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The Plonlein area of Rothenburg-ob-der-Tauber in Franconia, Bavaria, is one of the most famous picture-perfect postcard views in the world. The half-timbered building has a small fountain in front, and is has two towers on either side: the Kobolzeller tower and the higher Siebers Tower. This is the quintessential German village scene as far as many tourists are concerned, and it is one of the most photographed village corners in Germany.

Although I started working in a darkroom when I was 7 years old and have gone through a range of techniques and styles to match the developments in photography, I still regard myself as always learning. My main focus these days is on pipe organ photography, but I enjoy landscapes, patterns and symmetry, experimenting with different styles - you name it, almost anything is fun to explore. Pipe organs are especially fascinating since no two in the world are alike, and the craftsmanship and beauty of so many of them is truly thrilling and awe-inspiring. Whether the pipes are far away up in a loft, or more accessible on either side of a nave or chancel, the techniques which builders have employed for centuries to cope with the limitations...