Beekje in een bos before 1903

Alfred Enke made this image of a forest brook with, presumably, a camera. I love how the dark and light tones create a sense of depth and atmosphere. Imagine him, Alfred, standing in the quiet of the woods, carefully composing the shot. The long exposure time probably blurred the water, giving it that smooth, dreamy quality. The way the trees lean and intertwine reminds me of the paintings of German Romantic artists like Caspar David Friedrich. But instead of paint, Alfred used light and shadow to capture the essence of the forest. You can almost feel the dampness in the air and hear the gentle murmur of the water. There's something timeless about this image. It speaks to our connection with nature and the enduring power of art to capture fleeting moments. Even though Alfred is long gone, his vision lives on through this photograph. It's like he's still whispering to us from beyond the grave, sharing his love of the natural world.