Bicclescombe Park c. 1900 - 1920

This photograph of Bicclescombe Park was shot by Phillipse & Lees, and it looks like an image from a book. The tonal range is gorgeous, shifting from shadowy darks to a luminous light, all in this small picture plane. I can imagine the photographer looking for the perfect spot, composing the scene to catch the movement of the waterfall against the stillness of the pond. Maybe they were thinking about how to capture the essence of this place, the way the light filters through the trees. There’s a real conversation happening here, between the photographer, the landscape, and the viewer. It reminds me of other photographers who try to catch a feeling more than a likeness. It's not just about what you see, but how you feel when you’re there, a timeless feeling of peace. It’s a quiet, thoughtful kind of expression, one that embraces the gentle chaos of nature and the artist's own curiosity.