Militairen tijdens een schietoefening te Vlaardingen 1935 - 1945

This photograph of soldiers during shooting practice in Vlaardingen captures an anonymous moment frozen in time. I wonder, what was going through the photographer’s mind when they took this shot? Were they thinking about composition, or were they simply trying to document the scene before them? The image is in black and white, which gives it a timeless quality. The soldiers are arranged in a field, some lying down, others standing, all with rifles in hand. It’s a scene of intense preparation, a quiet moment before the storm, maybe. The light and shadows play across their faces, adding depth and mystery to the image. I can imagine the photographer carefully framing the shot, trying to capture the essence of the moment. Maybe they were thinking about the power of the image, its ability to convey a message or tell a story. It's like a painter layering brushstrokes, each one contributing to the overall effect. Photography and painting, despite their differences, both seek to capture a moment, an emotion, a story.