A calm lake, hardly any movement on the reflective surface of the water - and yet this picture tells of lively activity. Several ducks glide close together, their bodies half hidden in the water, while their heads with the typical dark, shimmering feathers rise above the surface. The light is soft and warm, covering the scene like a fine veil and subtly emphasising the ducks. In the background, the contours of the reeds, which offer the birds shelter and protection, become blurred. The mood is peaceful, almost meditative - you can sense the slowness and serenity with which the animals move through their element. At the same time, the picture creates a certain closeness to nature: You almost think you can hear the soft lapping of the water or the swaying of the wings when a duck briefly starts to move. It is a moment of stillness, captured in an intense composition that emphasises the beauty and harmony of the simple moment.
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…