Zeilschepen in een haven, vermoedelijk in Volendam c. 1900 - 1910

This photograph of sailboats in Volendam harbor, by G. Hidderley, feels like a memory fading into sepia tones. The muted grays and whites give it a timeless quality, like a scene from a dream. I'm drawn to the texture, not just of the boats and masts, but the way the light filters through the trees, casting these soft shadows. There’s a real sense of depth, of layers building up. Look at the sails, how they droop and gather, almost like cloth sculptures. There's a rhythm to it, a visual poetry in the repetition of masts and rigging. It reminds me of some of Gerhard Richter’s blurry photos, that interest in the interplay of clarity and ambiguity. It’s not about capturing a perfect image, but more about capturing the essence of a feeling. It invites us to slow down and really look, to appreciate the beauty in the everyday, even in its imperfections.