Silke Hullmann
Silke Hullmann is a German wildlife photographer from Rheinbreitbach, south of Bonn. Her enthusiasm for nature began as a child when she spent a lot of time in forests and meadows. Her professional career began in gardening and landscaping, where Silke spent almost a decade developing creative design concepts for gardens. After studying business administration, she worked for many years in management consulting and for a telecommunications company. But her love for nature remained - and eventually led her to photography, where her creative streak and love of nature are ideally combined.
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Africa's unique wildlife has long been a central theme in her photography. Countless trips have resulted in an extensive body of work that continues to evolve. More recently she has turned her attention to the Arctic and its remarkable wildlife. At the heart of her work is a deep respect for nature: she only photographs wild animals, without interfering with their natural behaviour or environment.
Silke's photography uniquely combines documentary precision with artistic creativity, and thrives on the deliberate stylistic tension between proximity and distance. Her images tell stories of the interplay between animal and habitat, movement and fixed structure. As well as intense, eye-level shots of animals such as elephants, rhinos and polar bears, she also takes aerial shots from a helicopter, opening up a whole new, often abstract perspective.
Lakes with textured surfaces, colourful sediments and meandering rivers become graphic compositions in which the animals blend in like accidental, vivid accents. These works are characterised by reduction, colour and form, and a meditative calm. This approach is particularly striking in her painting 'Absence' (cover image above), which won second place in the prestigious Exposure One Award in 2024. Whether in colour or black and white, Silke's photographs show the dignity of animals and the beauty of their surroundings - haunting, poetic and always characterised by a deep respect for nature.
Her enthusiasm for Africa and nature goes far beyond photography. Silke is a member of the Gesellschaft für Naturfotografie (GDT) and one of a small group of photographers whose work is regularly exhibited at the Zoological Research Museum Koenig in Bonn. She has also entered her work in international competitions, exhibitions and multivision shows, which go far beyond the purely aesthetic - as a visual invitation to pause and reflect: on biodiversity, the state of our planet and the responsibility of each individual. For Silke, her motto "Protect what you love" is not just an empty phrase, but an attitude and a driving force.
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10Photos says: Silke Hullmann's photographs fascinate with an extraordinary mixture of documentary precision and artistic design. Her images not only depict a majestic animal world, but also play with light, form and structure in a way that goes far beyond classic wildlife photography. Her aerial photographs are particularly striking, with abstract compositions and subtle details that develop a visual language all their own. A deep understanding of nature and a strong sense of the importance of conservation are evident in her work. Silke allows us not only to see, but also to feel what it means to immerse ourselves in the wilderness. Here we experience nature photography in its most powerful form - as a consummate art that inspires, touches and leaves a lasting impression.
You can find more photos and information about Silke Hullmann on her website www.silkehullmann.com on Instagram @silkehullmann and Facebook.
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