Gezicht in Giethoorn c. 1900 - 1930

Richard Tepe made this photograph, "Gezicht in Giethoorn", with gelatin silver print. Looking at this sepia toned image, I can imagine Tepe carefully composing the scene, maybe waiting for the perfect light to capture the stillness of the canal and the reflection of the buildings. It’s like a moment frozen in time, with a gentle reminder of the natural beauty all around. I wonder about the texture of the paper, smooth and tactile, capturing the gradations of light and shadow. See how the water mirrors the world above, doubling the visual information and creating a sense of depth and quietude? Tepe seems to be inviting us to pause and consider our own relationship to the landscape and the passage of time. It reminds me of other photographers who, with their own distinct styles, have explored the interplay of light, shadow, and form in the natural world. Artists are always riffing off one another, you know?