Kalkoven en werknemers van suikerfabriek Boedoeran in Sidoarjo op Java c. 1925 - 1930

This is an interesting photograph of Kalkoven en werknemers van suikerfabriek Boedoeran in Sidoarjo op Java, by Isken. The sepia tones and the scale of the sugar factory create a striking visual experience. I can imagine the photographer, Isken, carefully composing this shot. The placement of the workers adds a human element to the industrial landscape. The geometry of the buildings is so powerful. I imagine Isken thinking about how to capture the scale and the human element together. The details of the architecture provide an insight into the labor. The surface almost looks like it was made of concrete, giving it a sense of mass and permanence. I love how the tones create depth and shadow, emphasizing the forms and textures. It makes me think of the intersection of labor, industry, and landscape, and how these elements shape our understanding of place and time.