Gezicht op de brug over Zendeh Rud, Isfahan, Perzië Possibly 1925

A.G.A. van Eelde captured this photo of the bridge over Zendeh Rud in Isfahan, Persia. The whole thing, the light, the composition, is a process, a negotiation between the eye, the camera, and the world out there. I’m really drawn to the textures here. The bridge itself has this weight, a tactile quality that makes you wanna reach out and touch it. Then there's the water, reflecting the sky and the bridge, blurring the line between what's solid and what's not. Look at the way the light hits the arches of the bridge, creating these sharp contrasts between light and shadow. It's not just about documenting a place; it's about capturing a mood, a feeling. This image reminds me of the architectural photography of Berndt and Hilla Becher. Like the Bechers, van Eelde seems interested in the way structures shape our experience of the world. Art is a conversation, an ongoing exchange of ideas, and this image invites us to join in.