of familiar and unfamiliar scenes, places and creatures. You can have a look at his photos at www.haukesteinberg.com

Another thing you need to know about Hauke is his love for Irish music. He has a deep passion for traditional music from Ireland and other Celtic countries. During his college years he spent most evenings in pubs playing music