Through the Lens – The Photos of Week 47

Fascinating geometric shapes, emotional portraits, curious animals, and breathtaking nature shots – a collection of images that inspires.

Nov 24, 2025 at 9:57 am CET

4 min. read

c't Fotografie

By

Andreas Floemer

This week, we present a diverse selection of impressive photographs that capture very different facets of life and the world around us. From architectural surprises and expressive portraits to fascinating nature and animal motifs, the images show how diverse and different the perspective can be through the lens. Each photo invites you to take a closer look and discover the small details.

Squaring the Snail

Here, the square is not made into the snail, but the snail becomes square. Perspective and geometry merge into an extraordinary, rhythmic pattern where rectangular lines form a spiral. The gaze falls into the depth of a staircase, and the light emphasizes not only every edge but also the cool blue of the architecture. This motif by Karsten Gieselmann lives from precision and tranquility—a graphic composition without any standstill.

Elisabeth

Light and shadow shape this woman's face almost sculpturally. The coarse grain gives the shot an analog film aesthetic and a physical directness. There is something sensual in her gaze. This creates a portrait in which the photographer Thomas Ruppel focuses on pure expression through reduction.

Moo

“I discovered the cows when I was flying kites with my children. A few days later, I went back to the pasture with my camera. At first, the cows were scared, but then their curiosity was so great that I was able to take a photo. I processed the entire image in shades of brown so that it would look balanced and not distract too much from the cows,” says the photographer, Tino Weigelt.

The deep perspective and wide-angle lens bring us almost eye-level with the animals, further enhancing the feeling of closeness. The warm light and dramatic sky create a touch of Western atmosphere.

Farewell in Azure

In the pristine snow, tracks lead through an endlessly silent winter landscape. The clear air makes the colors of the sunset appear particularly pastel. The light paints soft shadows, thus creating depth without harshness. A shot by Finn Sanders that makes the viewer almost feel the cold while at the same time conveying a deep sense of peace.

Light Shaft

Looking up reveals the impressive symmetry of the inner courtyard of the Palazzo Pubblico in Siena. The warm brown of the brick facade forms a strong contrast to the cool blue of the sky. The unusual low-angle perspective creates an almost dizzying sense of height and, at the same time, confinement, with the clouds in the frame appearing like a painted ceiling fresco.

Blondie

This portrait captures a fleeting moment in motion. The deliberate motion blur creates a special dynamic that draws the viewer's attention to the woman's eyes. The shot by Fotopublikation thus appears mysterious and almost like a frozen scene from a movie. The black-and-white execution enhances the emotional and timeless character of the image.

Macro Flower in the Garden

Delicate colors and a fine structure characterize this macro shot. The focus is precisely on the stamen in the center, allowing the petals to gently fade into blur. The calm, turquoise background highlights the flower and creates a harmonious image effect. A shot by Banshee66 that celebrates the beauty of nature in a simple yet elegant way.

The photos of the week at a glance: