Ralf Heinecke

This shot lives from the exciting dialogue between modern architecture and historical heritage in Marseille. The left half of the image is dominated by the striking, delicate concrete mesh structure of the famous Mucem, which gives the photo a strong graphic component. Through the diagonal line guidance, the viewer's gaze is drawn directly into the depth – towards the sunlit tower of the historic Fort Saint-Jean under a bright blue sky. A fascinating interplay of cool exposed concrete, warm light, and centuries-old history.

This contrast-rich photo shows the silhouette of the Grömitz pier with its distinctive diving gondola in the fiery light of the sunrise. While the sky and the sea shine in intense orange and gold tones, a dynamic wave breaks in the foreground. The white spray gives the deeply effective backlight shot a gripping liveliness.

This creative macro photo was taken with the help of a glass ball (Lensball), which reveals the view of a maritime raised bed in the shape of a ship. In the center of the ball, the small, white decorative seagull "Jonathan" sits on the bow. Actually intended as a patron saint for the harvest, Jonathan was caught red-handed here as a strawberry thief: cheekily, he holds a freshly stolen, red strawberry in his beak. Through the optical refraction of the glass ball, the scene inside is depicted sharply and in detail, while the actual background dissolves into a harmonious, soft green bokeh. A playful composition that combines maritime garden decoration and creative glass ball photography with a wink.

Steep perspective on the characteristic, ochre yellow and pink church Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption in Saint-Tropez against a bright blue sky. In the foreground, traditional Mediterranean house facades with rustic wooden shutters line the upward view.

The picture shows the old, opened Lindaunis Bridge, a combined railway and road bascule bridge made of steel over the Baltic Sea fjord Schlei. On the right bank stand the distinctive white bridge keeper's house with a pointed roof as well as a smaller brick building amidst green bushes. In the foreground, reeds and wild plants line the shore, while the background is dominated by a dense, bright wall of clouds.

This picture shows a magnificent, curved staircase of a modern cruise ship, whose transparent steps are filled with countless sparkling Swarovski crystals. Combined with gold-shining handrails and transparent glass walls, a luxurious play of light full of opulent reflections is created by the high-gloss surfaces.

Coastal landscape in front of Wustrow in the intense evening light. The low sun colors the sky and the reflecting water in strong orange and red tones. A large formation of cranes flies in wedge shape through the dramatic, dark cloud cover on the horizon.

The picture shows the lifelike bronze statue "Peter Aal" in the harbor of Maasholm. Visible is an older fisherman in traditional clothing with a sailor cap, apron, and a pipe in his mouth. He stands on cobblestones and holds a caught eel as well as a traditional eel fork in his hands. At his feet, more eels are winding, while in the background fish crates can be seen at the harbor basin.

The picture shows elegant yachts in the deep blue water of the harbor of Saint-Tropez. In the background, Mediterranean buildings in warm pastel tones line up next to each other. A bright blue sky with scattered clouds completes the summery scenery.