Drie jongens op het strand van Scheveningen 1904

Here we see 'Three boys on the beach at Scheveningen', a photograph taken by James Higson. Look at how the image is almost entirely composed of shades of brown and cream. This limited palette creates a sense of stillness, of something captured outside of time, not unlike the artmaking process. The reflections in the wet sand are so clear, they seem to mirror not just the boys, but the whole scene. It feels almost like a painting. Check out the way the light catches the water, and the details on the boys' clothes. The composition emphasizes the flatness of the beach, which stretches out into the distance, blurring the line between sea and sky. There's a wonderful sense of light and space, reminiscent of Whistler's seascapes. Both explore the quiet beauty of the natural world, focusing on subtle shifts in tone and texture. What do you make of these boys staring back at us from the past? Are they caught in a moment of quiet contemplation, or are they just waiting for the next wave to break? Maybe it’s both, or neither. That's the beauty of art, right?