In Elburg's historic harbour, this weathered wooden block hangs silently among ropes, masts and the soft glow of an overcast day. The world around it fades away, but this detail is razor-sharp in focus - like an anchor point of attention and craft.
The texture of the wood tells its own story: scratches, discolouration and signs of use speak of years of service on the water. The interplay with the tightly stretched ropes evokes a sense of functionality as well as aesthetics. The background, vague and moody, hints at a shipyard or port activity, but without being disturbing. Everything is subdued and balanced.
This picture is a quiet ode to simplicity and sustainability. A fragment that you might normally pass by is here elevated to a protagonist. The image exudes tranquillity, but also connection - to tradition, to craft, to a sea of stories.
Ideal for interiors where natural materials, maritime atmosphere or vintage details are allowed a place. A work that is small in subject, but grand in appearance.
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…