Tobias Nicolai

Tobias Nicolai (b. 1987) is a Danish photographer based in Aarhus. He holds a BA in media studies from Aarhus University and most recently a BA in photojournalism from the Danish School of Media and Journalism. Tobias is drawn to the details and aesthetics of the things we think we know and has a never-ending fascination towards the exoticness found in his vicinity. He likes to make the bizarre look normal and the normal look bizarre. Tobias Nicolais photography practice is driven by curiosity with the underlying ambition to highlight the extraordinary in the everyday and mundane.


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Close-up of a small dead mouse lying among green succulent leaves.
Three white eggs arranged in a row on a textured red surface against a bright red background.
Minimalist close-up of a white egg resting on red bristles against a vivid red background
Dramatic close-up of an orange sun rising behind a dark jagged city skyline against a black sky.
Glowing orange egg illuminated dramatically against a dark background with abstract red textured base.
Abstract close-up of a white sphere surrounded by dense red bristles forming a circular pattern
White egg surrounded by upright red spaghetti on a black background
Close-up of a white egg pressed against the stiff red bristles of a brush on a black background.
Close-up abstract view of bright red plastic bristles against a black background
Minimalist close-up of a white egg framed by vertical red sticks against a black background.
White egg balanced on a bed of red plastic bristles against a black background
White egg balanced on bright red bristles against a black background
Close-up of a small spiral seashell held between fingers against a clear blue sky.
Bright red ladybug perched on a green leaf among lush foliage and small purple flowers.
Abstract textured pattern with flowing yellow and blue waves and fine curved lines resembling clouds or fingerprints.
Close-up macro of a colorful rhubarb bud emerging in early spring, showing tightly curled red and green leaves with a texture...
Close-up of an elderly person’s eye being examined with a metal medical instrument.
Close-up black and white photo of adult hands holding and opening a small metal magnifier or folding loupe against a dark bac...
Close-up black and white photo of a person holding a small metal magnifier or folding loupe in their hand.
Close-up of a coiled viper snake resting in dry grass, showing detailed brown and black patterned scales.
Bare tree branches casting shadows over textured snow in a quiet winter scene
Single line of deep footprints leading away across a smooth snow-covered field in winter.
Imprint of a human face pressed into smooth, fresh snow creating a ghostly relief.
White plastic bag caught on a dry thorny branch in a field of tall yellow grass, symbolizing litter and environmental pollution.
Bouquet of red tulips wrapped in white mesh against a bright yellow background
Close-up of bright red and yellow tulip petals behind a white plastic garden net
Crumpled silver foil balloon tangled in dry thorny branches outdoors
Crumpled silver foil litter caught in dry brown branches and brush outdoors.
Black and white close-up of a person’s hands gently holding two large snails against a bright background.
Close-up of a large brown snail being held in a person’s hand against a white background.
Close-up macro shot of a brown slug resting on a human hand against a white background.
Extreme close-up of a large brown snail on a person’s hand, highlighting its textured, moist skin and shell.
Close-up macro of a purple crocus flower with bright yellow-orange stamens in sunlight.
Close-up abstract view of long white icicles layered inside an icy cave wall
Close-up of blooming purple crocus flowers with bright yellow stamens in fresh green grass
Close-up of dry plants encased in thick white ice and icicles in a winter freeze
Close-up view of translucent white stalactite-like ice formations with soft light shining through.
Close-up of vibrant purple crocus flowers with bright orange stamens in sunlight
Close-up of a horse’s muzzle with white and brown fur and frosty whiskers.
Close-up of a white horse’s legs and hooves standing in fresh snow.
Close-up view of white icicles and frozen formations creating an abstract winter cave texture.
Close-up of a large brown slug crawling over dirty human fingers against a white background.
Close-up of a palomino horse’s long, wavy blonde mane against its golden coat.
Close-up of a spotted horse muzzle with snow on its whiskers in winter.
Close-up texture of light beige plaster wall with rough, uneven surface and subtle streak patterns.