Eroded Sandstone, Kanab Canon, Utah c. 1875

Curator: What a stark, yet elegant composition. The texture of the stone is so palpable. Editor: Yes, there's a stillness that is unsettling. It makes me think of environmental fragility. Curator: This stereograph, attributed to John K. Hillers, presents Eroded Sandstone, Kanab Canon, Utah. Note how the dual images play with depth and perception. Editor: Right, but I’m more interested in what this *shows*, which is a landscape shaped by forces, time, and erasure. The image subtly hints at Indigenous dispossession in the American West. Curator: An interesting reading. I am drawn more to the form—the contrast of light and shadow, the almost surreal architecture. Editor: It also invites reflection on the relationship between photography and power. Who gets to document, and whose stories are told? Curator: That perspective adds layers of complexity to the inherent visual interest. Editor: Precisely, seeing beyond the surface always enriches the viewing experience.