Between color frenzy and sense of form: The pictures of the week

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The current selection from our photo gallery ranges from minimalist lines in black and white to intimate animal portraits and colorful city scenes. Sometimes austere and reduced, sometimes playful and rich in detail – this week's photographs range between clarity and surprise and show how diverse visual impressions can be experienced.

On the parking deck

Minimalist architectural photograph of a parking deck in a strict black and white aesthetic by NilsSch: the clear black lines on the white surface create a graphic effect and lend the image dynamism. A single person in motion becomes the anchor point of the geometrically structured scene. The architectural structure in the upper part of the picture breaks up the surface and gives the motif an additional spatial level. The high angle of view creates a rather abstract view that moves between photography and graphic design.

Muscovy duck

The close-up presents intense details on the head of this muscovy duck. With its deep black plumage, which has an iridescent green-blue sheen depending on the incidence of light, and the orange-brown eye as a strong contrast to the dark feathers, it immediately attracts the eye. The fine red lines at the base of the beak and above the head give the duck a special visual tension. The blurred background in warm natural tones allows the main motif to stand out clearly and creates a harmonious depth to the image.

Evening in the Semperwald forest on Rügen

In the Semperwald forest on the island of Rügen, a carpet of fresh green stretches across the ground as the late-day light filters through the trees. The trunks of old beech trees lend the scene spatial depth. The color palette is dominated by lush greens and warm earth tones, which together create a harmonious mood. This motif by Roland Schirmer invites the viewer to immerse themselves in the quiet beauty of the forest and its timelessness.

Rebecca

Warm, golden rays of sunlight fall through the canopy of leaves and frame the scene in soft light. The woman portrayed stands slightly to one side and looks over her shoulder with a radiant smile, creating a lively atmosphere. The targeted lighting clearly sets her apart from the darker, blurred forest and reinforces the romantic character of the picture. A successful interplay of natural scenery and staged portrait photography.

On the diagonal

A blue bamboo phelsume clings to a diagonal branch and gazes at the camera with watchful eyes. The fine structure of the scales and the color transitions from green to blue are particularly accentuated by the soft, warm lighting. The golden background clearly sets the animal apart from the subject and creates a harmonious mood. The overall result is an intimate nature portrait that skillfully captures the grace and detail of the small reptile in a close-up.

"As an animal lover and friend of Frankfurt Zoo, I like to use the animal models to perfect my photographic skills in the context of macro and portrait photography," writes fotopassion to c't Fotografie. "This picture shows the blue bamboo phelsume, which is the godchild of a good friend of mine. I used the photo for one of the annual calendars that I give her every year. Due to the conditions in the zoo and the fact that the glass in the enclosures is not always clear, photographing the Phelsume was a bit of a challenge. I uploaded the picture as part of the Joint Interpretations on the topic of diagonals in the Design forum."

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Well shielded

"Sea of colors over Cologne! In Apostelnstraße, 300 colorful umbrellas are currently floating above the shopping street – a real eye-catcher!" says Wilhelm Schultes, alias WSCU-Foto, enthusiastically. "My highlight: the magical view of the Basilica of St. Aposteln above the umbrella roof. Urban art meets historical backdrop."

The umbrellas in bold primary and secondary colors float above Cologne's shopping street and create a colorful contrast to the historic walls in the background. Hung in several staggered rows, they lend the picture a playful atmosphere. The Romanesque architecture of the church with its striking towers is placed in a modern, urban setting by the color accents. A slightly cloudy sky provides soft lighting, which makes the colors appear even more intense. Overall, WSCU-Foto creates an exciting dialog between tradition and contemporary urban design.

Flowers

A flawless flower with white petals and a finely structured blue core unfolds in front of the lens. The background is blurred and plays with an unusual color contrast of warm brown and intense turquoise tones. The bokeh has a painterly effect and lends the image an almost surreal, dreamlike depth. Gallery photographer Daborius focuses more on reduction and color effects and less on the botanical depiction of the flower.

The pictures of the week at a glance:

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