Prins Bernhard in een jeep Possibly 1945 - 1946

This photograph, Prins Bernhard in a jeep, was taken by the Noord- Nederlands Persfotobureau. It’s a black and white image, capturing a moment of public excitement and celebration. The scene is filled with people, all crowded together, waving and cheering. I wonder what it was like to be the photographer in that moment, trying to capture the energy of the crowd, to frame the shot just so. I can imagine them, moving through the crowd, trying to get close enough to Prince Bernhard, but also wanting to capture the faces of the people. I mean, look at the composition of the crowd, it's great isn't it? There’s a real dynamism in the photograph, a sense of movement and energy. And the texture – you can almost feel the grainy quality of the film, which gives it a sense of immediacy. It’s as though the photographer wanted to freeze this moment in time, to preserve it for future generations. What do you think?