[Ships in Lübeck harbor] c. 1940s - 1950s

Curator: Laurence Feininger, perhaps, gives us a peek into maritime life with "Ships in Lubeck Harbor." It's a tiny photograph, only 3 by 3.5 centimeters. Editor: I find it strangely melancholic, a ghost of old harbors. The high masts of the ships almost seem to be reaching for something beyond the frame. Curator: Ships have always held a deep connection to the unknown, to voyages of discovery. Even in harbor, they represent potential, the promise of journeys. Editor: And the black and white, it strips away any sense of easy romanticism. It's about the bare bones of the ships, the reality of their work. Curator: Yes, the sparseness speaks volumes. You sense the weight of history. Editor: It whispers of commerce, of journeys, and perhaps of dreams lost at sea. A poignant little window.