After some lovely spring days, Oslo woke up to rain and a substantial temperature drop today. The conditions, although not exactly freezing, led my thoughts towards a photo I took last winter.
It had been snowing during the night, and early one morning I arrived at work. Standing at the window looking at the misery, I noticed this scene emerging. It reminded me of a shot, by the brilliant Czech photographer Jan Reich, which I saw in Prague some years ago. I went for my camera, and captured this through the window, without any filters.
Speaking about Jan Reich (1942-2009). I don’t think he is well known outside the Czech Republic, but I had the pleasure watching an exhibition once. He is definitely one of the most outstanding photographers I’ve ever seen. His artistic impression is dark, depressing, sinister. I just love it!
Here are some examples:
Faces can be intriguing, especially peoples expressions. And of course, the eyes are crucial. One afternoon, taking the underground home, I sat on the folding seat opposite this guy. Browsing the carriage, I became aware of the solemn expression on his face.
