Sun Cycle Taken Dec 21-17. Looking South from Gov. Hill 1917

H.G. Kaiser made this photograph, “Sun Cycle Taken Dec 21-17. Looking South from Gov. Hill,” using photographic techniques that are both measured and magical. Look at those suns strung across the sky like pearls! It makes me think about time and how we mark it. I love the way Kaiser captures the sun's journey. The landscape below is softly rendered, almost dreamlike, with buildings and trees emerging from the mist. The texture feels grainy, like old newsprint, and the tones are muted, creating a sense of stillness. There's something about the repetition of the suns that feels almost like a musical score, each one a note in the day's symphony. It reminds me of Étienne-Jules Marey's chronophotography, capturing movement across time, but with a quieter, more contemplative feel. It's a reminder that art is always in conversation, echoing and transforming ideas across generations.