Struik met bloemen c. 1920 - 1940

This photograph of a flowering bush by G. Hidderley captures a moment in time, a record of seeing. I love the way the monochrome palette directs our attention to the tonal range of the image, from deep shadows to bright highlights. It's like the artist is playing with light, letting it dance across the petals and leaves. Looking closely, you can almost feel the texture of the paper, the slight graininess adding a tactile quality. The way the blossoms are captured – not in sharp focus but with a gentle blur – gives them a dreamlike quality. See how the edges of the frame cut off parts of the bush? It’s like a snapshot, hinting at something larger that exists beyond what we can see, an ongoing, never-ending process. This photograph reminds me of some of Karl Blossfeldt's plant studies, where he captured the intricate details of nature with a similar sense of wonder. Ultimately, it's about seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary, finding beauty in the everyday.