Dutch photographer, Robert Peek, is not just any ordinary photog. The Rotterdam-based shutterbug's photography portfolio is mesmeric just as it is compelling. The pictures he takes mainly depict flowers — among other images — in forms, perhaps, not previously seen before, which makes them even more fascinating.
These ghostly photographic stills of botanical forms are, without a doubt, interesting to perceive. And what is characteristic about the pictures taken by the Dutch photographer — whose portfolio ranges from photography for advertisements to fashion stills and product photography — is the misty and mysterious aura that surrounds them.
The Photography of Robert Peek
During his education at the Royal Academy of Art, Robert developed a love for compositions with beautiful use of light. It became his trademark, and thus, he became successful in advertising photography thereafter.
But it was through his training at the Royal College of Art, that he developed a technique that manipulates light, altering the composition and texture of the images he snaps. This method transforms his photographs into pieces that resemble paintings. In his personal work, the focus is on the loneliness one finds in desolate areas. This produces lifelike images with a rawness that is sometimes experienced as melancholic, especially when it comes to portraits.
In a captivating series dubbed Flower Power, Robert infuses the classic still life of flowers with a touch of mystery. Surrounding his floral subjects with a soft mist, he blurs the edges, creating an ethereal, dreamlike atmosphere that highlights the natural beauty of the flowers. The mystic radiance of the images is amplified by his masterful use of light, which pierces through the mist, illuminating the vibrant colors and intricate details of the flowers. This play of light and shadow adds an otherworldly dimension that draws viewers into the depths of the dreamlike world.
Where There’s Smoke... There Are Pictures!
Just to get an in-depth glimpse into what it all entails, Flower Power is a series of close-up flower heads that peek out of a smokey background. Different types of flowers are swallowed up into the misty surroundings of thick smoke-like textures in mysterious forms. This evokes a dreamy, ethereal atmosphere, resembling paintings with smoke trailing from the petals and leaves of the flowers.
His unique vision sees him enhance the colors of the botanical subjects, while the misty veil shrouds the remaining hues. In some of the close-ups of the photographs he takes, for instance, lavender, peonies, thistles, and other flowers' heads are metamorphosed into mystical flowery beings emerging from the hazy backdrop. This creates an otherworldly ghostly scene. A setting in which the flowers play the leading role, while the mist and fog, act as the supporting cast.
Significant Appreciation for His Work
Robert's talent for creating surreal floral photography has drawn an impressive array of clients, both domestic and international. Thus, there is a significant appreciation for his work. he, also, often captures more photography works while traveling through Europe, the United States, and China.
Likewise, he sometimes, creates stunning imagery back at home in the Dutch countryside, focusing on different themes and sceneries, particularly raw, majestic landscapes and romantic vistas. You can find Robert's work online and on Robert Peek's Instagram.
Photos by Robert Peek (@robertpeek).
