Über Axel Ellerhorst

The primal power of the elements has always fascinated me, especially on the coast. I was born here and call it home. I'm always drawn to remote beaches: lonely expanses, impressive rock formations, roaring surf. Magical places. Here, the air tastes of salt. Full of inspiration and, with a bit of luck, dramatic light. Time to connect with nature. On the coast, the elements collide: earth, fire, water, air. Nature is greater than humanity. In the fabric of space and tides, the individual seems little more than a grain of sand. I strive to capture this feeling of unbridled power and spiritual calm simultaneously in unique images and to touch the heart of the viewer.

"The nostalgic poet" – that's how a photo agency once described my picturesque style. A style influenced by the rugged landscape of the North Sea, but also by the teachings of the old masters of painting. Artistic landscape photography, shot in black and white on a full-frame Nikon Z camera, enhanced with a well-balanced color scheme. Long exposure times create an ethereal atmosphere in contrast to rigid forms.

I spend a lot of time in the most charming places in the national parks along the North Sea and other bodies of water. I often ask myself: What kind of footprint do I want to leave? Here on the coast and beyond.