Leerlingen van Schule Schloss Salem tijdens een boottocht op Finse meren 1925

This photograph shows students from Schule Schloss Salem on a boating trip on the Finnish lakes. It’s a black and white image, with soft tones that blend the figures and the boats into the landscape. I can almost feel the quiet concentration of the students. Imagine them, poised at the water's edge, readying their boats, each movement precise and deliberate. There's a stillness in the air, a sense of anticipation as they prepare to set off across the calm waters. The lake stretches out behind them, an invitation to exploration and adventure. The photograph is part of a long conversation among people about landscapes and figures. I think it invites us to find new ways to experience our relationship to people and the world. It makes me want to grab a brush and mix some muted tones.