Kampen op Patrick-savanna 1903 - 1910

Hendrik Doijer’s “Kampen op Patrick-savanna” captures a fleeting moment of the landscape and human occupation. I’m so curious about this place, the Patrick-savanna. There's a central figure, and it's easy to imagine Doijer staking out a spot, carefully framing his shot. The light in this picture is very interesting, it's like a veil that softens the edges and textures. He really captured the savanna, you can imagine the air quality and the stillness of the place. I feel like I’m in dialogue with Doijer, thinking about what he might have been thinking when he made it. It seems to me that he wants to make a good picture and share a slice of life with others.