Bezoek aan Petronell, Oostenrijk 1930 - 1931

Berti Hoppe compiled this photo album, *Bezoek aan Petronell, Oostenrijk*, and it feels like a little journey in itself, doesn't it? Like a scrapbook of memories. I can almost feel Hoppe’s presence behind the lens, carefully framing each shot with a thoughtful eye. I wonder what it was like to wander through Petronell with Hoppe, discovering these quiet corners of history and nature. The old amphitheater, the Danube river, the imposing city walls, and even a child on the road, each captured with a sense of curiosity and wonder. Hoppe probably looked at the final piece and realised that it was also a study of light, which defines the mood and character of each photograph. It feels like a personal invitation, a gentle nudge to slow down and appreciate the beauty in the everyday. Like a quiet reminder that art isn't just about grand gestures, but also about the small, intimate moments that shape our perception of the world.