Busan, najaar 1952 Possibly 1952 - 1958

David Ketel made this photograph in Busan in the autumn of 1952. The image is bathed in a soft, diffused light, giving it an almost dreamlike quality. Ketel's approach feels like a carefully choreographed dance between observation and intuition. The colours are muted, yet rich, with the blues of the water and sky contrasting with the earthy tones of the figures' clothing. Look at the woman carrying a large sack on her head, the whiteness of the sack really pops in contrast to the grays of the bridge. The photograph's texture is smooth, with a slight graininess that adds to its vintage feel. It reminds me a little of the work of Helen Levitt, who also captured the poetry of everyday life. It's a reminder that art can be found in the most unexpected places, and that even the simplest of images can hold a world of meaning. This image is about so much more than just what it depicts; it's about how we see, how we feel, and how we connect with the world around us.