The moment before the ignition of the bonfire 2016

Alfred Freddy Krupa made this photograph, "The moment before the ignition of the bonfire", capturing a scene heavy with anticipation. I love the way the whole image is reduced to shades of black and white, capturing the feel of a fleeting moment. There's a real sense of texture, not from the light itself, but from the grainy quality of the image, like a memory struggling to hold its form. The dark foreground pulls you in, obscuring details, while the horizon glows with faint light. That tiny reflection dancing on the water is like a spark of hope amidst the darkness. It's a simple gesture, but it speaks volumes. This image reminds me of Gerhard Richter’s blurred photographs, how they embrace imperfection and invite interpretation. In both, it's not about clarity but about the feeling evoked by the image. It's a reminder that art often thrives in the realm of suggestion, not definition.