Gezicht op een dorp met huizen en roeiboten before 1902

Here is a photo by John F. Revilliod of a village with houses and rowboats. Imagine Revilliod setting up his camera, composing the scene just so, waiting for the light to hit the water perfectly. It’s a tranquil, almost dreamy image, isn’t it? The soft greys and whites create a sense of calm, like a hazy summer afternoon. I wonder what Revilliod was thinking as he captured this scene. Was he drawn to the simplicity of village life, the way the houses nestle together by the water? Or maybe he was fascinated by the reflections, the way the boats and buildings are mirrored in the lake. It reminds me a bit of some early modernist photographs, where the focus isn't just on capturing reality, but on creating a mood, an atmosphere. There's a stillness to it that invites you to slow down and really look, to see the beauty in the everyday. It’s like he’s saying, "Hey, look at this. Isn't it lovely?" And it is.