Oakland Bridge, San Francisco, Verenigde Staten 1936

This vintage photograph, "Oakland Bridge, San Francisco," by Wouter Cool, captures a moment in time with its monochrome palette. What I find fascinating is the way the artist uses light and shadow to create depth. It’s not just about documenting a structure; it’s about exploring how light interacts with form. The texture in this photograph is striking. You can almost feel the roughness of the concrete and the coldness of the steel beams. Cool doesn't shy away from the grit; he embraces it. Notice how the light catches the edges of the bridge's girders, creating a play of light and shadow. It reminds me a bit of Bernd and Hilla Becher, who also documented industrial structures with a similar eye for detail. But where the Bechers were all about systematic documentation, Cool brings a certain warmth to his subject. It's a testament to the power of photography to transform the ordinary into something extraordinary.