A ship lies still, fixed at the quay in Elburg harbour. No open water or flapping sails - just a moment of calm, captured in a detail. The rope, carefully tied, holds the bow in place. The wood is weathered, the number EB17 clearly and proudly visible.
This picture seeks not the big picture, but the small gestures. The knotwork. The texture of the rope. The way the wood shines after years of weather. Everything breathes craft, history, delay.
Maybe it tells nothing - or maybe it tells everything. Because sometimes no greater story is needed than a look at something that 'just feels right'. Like a ship waiting. Or a line standing taut.
For those who love tranquillity, nautical simplicity, tactile textures and maritime heritage, this image brings a sense of coming home. Like standing still for a moment yourself - exactly where you need to be.
I am Johan Gorissen, a photographer with an eye for the unexpected in the everyday. My work focuses on contrast, atmosphere and capturing moments that normally go unnoticed. From deserted cities to explosions of light in the night - every image tells a story. My style is documentary,.. Read more…