Photo Art: The Pictures of Week
Immerse yourself in a selection of extraordinary photographs that inspire with creativity and technique.
This week's images present contemporary photo art that impresses with technical skill and creative approaches. The works range from dramatic architectural photographs to atmospheric nature shots and surreal compositions. The photographers deliberately use light, perspective, and editing to create atmosphere in the image and evoke emotions in the viewer. The expressiveness of the shots encourages reflection and contemplation. Experimental approaches showcase current photographic trends and techniques.
Ponte Tebetano Carasc
(Image:Â forms)
A bridge to nowhere, stretching diagonally through the darkness. The extreme contrast and generous use of negative space completely isolate the Ponte Tebetano Carasc from its surroundings. It appears dramatic, minimalist; for the viewer, a tension arises between daring and loneliness. The tiny person on the bridge emphasizes its enormous dimensions and simultaneously conveys a sense of exposure.
"My goal was to capture the Ponte Tibetano Carasc in a mystical atmosphere - ideally in fog, with one or two people on the bridge to emphasize the dimensions and loneliness," says Gilbert Schacher. "The ascent from CurzĂątt to the bridge takes about 1 hour 30 minutes with an altitude difference of around 500 meters. I tried different settings and perspectives to perfectly position the bridge diagonally in the frame. Patience was required until the opportunity arose for one or two hikers to be alone on the bridge. In Photoshop, I set the exposure neutrally, converted the image to black and white, and slightly adjusted the tonal values to highlight the bridge as the central element," he reports on the creation process.
The Old Stag and the Sea
(Image:Â analoochjehtooch)
This stag exudes a calm and majestic presence as it looks directly at the photographer. It stands before a restless sea, whose light reflections create a sparkling background. The dark branches in the upper part of the image naturally frame the scene and direct the focus to the animal. The black and white shot emphasizes its powerful stature and the timeless character of the nature photograph.
Jörg Franzen tells about the process of his photo: "During the deer rutting season around Darßer Ort (Baltic Sea), many photographers are already out in the early morning, hoping for special moments. Some position themselves so that they are in a good spot if a stag stands on the dune at sunrise and creates a perfect silhouette. I am one of those who move along the hiking trail between the viewing platforms to increase the chances of a usable photo. In the case of this shot, the stag moved from a reedy hollow through a wooded area towards the dunes. And indeed: in a gap between trees, the stag stopped and looked towards the photographers - long enough to take a few photos. The blurred branches and dew-covered grass in the foreground, the sea in the background, but the shot with the telephoto lens in the harsh backlight didn't quite fit in terms of color, so I chose a B/W conversion and a square crop."
Cloud Nine
(Image:Â wackelaugen)
A view from the window that looks like a surrealist painting. A single, small cloud floats in the deep blue sky and becomes the sole protagonist of the image. The white architecture of the building forms a perfect frame and creates a gentle depth through its curves.
Stephan Baur put a lot of effort into the editing process of his photo: "I took the picture on March 20, 2024, in Caleta de Fuste on the Canary Island of Fuerteventura. I actually wanted to photograph the house and garden of an artist. While doing so, I discovered this building during a tour around the house. I then edited the photo with Gimp to align the lines horizontally and vertically and to choose the image section. Although the building was painted white, it had a yellowish cast. I then desaturated the colors of the building, but left the blue sky as it was. After I improved the contrast, something was still missing. So I added a cloud with Luminar Neo."
...to the tree...
(Image:Â JeanFP)
The lines of this architecture inevitably draw the gaze to the center of the image. There stands a tree as a strong counterpoint to the futuristic environment. The interplay of different supports and struts, as well as light and shadow, lends the scene a special dynamic. The central perspective and the black and white execution, which JeanFP chose, also emphasize the graphic effect of the composition.
Highway to the Sunrise
(Image:Â ShE 1981)
The rising sun bathes this Bulgarian highway in an intense orange-red. The warm backlight sharply outlines the silhouettes of the lampposts and cars against the luminous sky. The central perspective draws the gaze directly to the sun. Elena Shtrakova took it while driving to the airport. Her father was at the wheel while she, in the passenger seat, captured the moment. "The light that morning was simply overwhelming, and I couldn't help but capture this special moment with the camera I had at hand - my iPhone 17 Pro Max. The shot was spontaneous and taken under difficult conditions, as the car was moving and I was trying to get as steady an image as possible despite the bumps. It's precisely this spontaneity and the natural light that make the photo so special for me," reveals the photographer.
Glass Insulators
(Image: Wolfgang Görgen)
The diagonal arrangement of these glass insulators creates a strong visual rhythm, as if radial waves were moving through the image. Due to the close-up shot and the bright background, the technical object detaches from its context and becomes an abstract form. The light refracts in the glass surfaces, effectively modeling the curves. Thus, an everyday structure becomes a fascinating graphic study by Wolfgang Görgen.
Through the mirror
(Image:Â nicography)
It seems as if two fish are meeting in a dark, mysterious underwater world. But it's just the reflection of the aquarium glass. In reality, the fish is alone. The light lifts the two bodies out of the deep blue surroundings, creating an almost magical atmosphere. The composition by nicography skillfully plays with sharpness, reflection, and the surrounding black.
The week's pictures at a glance:
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