Today, he is a storm chaser. When thunderstorms form, lightning strikes, and dramatic shelf clouds roll across the landscape, he is not fleeing the storm; he is searching for the perfect vantage point. He is interested not only in capturing spectacular images, but also in understanding meteorological processes. He has a deep respect for nature because lightning strikes and gusts of wind remain unpredictable risks.

His passion has already taken him to the Great Plains of the United States. There, where tornadoes and particularly intense supercells occur, he sought out the most extreme weather conditions with like-minded individuals. They traveled thousands of kilometers across the prairie, always heading for the next storm. Seeing a tornado through your own lens is a transformative experience.

However, Ziegler's work is not limited to the dramatic. In addition to thunderstorms, he is fascinated by calm, foggy atmospheres; snow-covered landscapes; and atmospheric sunsets. He has a particularly close connection to his home region of the Neckar Valley. Having grown up in the wine-growing village of Mundelsheim, he often returns to the vineyards with his camera. From elevated perspectives—often from the air—he captures the beauty of this cultural landscape throughout the changing seasons. Some of his photographs even adorn wine bottles from the Württemberg Wine Cooperative.

He creates his images with technical precision and careful post-processing, but without photomontages. Using filters, drones, different focal lengths, and digital optimization, he attempts to reproduce his experiences authentically. His work has been featured in numerous publications, including calendars, illustrated books, television programs, and specialist articles, proving his success. His photo "Das Maul" (The Mouth) was named Weather Photo of the Month by SWR.

His work is distinguished by a combination of dynamism and composition. Immense cloud formations meet clear lines in the landscape. Lightning structures the sky, and curtains of rain bathe fields in dramatic light. His images capture not only the weather but also the atmosphere, energy, and fleeting moments when nature unleashes its full power.

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