Bouwwerkzaamheden in Brussel, België 1912

This is a photograph by Wesseling, called "Bouwwerkzaamheden in Brussel, België," taken in Brussels, Belgium. The stark monochrome makes me think of the built environment and the labor that goes into it. It's about the bare bones, the steel and stone, and the energy of a city coming together. Imagine Wesseling out there, watching this building slowly rise. What were they thinking as they framed this shot? Maybe they were drawn to the rhythm of the windows, or the contrast between the new construction and the older buildings around it. It feels like a moment of pause in the middle of all the action, like a visual haiku. The composition is almost architectural in itself, with the scaffolding creating a kind of grid. Photographers are in constant conversation with the world, recording and shaping our understanding. It's a reminder that art isn't just about the finished product, but about the process, the place, and the people that bring it to life.