Verblijf in Shiraz Possibly 1925

This photograph, "Verblijf in Shiraz," made by A.G.A. van Eelde, captures a quiet moment, a slice of life in Shiraz, with two vintage cars parked outside a building. I wonder what it was like to be Van Eelde, setting up the camera in that light? There's something so fascinating about the way the light catches the building's walls, creating shadows that give a sense of depth and form. The texture feels almost palpable. I can almost feel the warmth of the sun on the dusty ground. I’m struck by the way Van Eelde uses the composition to draw our eyes across the scene. It’s like a visual path, leading us from the foreground, with the stony ground, to the building and those cars. It’s as if he's inviting us to pause, to consider the scene, to think about those who are residing at Shiraz. It's a glimpse into a time and place far removed from our own.