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Ocean View

A long exposure black and white photograph features a diving platform in the middle of a calm body of water. The water surface is smooth and reflective, mirroring the platform's structure.  A lone figure stands silhouetted at the top of the diving board.

Awards

Black & White Photo Contest

2025

Silver

Minimalism

Non Professional

Nominee

Fine Art

Non Professional

Ocean View

A long exposure black and white photograph features a diving platform in the middle of a calm body of water. The water surface is smooth and reflective, mirroring the platform's structure.  A lone figure stands silhouetted at the top of the diving board.

About Artist

Michael Jurek

Although I live close to Hanover, Germany, most of my free time Im on the road and sometimes I even travel to the most remote parts of the world. I guess you can say, photography has become a great passion of mine in the last 15 years and now I am totally into it. My work covers a wide range of areas, but I am particularly passionate about abstract and minimalist photography, as well as nature and architecture photography. Being moved by the awe, inspiring and wonderful natural environment, I make a point of capturing the best spots I go to along with the people who, through their unique characteristics, actually take ownership of their hometowns. Then through my Canon camera, I try to capture those moments so that any person who is looking at my photos becomes a travel companion for a moment. I have been lucky to have my photography published in different magazines, and I was shortlisted and nominated in several international photo competition around the globe.

Michael Jurek

Photographic Areas of Focus

Abstract, Architecture, Fine Art, Landscapes, Minimalism, Nature, Wildlife

Location

Germany

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