The Bavarian television show 'Wir in Bayern' (We in Bavaria) is hosting a giveaway for three copies of the photography book 'The Essence of Ice' by renowned nature photographer Stephan Führnrohr. The contest runs until Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 6:00 AM, offering viewers a chance to win this stunning collection of Arctic imagery.
Stephan Führnrohr, a nature photographer from Kallmünz, has been traveling to the Arctic since his youth. His deep connection to these frozen landscapes led him to Greenland, where he discovered what he calls the artistic 'love of his life' several years ago. The photographer has dedicated his career to capturing the pristine beauty of polar regions, developing a profound understanding of ice formations and Arctic environments.
'The Essence of Ice' showcases Greenland through impressive aerial and landscape photographs that document a threatened world of snow and ice. Führnrohr's work combines artistic vision with environmental awareness, presenting viewers with breathtaking images while highlighting the fragile nature of these ecosystems. The book serves both as a visual feast and as documentation of landscapes that are rapidly changing due to climate change.
The book features spectacular aerial photography that captures the vast scale and intricate patterns of Greenland's ice formations. From sweeping panoramic views of glaciers to intimate details of ice textures, Führnrohr's collection presents multiple perspectives of the Arctic environment. His landscape photography reveals the dramatic contrasts between light and shadow, the subtle color variations in seemingly monochrome ice fields, and the dynamic relationship between land, sea, and ice.
To participate in the giveaway, contestants must fill out a form with their personal information including first name, last name, street address and house number, postal code, and city of residence. All fields marked with an asterisk are mandatory for entry. The contest is open only to residents of Germany who are 18 years or older.
The terms and conditions specify that employees of Bavarian Broadcasting (Bayerischer Rundfunk) and their family members are not eligible to participate. Legal recourse is excluded, and multiple entries will not be considered. The use of technical aids such as power dialers, computer-assisted dialing programs, or contest robots is prohibited. Participants must also complete a spam protection question by solving a simple math problem: 'Six plus four equals?'
Personal data submitted through the contest form will be encrypted using SSL technology and transmitted securely to BR, where it will be stored on secure servers in Germany. The collected information will be used solely for processing the contest entries and will be deleted afterward, with no sharing with third parties or use for advertising purposes.
The 'Wir in Bayern' show, which airs on BR Fernsehen (Bavarian Television), regularly features local culture, recipes, lifestyle advice, and special guests. The program is scheduled to air today, November 5, at 4:15 PM on BR Fernsehen, with a repeat broadcast overnight on November 6 at 2:30 AM. Viewers can also sign up for the show's newsletter, 'Wir in Bayern-Schmankerlpost,' to receive weekly recipes and updates via email.
