Vliegboot Dornier Wal c. 1925 - 1935

This anonymous photograph shows a Vliegboot Dornier Wal plane. The plane is grey, but the water reflects the light, so the plane shines. The photo appears in black and white, giving it an ethereal, dreamlike quality. I can almost feel the photographer, carefully framing the shot, waiting for the perfect moment when the light hit just right. Was this a commissioned work, or a personal project fueled by a love of aircraft? Perhaps the photographer was fascinated by the way these machines interacted with the water, the juxtaposition of industry and nature. What was the photographer thinking as they documented this scene? Was it a celebration of progress, or a quiet contemplation of the changing world? Like a painter layering brushstrokes, the photographer carefully composed the shot, creating a unique perspective on a familiar subject. The ripples in the water, the play of light on the metal, all contribute to the overall mood. It's a conversation between artist and subject, a dialogue that transcends time.