Dr. Schil met Koreaanse kinderen 1952

This photograph by David Ketel captures a scene of Dr. Schil with Korean children. I imagine Ketel standing there, framing this quiet encounter against the expansive landscape. The viewpoint, slightly obscured by foliage, feels intimate, like we're peeking into a private moment. The light seems gentle, casting soft shadows that shape the figures and the land. The composition emphasizes the natural setting, and the open horizon hints at a vast world beyond. Was Ketel thinking about how we perceive culture when he took this shot? Perhaps he felt drawn to the quiet exchange between Dr. Schil and the children. I wonder how he felt being an outsider looking in, as he captured the group dynamic between the seated children and the standing adult. Photography is a conversation, an interpretation of a fleeting moment. Ketel's work reminds me of other photographers like Henri Cartier-Bresson, who captured decisive moments with sensitivity and precision. It’s an invitation to reflect on how we see others and the stories we tell through images.