What do you do when you are in some of the world 's most beautiful locations , and your wife does n't want a photo . One husband found a novel way to overcome the problem , but using a teddy bear instead . Amateur photographer Christian Kneidinger has taken extensive holiday snaps of his bear in more than 21 breathtaking destinations . Photographer Christian Kneidinger has travelled to some of the most beautiful locations in the world , but his camera-shy wife was not keen to make the family album ... luckily he had his teddy to step in . Globetrotting bear : Kneidinger 's bear pictured propped up against a block of ice next to glacier lake in Iceland . Blending in ! The sandy coloured bear posing next to the Rochester Falls in Mauritius . The album was put together after wife Ranati , 51 , refused to be featured in any holiday snaps , but the couple still wanted a personal touch on the landscape pictures . The bear has posed on volcanic rock in Iceland , sat at the base of a stunning waterfall in Mauritius , and sunbathed on the beaches of Dubai . The Austrian father-of-two said said : 'Photography is my passion and I was keen to capture these moments of stunning natural beauty . ' I asked my wife to be in the pictures but she would n't do it so I decided to do it with 'Teddy ' instead . ' Instead of wife Ranati in his holiday photo albums , his golden bear is pride of place . The landscapes captured are visually stunning , but adding his teddy has given a personal touch to the places Christian , 51 , has travelled to . The photographs include the teddy donning a bandana on a beach in Dubai , with the iconic Burj al Arab hotel in the background . Amateur photographer Kneidinger has positioned Teddy in some of the most beautiful locations on earth from glaciers to mountain tops . In paradise ! Teddy pictured in Svartifoss in Skaftafell national park , Iceland . The Austrian now has a collection of Teddy in 21 beautiful spots . Watch your step ! The father-of-two could not resist placing the bear in a stunning shot of Dettifoss in Iceland . Model moment : Teddy is the star of the show , pictured in 21 locations including in Snalfellsjokull , Iceland . Father-of-two , Christian , who is from Austria , said : 'Photography is my passion and I was keen to capture these moments of stunning natural beauty . ' I asked my wife to be in the pictures but she would n't do it so I decided to do it with 'Teddy ' instead ' Ready for his close up ! Teddy in an adorable scarf and hat for warmth , ( left ) , and having an snug ride up the mountain in a backpack , ( right ) Great view ! Teddy pictured on the north coast of Iceland which boasts spectacular landscapes , with fjords , lakes , rivers and waterfalls , snow-covered mountain peaks , and unusual rock formations . Right at home ! Kneidinger posed Teddy next to the seven-star Burj al arab in Dubai , a haunt favoured by many celebrities . Sandy bear ! The golden bear , owned by Christian and wife Ranati , almost blends in with the surroundings at Chamarel beach in Maritius . With a friend ! Teddy is joined for a photoshoot in the Highlands of Iceland by a smaller furry friend . Teddy visiting Svínafellsjökull , a breathtaking outlet glacier with spectacular scenery and views . Contemplating : Teddy pictured on Black Beach in Iceland . The Vik beach is called by its local name , Reynishverfi , and since it is famous because of its unusual colour and basalt sea stack .
Amateur photographer Wife Ranati wanted to add a personal touch to his stunning holiday photographs . Christian Kneidinger , 51 , was not willing to be featured , so the furry creature got his moment in the spotlight . 'Teddy ' has been pictured in a bandana by the Burj al Arab hotel and on a glacier in Iceland .