Yokohama side street before 1908

This photograph, Yokohama side street, made by Geldolph Adriaan Kessler, captures a moment frozen in time. I can imagine the artist with his camera, carefully framing the shot, deciding what to include and what to leave out. The buildings are soft, faded, but there is an honesty to them, they are not trying to be something that they are not. And the road! The road is the stage for everyday life. I notice the light and shadows playing across the scene, adding depth and contrast. This feels like a conversation, with the artist's unique perspective shaping how we see the world. Kessler is sharing his experience, and we, as viewers, are invited to participate in the exchange. It reminds me of the work of other photographers who find beauty in the mundane, turning ordinary scenes into extraordinary works of art.