Huizen en waterval langs een spoorbaan in de Anaikloof op Sumatra c. 1900 - 1920

This image of houses and a waterfall along a railway in the Anai Gorge on Sumatra was captured by Christiaan Benjamin Nieuwenhuis. The whole scene feels so still, so tranquil. I wonder what it was like for Nieuwenhuis to be there, setting up his camera amidst all that lushness. Imagine the deep greens of the jungle, the cool mist from the waterfall – it must have been an immersive experience. I'm curious about the choices he made – the angle, the framing, and the tonal range – to capture the scene. You know, when I look at this picture, I see how much of what the photographer saw is down to chance, and the unique way an artist will see the world. I hope it gives you pause for thought and inspires you to capture your own unique vision of the world.