Twee mannen onder een grote Waringinboom. 1900 - 1935

This stereoscopic photograph by Neville Keasberry captures two men beneath a large Waringin tree. It's like stepping into a dream, isn't it? The black and white tones lend it a timeless quality, a snapshot from another world. What strikes me is the texture, oh my god those roots! They writhe and twist, anchoring the tree to the earth. You can almost feel the grit of the soil, the dampness of the shade. Look at the way the light filters through the leaves, creating a dappled effect on the ground. It’s not just about what’s there, but the feeling of being there, beneath this giant, ancient tree. Keasberry’s image reminds me of Caspar David Friedrich, that Romantic painter with his lone figures dwarfed by nature. Both artists invite us to contemplate our place in the world, to feel a sense of awe and maybe a little bit of humility. In the end, art is about opening up possibilities, and embracing the unknown.