Thomas Klasmeier – Globetrotter

I’m Thomas Klasmeier, a metrologist and engineer, as well as a globetrotter and photographer.

I’ve traveled to more than 40 countries across all seven continents, including Antarctica. Driven by curiosity, I explore different cultures and ways of life. Traveling inspires me and my photography.

I’ve been photographing for over 25 years. Most of my work is created while traveling, capturing landscapes, people, and everyday moments as I experience them.

Thomas Klasmeier with camera
Hi, I'm Thomas
metrologist & engineer
Thomas Klasmeier on Antarctic expedition
Antarctica
Ice, Wildlife & Endless Horizons

Antarctica

Antarctica is one of the most remote and breathtaking places on Earth - ice, wildlife, silence and endless horizons. These photographs are a selection from my journey to the most southern continent.

Antarctic mountain reflections
Blue glacier walls
Swimming penguin approaching
Gentoo penguins on a rock
Sleeping Weddell seal in the snow
Antarctis Landscape with penguins on a rock
Scientific research station in Antarctica
Shimmering blue iceberg
Elephant herd walking in single file beneath an acacia tree
Africa
Wildlife, dust and endless savannahs

Wildlife of East Africa

East Africa is a place where every horizon seems alive. Lions, leopards, elephants and countless antelopes share the same plains, moving with a rhythm that feels timeless. On safari I tried to capture quiet moments and raw sightings - from curious impalas to big cats on the hunt.

Impala portrait in the dry savannah
Vulture feeding on the remains of a carcass
Giraffe browsing between acacia trees
Male lion baring his teeth
Cheetah mother walking with her cubs
Vulture warming its wings after feeding
Lion pride resting in the tall grass
Young leopard resting on a tree branch, keeping a close eye on the savannah
Thomas taking pictures in a dry Middle Eastern landscape
Middle East
Culture, faith and everyday life

Impressions from the Middle East

The Middle East is shaped by deep history, strong contrasts and everyday moments. These photographs capture cultural landmarks, religious life and scenes from daily life across the region.

Fence with warning sign marking a restricted area in a dry Middle Eastern landscape
Colorful spices and herbs displayed at a traditional Middle Eastern market
Colorful prayer flags fluttering in the wind near a historic stone building
Dome of the Rock with its golden dome on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem
Interior view of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre with stone walls and arches in Jerusalem
Sign marking the lowest point on Earth at the shore of the Dead Sea
People praying at the Western Wall in Jerusalem
Couple taking a selfie in front of a colorful street art mural in an urban setting
The Great Wall winding across forested hills near Mutianyu
China
Ancient walls, misty courtyards and neon nights

Between Tradition and Modernity

China moves through several centuries at once. From the watchtowers of the Great Wall to lantern-lit courtyards and river bridges glowing beneath glass towers, these photographs follow that contrast - imperial rooftops, bamboo groves and quiet details along the way.

Carved dragon sculpture hanging from a temple ceiling
Misty courtyard with red ceramic fish on a tiled wall
Anshun Bridge in Chengdu illuminated at dusk in front of a modern tower
Painted paper umbrellas arranged as a glowing ceiling
Dense bamboo grove with slender green stalks
The Great Wall climbing steeply over green mountain ridges
Ornate temple roof with green glazed tiles and painted beams
Vertical garden wall with purple flowers, mosses and orchids

Let’s get in touch

Whether it’s about photography, traveling as a globetrotter, or simply exchanging ideas, I’d be glad to hear from you.

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