Bezoek van Juliana, koningin der Nederlanden, en Bernhard van Lippe-Biesterfeld aan het prinsenjacht Hr. Ms. 'Piet Hein' te Muiden op 28 augustus 1937 Possibly 1937 - 1938

This photograph captures Queen Juliana of the Netherlands and Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld's visit to the prince's yacht in Muiden on August 28, 1937. The photo is anonymous, you know, which makes me wonder about the hands that held the camera, what their life was like. The monochrome palette evokes a bygone era. I can only imagine the photographer's process, framing the scene, adjusting the focus, waiting for the right moment to capture the royal couple. It’s all about choices, trial, and error, you know? Like painting. Look at how the light catches the boat—the sails, the wicker chairs, the figures! I am curious about the textures and surfaces. The smoothness of the deck contrasts with the woven texture of the chairs. This photograph is not just an image; it’s a record of a moment, a glimpse into history. Thinking about process helps you to think about the past and its ongoing present.