Optocht NSB 1940 - 1943

This photo, "Optocht NSB," captures a moment in time, a parade, and a political statement, all in shades of gray. I'm thinking about the act of capturing this scene, the photographer framing the marchers. It's interesting because photography is a way of marking the passage of time, but it's also a tool for making a statement. Imagine the photographer's perspective—what were they thinking as they chose to document this event? Were they a supporter, a detractor, or simply an observer, trying to freeze a moment of history? What does it mean when a photograph enters a museum? Does it open up the possibility for us to contemplate history? Photography helps us engage in a larger conversation.