This macro image opens up a fascinating view of a bee, whose finely hairy body and tiny structures become visible in detail. Grains of dust stick to its head and its antennae curiously feel its surroundings. The image impressively shows how precisely and perfectly adapted to their tasks these small insects are - foragers, pollinators and indispensable helpers for our ecosystem. The extreme proximity makes the bee look almost monumental, as if it is trying to remind us of its importance for life on earth. At the same time, the reduced visual language conveys a calm that makes the observation something intimate - a moment that normally remains hidden from our eyes.
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…