Drie foto's van de tuin van Villa Tritone, Sorrento 1938 - 1950

Here are three photographs of the garden of Villa Tritone in Sorrento by Norbert van den Berg. They are glued to a page of the album and it looks like he's dated each one: 1938, 1950, 1950. These images, bathed in light, capture more than just the scenery; they convey a feeling, a mood. The compositions are artfully arranged, drawing the eye through the garden's features. They seem to me, to invite the viewer into a personal experience, a moment of connection with the location. The textures in these photographs are rich, especially in the contrast between light and shadow. The way the light filters through the leaves, creating dappled patterns, it’s almost tangible, like you could reach out and touch the rough bark of the trees, or feel the cool smoothness of the stone balustrade. The use of black and white heightens the contrast, emphasizing the play of light and shadow and adding a timeless quality to the images. It reminds me a little of the work of Berenice Abbott, who documented the changing face of New York City.