Drie witte ganzen in een bosvijver c. 1900 - 1940

Richard Tepe’s photograph captures three white geese in a forest pond, using a sepia tone that feels both nostalgic and timeless. The image has a dreamy, almost painterly quality. The way the light filters through the trees, creating soft, blurred edges, reminds me of early Impressionist paintings where the focus is on capturing a fleeting moment. The tonal range is very narrow, with subtle gradations of light and shadow that emphasize the texture of the water and the surrounding foliage. I'm drawn to the way the geese are positioned; they create a sense of depth. I notice that the geese are not sharply defined. There is a softness that makes them seem almost like ghosts. The whole image invites contemplation, a quiet moment of observation in nature. The ambiguity of the scene allows for multiple readings. Like any good artwork, it doesn't tell you what to think. Instead, it asks you to feel.