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

This photograph, taken by a member of the Wachenheimer family in 1927, captures Eugen Wachenheimer on a walk near Mount Musala in Bulgaria. You know, when I look at this, I immediately think about what it must have been like to lug around a camera in those days. The sheer weight, the meticulous setup for each shot... it’s a world away from our quick snaps today. I imagine the photographer carefully framing the shot, thinking about light and composition. The stillness of the lake, the ruggedness of the landscape... it all speaks to a deep connection with nature. The way the figure is positioned against the landscape makes me think about the dialogue between humanity and nature. What does it mean to be a small part of such a vast world? It's a simple image, but there's something really profound about it, like a quiet conversation across time.