Gezicht op monding van de Adour in de Atlantische Oceaan (Barre de l'Adour) bij Bayonne 1904

This evocative photograph by Delizy captures the mouth of the Adour River meeting the Atlantic near Bayonne. You can almost feel the sea spray! Looking at the image, I imagine Delizy grappling with the light, trying to catch that fleeting moment where water, architecture, and sky meet. I wonder if they were thinking about the tradition of marine painting, maybe even dreaming of Gustave Courbet's wild seascapes. The composition is so interesting, that stark lighthouse on the right with all the energy directed towards it, a symbol of guidance and strength amid nature's power. I find myself thinking about how artists are always trying to make sense of the world, translating what they see and feel into something tangible. It's like a conversation across time, where each artist builds on what came before, adding their own unique perspective. The way the water froths and foams is so nice. It suggests an ongoing dialogue, a shared exploration of form, light, and emotion.