Zuiderzeewerken: Wieringermeerdijk nabij Medemblik 10 sept. 1928 Possibly 1928 - 1929

This is a photograph, taken by Fototechnische Dienst K.L.M. on September 10, 1928. It’s an aerial shot of the Zuiderzee Works, showing the Wieringermeerdijk near Medemblik, and it's all about tone. The image dances between light and shadow. Look at the way the water reflects the sky, a subtle gradient shifting from dark to light. Then, there's the stark line of the dike, a hard-won form cutting through the watery expanse. The surface has a matte finish, making the image feel both immediate and distant. I'm drawn to the small boats dotted along the dike. They're like commas in a sentence, each one distinct yet contributing to the overall narrative. They remind me of early photorealist works, like Richter, who explored how the mechanical eye mediates our perception of reality. This photo isn't just a record; it's a testament to human intervention, a conversation between nature and engineering, a play of light and dark.