In this Black and White composition, Castle Hohenzollern rises dramatically atop a wooded hill, its silhouette sharply outlined against the sky.
The absence of colour emphasises the play of light and shadow over the castle's towers, ramparts and steep Gothic lines, highlighting its imposing architectural presence.
The surrounding hills, rendered in soft grey tones, create a subtle, atmospheric depth that draws the eye upwards to the strong, contrasting stone crown.
The standard format combines image texture and atmosphere - sharp details in the castle walls combined with soft tonal transitions in the landscape.
The result is a timeless, almost monumental portrait of one of Germany's most iconic hill castles, captured with a quiet elegance that can only be found in monochrome.
Henk Meijer is a professional landscape and city photographer based in the Netherlands. His work has been published worldwide in travel brochures, photo and glossy magazines, advertisements, flyers, magazines, book and CD covers, postcards, greeting cards, calendars, newspapers, TV displays,.. Read more…