Why .out of focus.? The .out of focus. series originated in the streets of New York City 2008. I was looking to capture my impressions through my medium, photography, in a way that would go far beyond mere visual fascination. I needed to find a way, to show more than the superficially visible. This was only possible by moving away from the usual. Most of the information which might help with consuming were omitted on purpose. The thus newly found space must be filled by the viewer. .out of focus. asks viewers to use their senses. These photographs are authentic and precisely planned in full frame without digital alteration. In the meantime .out of focus. has become an inherent part of my work. To me this concept unfolds its strength not just in the streets of New York, but in other places as well, places which have more to tell than the merely obvious.