Nature's Magic Moments

Director: Christian Baumeister

„Nature's Magic Moments“ lets us see nature with new eyes! Unique animal behavior, brilliant super slow motion and amazing time lapse allow us to immerse ourselves in an unknown world, where every moment is a feast for the senses.

Nature is full of surprises, but all too often they escape our perception. Amazing animal behavior often takes place in secret and happens so quickly that we can hardly see it. Christian Baumeister's film reveals what remains hidden from the human eye. State-of-the-art camera technology, impressive super slow motion and amazing time lapses magically stage kingfishers, brown hares, bats and co. in extraordinary moments. A feast for the senses and an unforgettable film experience for the whole family.

Director Biography - Christian Baumeister

For almost 20 years, Christian Baumeister and his company Light & Shadow, have received international acclaim for original wildlife films. Christian is known for his award-winning, breathtaking cinematography, detailed animal portraits and exquisite composition.
He has produced and directed more than 20 feature programs, including three major series, with leading broadcasters such as NDR, WDR, ZDF, BBC, ARTE, ORF, Smithsonian Channel, Discovery Channel, Servus TV and National Geographic Wild.
Passionate about wildlife photography from a very young age, Christian studied biology in his native Germany and wildlife filmmaking in the UK. Before founding Light & Shadow, his work as a wildlife cameraman took him to South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Latin America sparked a particularly deep and abiding love, and since Light & Shadow was established in 2001, Christian has built up a unique knowledge and expertise in filming spectacular animals and special places all across the South American continent. His 3-part series “The Wild Andes” has been nominated for 2 EMMY Awards in 2019.