This atmospheric black-and-white photograph captures the impressive engine hall of the Ir. D.F. Woudaemaal in Lemmer. The image shows the rhythmic repetition of the mighty steam engines, highlighting the sheen of the metal and the complexity of the technology. In the foreground, the classic manometers (pressure gauges) are in sharp focus, betraying the raw power of steam. The composition leads the eye past the row of machines into the background, where the large, distinctive windows of the pumping station let in soft light on the brick walls. The monochrome style enhances the industrial and timeless character of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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