Mensen bekijken vanaf de kade de hoge waterstand van de Seine in Parijs 1910 - 1911

This photograph by G. Dangereux captures a moment of collective observation along the Seine during a flood in Paris. The composition is neatly divided, with the floodwaters occupying the lower half, mirroring the sky above. What strikes me is how Dangereux uses the floodwaters to create a sense of destabilization. The high water subverts our expectations, turning familiar architectural forms into temporary reflections. Dangereux's photograph becomes an exercise in semiotics, where water no longer signifies just nature, but also a force that redefines the urban landscape. In its formal simplicity, this photograph opens up questions about the built environment and the natural world. It is a reminder that the city is a constantly evolving construct, susceptible to both natural events and our ever-changing interpretations.