Born in 1957 in Lier a small city southeast of Antwerp. Living in Antwerp since 1990. Professional carrier: Chemical Engineer in the Aviation industry 1980-2022. Now retired. Since 2003: Airplane spotter photographer at Antwerp airport see Airliners and Jetphotos Since October 2023 Tram spotter photographer until now only Antwerp Digital Cameras: 2003-2005: Kodak DX6490 with fixed Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon 38-380mm 2006-2024: Panasonic DMC-FZ30 with fixed Leica DC Vario Elmarit 35-420mm 03/02/2025: Panasonic DMC-FZ2000 with fixed Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 24-480mm