Gezicht op de Place des Consuls in Alexandrië before 1905

This is a photograph of the Place des Consuls in Alexandria, captured by C. & G. Zangaki. The sepia tones give it that old-timey feel, but it’s more than just nostalgia, right? Look how the light kind of pools in the center, drawing your eye in, like a stage. This isn’t just about documenting a place; it’s about creating a kind of atmosphere, a mood. The texture is interesting. It's a photograph, so it has that smooth, glossy surface, but you can almost feel the grit of the city, the dust in the air. And that fountain in the foreground, it’s like a dark mirror, reflecting back at us, inviting us to step into this world, even if it’s just for a moment. There's something mysterious about it all, like a forgotten dream. It reminds me of Atget, the way he captured Paris. It's not just a picture, it's a feeling. A moment suspended in time.