Vijf foto's van Loentje Onnen met vriendinnen, onder andere Caty van den Wall Bake 1911 - 1915

Carolina (Loentje) Frederika Onnen created this array of snapshots with her camera, capturing moments with friends around 1911. I can imagine Loentje carefully composing each shot, trying to capture not just the image but the feeling of those sunny afternoons. The sepia tones give the photos a dreamy, nostalgic quality, like looking back at a faded memory. There's a real sense of intimacy in these images, a peek into the lives and friendships of young women in a different era. You can almost hear their laughter and chatter. The composition in each photo is simple and direct. It reminds me of the work of other photographers who focused on capturing everyday moments with a sense of authenticity, like the early street photography of Helen Levitt. It's about finding beauty in the ordinary, and Loentje does it with a warm, personal touch. This piece celebrates the beauty of friendship, the joy of simple moments, and the power of photography to preserve those fleeting experiences.