Motel Lobby â€?Missoula, Montana 1974

Editor: This is "Motel Lobby - Missoula, Montana" by Dennis Feldman, and it's held at the Harvard Art Museums. The black and white tones give it a slightly eerie feel, almost like stepping back in time. What do you see in this photograph? Curator: I feel a quiet stillness, almost melancholic. The taxidermied animals gazing out the window create a strange dialogue between the inside and out, nature and artifice. It's a commentary on how we frame and consume the natural world, don't you think? Editor: I hadn't considered that angle, but it makes the scene feel even more unsettling. It's like these animals are trapped in a liminal space. Curator: Exactly! And the "Vacancy" sign reflected in the window only reinforces this feeling of transience and being caught between places. It's a powerful image, resonating with layers of meaning. Editor: I agree. I'll definitely look at motel lobbies differently from now on. Curator: As will I. It's amazing how a photograph can alter your perception.