Pascal Duschletta

Atauro Island in Timor-Leste doesn't have signposted hiking trails — it has people. Every morning, the locals we stayed with helped us find someone who knew the next stretch of path — through forests, along cliffs, across fields and down to beaches. And then there's the north coast. Remote, raw and absolutely breathtaking. Atauro is home to the greatest diversity of reef fish and coral species anywhere in the world, and the underwater world did not disappoint. The hospitality of the people here is something else entirely. A year before our trip, a runner named Morgan Segui fell 40 metres down a cliff on Mount Manucoco, spent three days trapped on the jungle floor with broken bones — and it was locals who eventually found him and brought him to safety. True story! #AtauroIsland #TimorLeste #IslandHiking #Snorkeling

Ocra, 2025 We spent a week off the grid in Ocra, a small indigenous community tucked away at 3,670 meters in the Andes. While most people head straight to the Sacred Valley, we didn’t see a single other tourist during our time here—just vast mountains and the rhythm of traditional life. In Ocra, farming isn't just a job; it’s the heartbeat of the community and their main source of income. Our evenings were spent harvesting grass to feed the cuys (guinea pigs) and trying to keep up with the local women. We are leaving completely in awe of their strength—these women manage the land, the livestock, and their homes with a resilience that is truly humbling to witness. A huge thank you to Jorge, Gume and Flor for welcoming us into their home and letting us stay at their farm. Thank you for your incredible hospitality and for showing us so many interesting things about your culture and way of life. A week of hard work, zero crowds, and a lot of perspective. #OcraPeru #Chinchaypujio #Peru #fujifilm #gfx100sii

Colombia, 2025 In Jardin, carom billiard is a popular pastime among men. I spent a few minutes watching a group of them play — a little puzzled at first, since the only billiard I'd ever known involved pocketing balls. Turns out there's a whole other world without pockets. #billiard #colombia #jardin #leicaq2

Bern, March 2026 The Alpaca & Llama Show in the Bernese Emmental brings together breeders from all over Switzerland. I spent two days documenting the community with my camera. Among other things, the event was looking for the most beautiful alpacas and llamas in Switzerland. All photos are taken with a Hasselblad 500C. The texts are from the event’s program booklet, which is why I’ve left them in German. Thanks to everyone there for letting me be a part of it. Shout out to the best lab in Zurich @devbyjannis for the development and scans, and thanks to @tomcbrunner for the grip equipment. #alpaca #hasselblad #portra400 #bern #switzerland

Uganda, 2025 Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is not only a sanctuary for mountain gorillas, but also one of the most beautiful forests I have ever seen. Trekking through this forest was a challenge. Steep and densely overgrown. A magical place where these critically endangered great apes live in family groups led by a dominant silverback male and spend most of their days foraging for vegetation like bamboo shoots, leaves, and stems. Uganda is home to roughly half of the world's remaining mountain gorilla population, making it one of the most important sanctuaries for the species' survival. #bwindi #mountaingorilla #silverback #forest #uganda

Nepal, 2024 Pretty much a year ago, we were traveling in Upper Mustang. It was the golden end of autumn, an atmosphere that made this place even more special than usual. #uppermustang #nepal #autumn #trekking

Isla del Sol, 2025 Two days dedicated to Pachamama – Mother Nature. On the first day, local farmers practice humility. Together they climb a sacred mountain to pray — men, women, and children alike. Coca leaves are chewed, and resin is burned to cleanse body and spirit. The second day celebrates joy and renewal. Brightly colored clothes and flowers decorate everyone. To the rhythm of music, they dance across the fields. The now "purified women" plant the first seeds in the earth — a gesture of gratitude and hope. As the sun sets, the celebrations continue with laughter, music, coca leaves and plenty of alcohol. Our gratitude to the northern communities of Isla del Sol, for allowing us to follow with our cameras. #bolivia #isladesol #laketiticaca #pachamama #celebration #fujifilmphotography #gfx100sii

Butere, 2025 Church life in Kenya hits different. We spent three weeks volunteering at a school and were invited to different churches on Sundays. One afternoon stands out in particular. It was a sister's last day of work. There was ugali for everyone, and the atmosphere was even more joyful than usual. #kenya #church #ugali #leicaq2 #leicaswitzerland

Lo Manthang, 2024 We sat down with these women. They were enjoying the evening sun, chatting and praying. We found out that one woman had severe toothache, so we went back to our teahouse and brought her some medicine. --- लोमान्थाङ rests high in the Mustang valley, a place where Tibetan culture still shapes every sound, scent, and ritual of daily life. Monks chant beneath fluttering prayer flags, and locals circle the monasteries whispering mantras carried by the mountain wind. Jampa Lhakhang, the Temple of the Future Buddha, stands quietly among them — a sacred space where devotion and history meet in the rhythm of prayer. #nepal #uppermustang #lomanthang #trekking

Mangaluru, India 2024 2:30 AM I set off for Dhakke Fish Market. I navigated the narrow paths for three hours. The fishermen and vendors were focused on their work. I felt invisible, even with my flash and as the only tourist. As the sun rose, things calmed down. People approached me. They wanted a photo. Sure. Before I went home, a few guys wanted to give me a fish as a thank you. I politely declined, but the smell of fish in my clothes stayed with me for quite a while. What a wild place! #fishmarket #india #mangaluru #leica #leicaq2 #leicacamera #leicacameraindia #howmuchisthefish

Videoprojekt von Pascal Duschletta mit der FUJIFILM GFX100S II Rai Hawu ist der lokale Name für die kleine indonesische Insel Sawu. Das Leben der indigenen Bevölkerung ist sehr einfach, aber nicht simpel. Der Alltag dreht sich um Animismus und die Lontar Palme, die auch Baum des Lebens genannt wird. Man begegnet ihr in Gebäuden, Werkzeugen, Körben und im Essen. Männer klettern auf diese Palmen, um den Saft zu ernten. Die Frauen kochen diesen zu Hause zu einer dickflüssigen Zuckermasse. Pascal (@dushutter ) und Fabiana (@fableyouth ) haben Hawu Penu und seine Frau Teni Mata besucht und diesen intimen Film gedreht: „Danke für diesen Einblick in euer Leben!“ Danke für die Hilfe Samuel (Grading, @mamuel_suff ) und UKO (Sounddesign, @uko_thesoundsuite )! Gedreht wurde alles in 5 Stunden. Mit der GFX 100SII, dem 32-64mm Zoom, ND Filter, Action Cam, Handymikrofon und einer Stirnlampe. Dank dem IBIS auch ganz ohne Stativ. 🎥🎥🎥 Projet vidéo de Pascal Duschletta avec le FUJIFILM GFX100S II Rai Hawu est le nom local de la petite île indonésienne de Sawu. La vie de la population indigène y est très simple, mais pas simpliste. Le quotidien est marqué par l’animisme et le palmier Lontar, également appelé arbre de vie. On le retrouve dans les constructions, les outils, les paniers et la nourriture. Les hommes grimpent sur ces palmiers pour en récolter la sève, que les femmes transforment ensuite à la maison en une masse sucrée épaisse. Pascal (@dushutter ) et Fabiana (@fableyouth ) ont rendu visite à Hawu Penu et à son épouse Teni Mata et ont réalisé ce film intime : « Merci pour ce regard sur votre vie ! » Merci également à Samuel (étalonnage, @mamuel_suff ) et à UKO (sound design, @uko_thesoundsuite ) pour leur aide. Tout a été tourné en 5 heures avec le GFX100S II, le zoom 32–64mm, un filtre ND, une action cam, un micro de téléphone et une lampe frontale. Grâce à l’IBIS, le tournage a pu se faire sans trépied. #fujifilmgfx #gfx100sii #videoproject #documentaryfilm #fujifilm_ch

Meet the Kids and Teachers from the COHAT School in Butere, Kenya. A Film we wrote and directed while we were helping on site. During our two weeks as teachers, we learned a lot and also experienced a lot during the film production: Organizing a tripod, keeping 135 children in check, recording the voice over with the cheapest but available headphone microphone and uploading the material for post-production via an internet cafe in the Mathare slum. It was much more complicated than we thought. And yet: it worked! Music: Owiny Sigoma Band - I Made You, You Made Me Composer: Tom Skinner, Charles Owoko, Louis Hackett, Joseph Odhiambo, Jesse Hackett Label: Brownswood Recordings / Publisher: D.R Sounddesign and Mix: @remote_sound Color: @simon_hardegger We would like to thank everyone involved, teachers, kids and all the other people on site and in postproduction who made this movie possible.