Leerlingen van Schule Schloss Salem tijdens een boottocht op Finse meren 1925

This photograph, taken by an anonymous artist, captures students from Schule Schloss Salem during a boat trip on Finnish lakes. The sepia tone gives it a nostalgic feel, like an old memory resurfaced. It’s all about process really, the way the light hits the water, the grainy texture of the print—it feels like a moment captured in time. There's a lovely contrast between the dark, solid shapes of the boats and the shimmering, undefined expanse of the lake. The silhouette of the figures adds a human element, a sense of scale. Look at the way the branches frame the scene, creating a kind of natural border. It’s almost like the photographer is inviting us into this serene landscape, but from a respectful distance. This piece reminds me a bit of Gerhard Richter’s blurry photographs, where the focus is less on clarity and more on capturing a mood, an atmosphere. Both artists seem to be interested in the way images can evoke feelings that go beyond the literal representation of a scene. It's not just about what you see, but how it makes you feel.