Gezicht op de gebouwen en dokken van de Tanjong Pagar Dock Co. Ltd. in Singapore before 1905

This photographic print of the Tanjong Pagar Dock in Singapore seems to have emerged from a desire to document the bustling dockyards. It makes me wonder, what was it like to position and capture such a vast space with its multitude of structures and textures? I imagine Lambert, with his large format camera, carefully selecting a vantage point, seeking to capture the essence of this industrial landscape. The softness of the light makes me wonder what time of day it was when he captured the scene. Notice the delicate interplay between shadow and light, how the texture of the roofs mimics the foliage. The framing is tight, but it reveals the tension between nature and industry. This image resonates with other landscape photographers who were drawn to documenting the changing world. Ultimately, it’s a conversation that stretches across time and geography, each artist offering a unique perspective on the world around them.