Brothers in the snow 2018

Alfred Freddy Krupa made this photograph, "Brothers in the Snow," capturing a scene of trains blanketed in snow. Look at how the monochrome palette simplifies everything to tone and texture, it's like he’s sifting through the world to find the bones of the image. The physicality of the snow—how it clings, droops, and obscures—is palpable. You can almost feel the dampness seeping into everything. It’s interesting how the snow isn't just a visual element; it's a performer, masking and revealing, softening edges. The way it clings to the front of the train, transforming the metal into something almost cuddly. This approach reminds me of the stark, honest landscapes by Ansel Adams, where light and shadow do all the talking. It suggests that art is more about seeing than just looking. It’s about finding a visual language to converse with the world.