Militairen wisselen van wacht 1941 - 1945

This small, anonymous photograph captures a moment of transition, of soldiers changing guard. It's that in-between time that interests me, the slight blurriness suggesting movement and change. The palette is, of course, limited to grayscale, with soft gradations that render the scene with a gentle, almost nostalgic quality. It's not about capturing precise detail, but something more evocative. Look closely at the way the light falls on the building, creating patterns of shadow and highlights, and how the figures are stark against the building. This contrast adds depth and hints at the weight of their task. The emulsion is thick, almost obscuring the finer details of the scene, which gives the image a tactile quality, like a memory that's been handled and revisited many times. It reminds me of the work of Gerhard Richter, who blurred the lines between abstraction and representation. Ultimately, photography, like art, is a constant conversation across time and interpretations.