"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 captures his tree landscapes in black and white with an unparalleled light atmosphere like no one else. His images are still true photographic craftsmanship, as he does not shy away from traveling with a heavy, analog panoramic camera, places himself in a darkroom, and develops baryta prints of truly poetic character. For years, Hirler has traveled through Europe, Asia, and Africa.