Have reverence for the tree, warned Alexander von Humboldt, for trees are not only the foundation of human life or suppliers of raw materials, they are unique in their growth. No specimen is like another; many customs are linked to them, they are immortalized in art, hold symbolic significance, and play a central role in mythology and religion. Helmut Hirler is a master of infrared photography, who uniquely captures his tree landscapes in black and white with an incomparable light atmosphere on film. His images are still genuine photographic craftsmanship, as he does not shy away from traveling with a heavy, analog panoramic camera, immersing himself in a darkroom, and developing baryta prints of truly poetic character. For years, Hirler has been active in Europe, Asia, and Africa.