Interieur van de Nieuwezijds Kapel te Amsterdam 1908

Albert Adriaansz made this gelatin silver print of the Nieuwezijds Kapel in Amsterdam, sometime in the early 20th century, and it's a beauty. It's cool how he plays with light and shadow, right? I can imagine him, camera in hand, trying to capture the cavernous space. What’s so interesting here is that this is not just about recording architecture, but about the act of seeing and feeling. The light filtering through those tall windows feels like a gentle embrace. What was it like for him, setting up his equipment in the dim light, waiting for that perfect moment when light and shadow met just right? It reminds me that art, whether it’s painting or photography, is always a conversation—with ourselves, with the subject, and with the viewers. We are always in the business of exchanging ideas across time, inspiring one another’s creativity. It’s about finding beauty in the everyday and sharing it with the world, inviting others to see things a little differently.