https://orabuerkliphoto.com/projects daily 0.75 2025-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1521472414398-PSYHWHN129JRQB6SKJ7V/Transformation-0200.jpg Stories https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1521472846502-DTS8N1Y4SSYZM2NQ4UNC/3.jpg Stories https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1552141579786-1SIMRCL3DRM0417B3938/Langsamkeit_Ora-0253.jpg Stories As part of a long-term project on Slowness (Langsamkeit) I stumbled upon the fascinating photography genre of Lost Places. Abandoned places where time has left its marks… slowly. The people are gone but their spirit lingers on https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1712241181038-HXBS6UW6KCT3WBJSYTQ6/image-asset.jpeg Stories - On the road solo exhibit In March 24 I had the pleasure of exhibiting a selection of my photo at Untervogthaus in Maennedorf, Switzerland. The images were taken in many parts of the world over the past 15 years or so. The title image was taken in Varanasi, India https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1760544128184-WKLZULJNZFLS6ZCCW1AO/Ora-2.jpg Stories https://orabuerkliphoto.com/streetphotography daily 1.0 2026-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1521472175714-UADHDH4B8F6KZ2EZN0DQ/Ora-Buerkli-Romania-Faces-6.jpg Street Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1521472222357-1AVIITIV9J7BZFHMN10J/Ora-Buerkli-Bulgaria-13.jpg Street Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1521472249202-PEIW3SIRPTD7BPVNSUC7/Havana+boxing-0117.jpg Street Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1521472317126-SWQZO0RFACVPIIBJN383/Ora-Buerkli-Romania-Easter-6.jpg Street Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1521472368188-WEL8R755ANAKZCX6FVV9/Ethiopia-0102.jpg Street Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1521472390473-X5EGPLZGRSY9FC7LV9DH/Greenland-2457.jpg Street Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1522247997125-VDRV97LCCS1CLTTLUJZ6/Mongolia-0544.jpg Street Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1522270172726-U9S8360H4L3NUPT9ENUH/Havana+daily-2.jpg Street Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1552728901668-AOYG6NQMAOTOX750QN9A/83.jpg Street Photography Visiting the 7th continent is a classic bucket list destination. I have finally decided to gift myself this once in a lifetime experience. It is almost impossible to describe, in words or photographs, the experience. The serenity, the landscapes, the proximity to the wildlife. It was everything I was hoping for and so much more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1643628635078-816PLIJREBD46ADL5H3D/image-asset.jpeg Street Photography - Sri Lanka Making the decision to travel despite the pandemic has been truly difficult. I finally was so very happy I decided to follow my instincts and go. No only is the country managing Corona in an impressive manner, the people are friendly, the neighbourhoods colorful and the food tasty. Simply perfect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1709399585488-WV0Q4L5H228FWUXAXZXV/BuerkliOra09-2.jpg Street Photography - Semana Santa In my photography I am fascinated by rituals and traditions. There is something about the passion, intent and focus that captivates me. While not religious myself, I am drawn and touched by this kind of devotion and single mindedness. There is no better place to experience this kind of passion than the south of Spain during the holy week leading up to Easter. These photos were made in Malaga and Granada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1701018650150-8YAIKZDNKTLISXRJCXS7/image-asset.jpeg Street Photography - Uttar Pradesh, India For a street photographer like myself, India is a paradise. The colors are saturated and brilliant, and make my heart beat faster. The house fronts are often painted blue, pink or red, the women wear the most beautiful and colorful saris. it is a feast for the eyes. In addition, during festivals, the women dress up even more, deck themselves with bangles and other adornments. They simply look beautiful. And the best bonus is that they are not camera shy and don’t seem to mind being photographed. What more can one ask for? https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/t/65e3600f63807e327efa6344/1709397361049/ Street Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1675270713881-VJ9CUDOBGFAOVSCF6DF5/OraBuerkli003.jpg Street Photography - Philippines In most places I have travelled to I have always come across friendly people. Nothing beats the how friendly the people in the Philippines are. It is truly amazing, and heart warming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1675268515345-IWUT2U65EI7FY6J8SRR3/image-asset.jpeg Street Photography - Pushkar & Varansi, India India is a street photographers dream. People are friendly and mostly do not mind being photographed. The colors are amazing, the street scene always lively. It is by far one of my favorite places to shoot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1662195593016-1LSS0BLWVPK7JCEBDLPL/Ora_-10-2.jpg Street Photography - Armenia I visited Armenia in the summer of 2022. While Yerevan is a modern, elegant pulsating city, the country side still feels very soviet. No matter where the people where friendly and welcoming and the fruit and vegetables amazing. I never had such tasty apricots anywhere! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1622557639166-KT8BFO4BGNLTDTY3C2SH/image-asset.jpeg Street Photography - Egypt Finally on the road again and even more important finally intensively photographing. It has been a long 14 months. Egypt plunged me straight into the chaos and beauty of street photography. Every second person welcomes you to the country and practically all do not mind being photographed. Actually many demand to be photographed. It was magical. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1595946503759-5K5VSDR6QWYXJB4Q77UW/image-asset.jpeg Street Photography - Rajasthan, India Markets, villages, men with traditional turban, the women with beautiful saris. An explosion of colors and smiles. Another photographers’ paradise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1578216135318-R9B8QEX3LU3O6L25C0R7/image-asset.jpeg Street Photography - Bangladesh What a myth-busting experience travelling Bangladesh was. We were received with so much warmth, hospitality and curiosity. At times we were the first western people to visit. Small children, sighting us, went running tearfully and frightened to their mothers. Bangladesh is a people photographer’s dream country. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1542385962160-Q5DGYZZNGOXKEYY5GQS9/Ghana-2661.jpg Street Photography - Gold Coast, Ghana Cape Coast, Ghana with Magnum photographer Nikos Economopoulos. What a learning and cultural experience https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1596033247700-LFO7NXS7DK6PQ0DKZ2XM/Trapani-0095.jpg Street Photography - Semana Santa, Sicily I am fascinated by religious rituals. The deep faith, traditions and devotion transport me to a different world. Trapani in Sicily is well known for its Easter processions. Day and night the heavy statues are carried to the tunes of different orchestras. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1542383475568-66LN76XANH7NKVW8MJR9/jeruslalem-3664.jpg Street Photography - Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem As a photographer I am drawn to the devotion associated with deep religious feelings. Old Jerusalem and the Holy Sepulchre Church with its variety of ethnicities and Christian streams is an ideal spot to pursue such passions. . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1717929319033-LVCM141TN4W4H5DNLO5P/image-asset.jpeg Street Photography - Uzbekistan While the classical Silk Road cities of Uzbekistan are relatively well known and visited, the Fergana Valley in the East sees very few tourists. The people are incredibly friendly and very curious. Conversations flow despite no common language and often I was gifted with something, a cucumber, a cabbage, a warm meal to go, or a tea. All with accompanied by a genuine feel good smile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1758095205084-MA1N54LYFJ7R02PMX4AY/image-asset.jpeg Street Photography - TAJIKISTAN In the span of 1.5 years I have visited Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan. While they share similarities they are also distinctively different. Tajikistan is not very touristic, especially not in the Fergana Valley were we spent most of our time. The Tajik people welcomed us with an incredible warmth and hospitality. We were constantly gifted in the market, vegetables, fruits or freshly baked bread. People would stop their cars, roll down the window, and shout out “welcome to Tajikistan”, and we were often invited to have tea in people’s houses. A rare and heart warming hospitality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1758097472405-JHZYNSK1QJGC94PR0QHT/India-8.jpg Street Photography - KOLKATA & MORE As can easily be seen from my gallery I often visit India. It is a street photographer’s paradise. I am drawn to the vibrant colors, the elegance of the women and the spirit of devotion. In every corner there’s a photo waiting to be captured. This time I visited Kolkata during the important festival of Durga Puja. Following that I was in Kurukshetra, Dehradun, Mussoorie, Rishikesh and Haridwar. All fascinating and unique places. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1758129433258-9OT11DLUVW1C6YPGG6GJ/China-10.jpg Street Photography - CHINA In the big cities I visited one can hardly find a trace of the “old China”. The skylines are spectacular, international luxury brands can be found everywhere and with the right apps services function smoothly. What is still traditional are the morning activities in the parks of the older generation. The young generation likes to dress up reminiscent of Japanese Cosplay culture. Or else they dress up in fancy traditional Chinese attire. Either way it is thoroughly documented, either by professional photographers or by the boyfriend in toe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1758126489181-AC80MNZ6T0THYDJC66QL/Cuba-7.jpg Street Photography - CUBA My first time in Cuba was 9 years ago. While life there at the time was not easy I was really saddened to see how much worse things have become. Electricity is sporadic, garbage piling in the streets, lines in front of bakeries, and empty shelves in the pharmacies. What is amazing to observe is how resilient and creative the Cuban people are. For example, anything and everything can be repaired and during electricity down time charging stations appear on the sidewalks. The country is somehow broken but the spirit is not. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1773339540237-QQJHF535QVZA60NVPRYE/image-asset.jpeg Street Photography - Spiritual Nepal Spirituality is baked into the daily routine of the Nepalese. On the way to and from work, alone or with the family they always take a moment to respect their gods. Next to everyday activities there is always room for a moment of silent prayer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1773340361327-8OZQE038S3Z6X25BN4Z2/image-asset.jpeg Street Photography - Senegal Senegal provided a unique experience. Unlike the people in Asia the Senegalese did not always appreciate being photographed. Taking street photos required me to adapt a new strategy. Long conversations trying to persuade people that my intentions were pure were needed before raising the camera to my eye, sometime successful often no so much. Nevertheless I had many good encounters and the colors and beauty of the people is still coming through nicely. https://orabuerkliphoto.com/american-girl daily 0.75 2020-04-25 https://orabuerkliphoto.com/american-girl/2020/4/25/mamx5qrexxj9pc8khm3h7rd7j2o4tx monthly 0.5 2022-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1595850393233-3WI3T0PC70E0KEW8I3W0/An%2Bouting%2Bto%2Bthe%2BAmerican%2BGirl%2Bstore%2Bis%2Ban%2Bevent.%2BMost%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bgirls%2Bare%2Ball%2Bdressed%2Bup%2Band%2Bmany%2Bof%2Bthe%2Bdolls%2Bhave%2Bthe%2Bsame%2Boutfit.jpg American Girl - American Girl An outing to the American Girl store is an event. Most of the girls are all dressed up to the hilt. Many of the dolls have the same outfit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1587833068139-BYSU6LQREV6AIJD42GK3/20151012-20151012-_DSF3120.jpg American Girl - American Girl At least she is cleaning her own car:-) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1587833106606-DY7XEFL2OHBF77OPVR5Y/20150320-20150320-DSCF2311.jpg American Girl - American Girl One popular activity is the doll hairdresser. Of course you need an appointment and it is not cheap., a good haircut never is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1587833148339-H404HVW8ZAXB8PKOB7H8/20151012-20151012-_DSF3150.jpg American Girl - American Girl Everything is like in the real world, the attention to details is impressive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1587833183100-ZUL7WVXQ5U4BAZDXO2B3/20151012-20151012-_DSF3129.jpg American Girl - American Girl Have suitcase will travel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1587833219526-Y56SR3G4K5OW9BRP1NG2/20151012-20151012-_DSF3194.jpg American Girl - American Girl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1587833296383-YPRP8G9FSXFL9K6LVEFL/20151012-20151012-_DSF3167.jpg American Girl - American Girl The tea parties are almost the craziest part of the experience. The space is huge and full. Must have reservations. The dolls are seated at the table on their special chairs. These two girls had six dolls between them. If you don’t have a doll (yet?) you can borrow one so that you can experience the real-thing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1587833324825-DH2H82N6TP5Y2RDXKXBB/20151012-20151012-_DSF3213.jpg American Girl - American Girl And the ultimate goal of a visit a larger than life shopping bag filled with American Girl goodies. https://orabuerkliphoto.com/contact daily 0.75 2018-04-03 https://orabuerkliphoto.com/about daily 0.75 2022-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a885edc49fc2b8e0712f3c0/1567431496832-F2887W0ZBRNWVEIX4VR1/Ora%252Breduced%252Bsize%252B.jpg About