Toren van de Oude Kerk te Oosterbeek 1890 - 1920

This photograph of the tower of the Oude Kerk in Oosterbeek was made by an anonymous photographer from Monumentenzorg. It's incredible how a simple sepia tone can evoke so much history. The texture of this photograph reminds me of old film stills, with a subdued palette that gives the structure a monumental feel. I’m drawn to the way the light catches the side of the tower, how it seems to flatten and then push forward into space. See how the photograph focuses on the architectural elements but also has a hazy softness around the edges? The soft focus makes it feel like you’re looking back in time. This reminds me of the work of Bernd and Hilla Becher, their series of black and white photographs of industrial buildings. Both highlight the beauty in function, capturing these structures with such a careful eye. It's all about how we see, how we remember, and how artists help us look at the world in new ways.