Natuurgezicht van een vakantie van de familie Wachenheimer, augustus 1932, Eibsee (Beieren) 1932 - 1938

This black and white photograph of Eibsee in Bavaria was taken by the Wachenheimer family on vacation in August 1932. The image is a window into their experience, capturing a moment of peace and connection with nature. I imagine the family pausing on their holiday to frame this shot, the sunlight filtering through the trees, the stillness of the water reflecting the sky. The composition draws you into the scene: the densely packed trees frame the smooth lake that directs you towards the hazy mountains in the distance. It reminds me of the work of other landscape painters such as the Group of Seven, who similarly sought to capture the essence of the natural world. Each brushstroke, each carefully chosen element, becomes a form of embodied expression. This photograph, in its own way, invites contemplation of the world around us.