Bij Voorburg 1915

This photographic print 'Bij Voorburg' invites us to a quiet place, captured by H.C. Wilkens. Imagine Wilkens, adjusting the focus, trying to capture the light as it dances on the water, reflecting the quaint architecture and the overhanging foliage. The tones are muted, soft greys that give it an ethereal quality. I wonder what it was like to stand there, the air still, maybe a gentle breeze rustling through the trees. The bridge, a pivotal structure, spans the canal, and guides the eye through the composition. Wilkens' composition and delicate tonal range remind me of other artists and photographers who sought to find beauty in the everyday. Artists are always in conversation, echoing and answering each other across time. Bij Voorburg is a testament to the beauty found in the commonplace, the reflective surfaces, and the quiet corners of our world. It's an open invitation to pause, observe, and imagine.