Lake George c. 1931

This photograph of Lake George was made by Alfred Stieglitz sometime in his career using gelatin silver print. The image is dark, yes, but think of it as a deeply felt record of the landscape. Look at the way the light catches on the leaves in the foreground. It almost shimmers, right? It’s like Stieglitz is trying to capture a feeling, a moment in time that is fleeting and personal. The dark tones really give it a sense of intimacy and quiet. I’m drawn to the blurry line between the lake and the mountains in the background. It's hazy, almost indistinct. This haziness contributes to the painting’s evocative mood and dreamlike qualities. It reminds me a little bit of some of Gerhard Richter’s landscapes. Both artists play with focus and ambiguity to create images that feel more like memories or emotions than straightforward representations of reality. What do you think?