This picture captures the raw beauty of an old valve wheel. Rust, scratches and patina tell of decades of use and of a time when mechanics and manual labour formed the foundation of industrial power stations. The rough structure of the metal, emphasised by light and shadow, makes the wheel almost tangible. It looks like a silent witness to past labour shifts - a mixture of functionality and transience. The sepia-coloured tones give the photograph an almost nostalgic effect, as if looking back to a time when technology was still full of weight and manual strength.
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…