Water Babies. Published by Art Unlimited, Amsterdam.
This postcard features a black-and-white photograph capturing three men from behind as they are about to enter the ocean or sea. The scene is a compelling depiction of leisure, companionship, and the simple joys of nature.The three individuals are evenly spaced, walking into the surging waves that reach their lower legs. They are nearly identical in stature and build, and they all wear similar light-toned swimming shorts, suggesting a coordinated or possibly spontaneous match. Their synchronized posture enhances the sense of unity and shared experience among them. Each man has his arms slightly raised from the sides, perhaps balancing against the push and pull of the water or in the initial movements of swimming.The setting of the photograph conveys a timeless allure of oceanic landscapes. The waves, though not towering, are energetic and foam at their crests, indicating a lively sea. The blurred horizon line where the water meets the sky suggests an overcast day or the limitations of older photographic technology, focusing the viewer’s attention more on the figures and the water’s texture rather than the landscape's broader details.
