Faraglioni bij Capri before 1910

This landscape photograph, "Faraglioni bij Capri", was captured by Frédéric Boissonnas sometime between 1858 and 1946. It's fascinating how the simple act of pointing a lens can transform a scene into something so evocative. The soft grays and muted tones create a sense of distance, both physical and temporal. Look closely, and you'll notice how the texture of the water seems almost tactile, like you could reach out and feel the spray. There's a real tension between the stillness of the island and the implied movement of the waves. That little island sits there, stoic. The way the light catches the edges of the rocks reminds me of the way Cezanne would build form with blocks of color. Both artists share a knack for finding depth and complexity in seemingly simple subjects. Like the landscapes of Caspar David Friedrich, this photograph invites us to contemplate our place in the world, and the enduring power of nature.