Postduiven van de gebroeders Huernink te Apeldoorn c. 1900 - 1940

This is a photograph of the Huernink brothers' carrier pigeons in Apeldoorn, made by Richard Tepe. The image, like much photographic work of the time, is suffused with a hazy, sepia tone, lending a sense of nostalgia and distance. It captures a moment frozen in time, yet the act of feeding suggests an ongoing process, a cycle of care and connection between man and animal. The texture is smooth but not without subtle variations; you can almost feel the rough earth underfoot. The light is diffuse, creating soft shadows that delineate form without harshness. See how the muted palette evokes a sense of tranquility? It's the kind of image that invites you to linger, to imagine the cooing of the pigeons, the gentle rustling of feathers. I am drawn to the two pigeons right up top, perched together like the guardians of the space. Tepe reminds me of Eugène Atget. Both chronicled everyday life with a similar eye for detail. Ultimately, this piece encapsulates the magic of photography, capturing a fleeting moment and turning it into a timeless work of art.