Eugen Wachenheimer op wandeltocht bij de berg Moesala, 1927, Bulgarije 1927

"Eugen Wachenheimer op wandeltocht bij de berg Moesala, 1927, Bulgarije," captured by the Wachenheimer family, it’s a photograph, so the process is all about capturing light, fixing it, and then, well, framing it. Look at the way the tones range from almost white to deep black. The image has a tight range of grays. This compression is key to how it feels – a bit distant, a little melancholy. The textures, though, are luscious! The rocks, the water, the fabric of Eugen's suit, everything is right there, almost touchable. The light catches the water just so, making the background almost as present as Eugen, who stands solid, gazing out at the viewer. It’s like a conversation, not just with the man in the picture, but with the whole history of photography as a kind of memorial practice. Like in the work of Lisette Model, every detail is vital to the composition. The question isn't about fixed answers, but about remaining open to new conversations, and to the enduring power of a single moment frozen in time.