Gezicht op Oosterbeek before 1915

This serene image of Oosterbeek, was made by an unknown hand, at an unknown time, with the tools of photography. I imagine the photographer carefully framing the scene, waiting for the right light, making a claim of ownership, or at least, a connection with the landscape. I wonder what it was like to stand there, behind the camera, trying to capture that moment? Maybe the artist was thinking about the way the light hits the leaves, or how the buildings nestle into the landscape like shy creatures. I am drawn to the way that the tones of the buildings, trees, and sky all blend together, creating a unified and calming effect. I feel a kinship with the artist who made this image, as we both share an appreciation for the beauty and wonder of the natural world. We, as artists, are always talking to each other. We have a sense of shared vision, a connection to the art of seeing and making, across time and space. Photography, like painting, is an embodied expression, embracing uncertainty, and allowing multiple interpretations.