Zuidzijde van de Hervormde Kerk te Pernis 1890 - 1920

This photograph of the Zuidzijde van de Hervormde Kerk te Pernis was made by an anonymous photographer using what seems to be a platinum print. It's a quiet and observant piece. The soft, warm tones remind me of the sepia washes I sometimes use when I want to create a feeling of nostalgia, like looking back at a faded memory. The texture isn't showy, but there's a gentle graininess that suggests a hand-made quality, a process of careful development. Look at the way the light catches the roof tiles. It's not a dramatic effect, but the subtle play of light and shadow brings the surface to life. It's this kind of close attention to detail, to the small moments of visual interest, that makes photography so interesting. You could compare this approach to someone like Bernd and Hilla Becher, who also focused on architectural subjects with a similar sense of observation. It shows how art is an ongoing conversation, across time, with different voices finding new ways to look at the world.