A Gutach Meeting Possibly 1894 - 1934

Alfred Stieglitz made this photograph, A Gutach Meeting, with gelatin silver. I love this, the gelatin silver gives it a dreamlike quality. It's not just about capturing a scene, but about evoking a mood. I notice the way the light filters through the trees, creating these soft, diffused shadows that dance across the buildings and figures. It’s almost like a painting, where Stieglitz is carefully layering tones to create depth and atmosphere. Look closely at the figures gathered near the center. They’re not just standing there; there’s a sense of connection, a shared moment. The texture of the thatched roofs is so tactile, you can almost feel the rough, organic material. Stieglitz, with his sharp focus on form and light, reminds me of some of the European painters of his time, like Gerhard Richter, who are doing interesting things with photography and blur. What do you think?