Portret van de Duitse kroonprins 1938 - 1948

Atelier Merkelbach made this photograph, Portret van de Duitse kroonprins, and well, it looks like it's of the German Crown Prince. What do you think the photographer was thinking when they were developing this picture? Did they feel anything looking at this man's face? The image has such soft edges, it makes you wonder what type of lens was used. I see his eyes look off to the side as if he's looking out of the frame, and what's interesting is how the focus falls on the left side of his face. The studio light gently caresses his cheek and you can see a bit of fine detail in his hair. I imagine a conversation between the photographer and the sitter about the details of the photo. About how to frame him, whether or not to wear the suit, and what sort of expression he should wear. It’s an ongoing conversation between people who are looking and people who are making, each informing the other and helping us see and feel in new ways.