Busan, najaar 1952 Possibly 1952 - 1958

This photograph of Busan in the autumn of 1952 was taken by David Ketel. The cool blues of the sea and sky contrast with the warmer tones of the figures, creating a palpable sense of depth and space. I wonder what Ketel was thinking as he captured this moment. Was he drawn to the everyday rhythm of life unfolding against the backdrop of war? I can almost feel the chill in the air, see the movement of people crossing the bridge, each with their own story. The woman with a bag on her head especially, seems to have stepped out of the annals of time. There’s something incredibly powerful about photography’s ability to freeze a fleeting moment in time, inviting us to pause, reflect, and connect with the past. Like brushstrokes on canvas, each element within the frame contributes to the overall narrative, sparking our imagination and prompting us to consider the complexities of human experience. It’s a reminder of the ongoing conversation between artists across time, each inspiring and building upon the other's creative vision.