This photo shows a tightly wound bundle of thick ropes, whose rough surface and strong weaves tell of decades of use. The fibres appear worn, frayed in places, some areas show traces of salt, rust and weathering - traces of a long life in a maritime environment. The natural colour palette of warm beige and brown tones, interspersed with mossy green, conveys an authentic, almost tangible materiality. You can literally feel the tension in such ropes when they secure ships, hold loads or defy the forces of wind and water. This picture symbolises craftsmanship, durability and the close connection between man, technology and nature. It is a portrait of labour - not of faces, but of structures that themselves tell stories.
Thorsten Güttes approaches photography not merely as a craft, but as a form of expression – a way of telling stories without words. His work moves between documentary precision and artistic interpretation. Whether detailed portraits of wildlife, atmospheric landscapes, or striking architectural compositions – he consistently succeeds.. Read more…