This picture captures autumn in its most intense form: Bright red leaves glow in the sunlight and form a strong contrast to the clear, violet-blue sky. The structure of the leaves - fine veins, small quirks and the typical jagged shape - is emphasised particularly clearly by the backlight. Some parts appear almost transparent, so that the light penetrates them like glass and lends them an almost magical luminosity. The branch supporting the leaves appears dark and rough, which emphasises the filigree beauty of the leaves even more. This interplay of colour, light and texture lends the photo an extraordinary intensity that not only shows autumn, but makes it tangible. It is a moment in which nature becomes art - powerful, vibrant and full of expression.
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…