Cascades from Mt. Blackmore, Montana c. 1870

Editor: This photograph, "Cascades from Mt. Blackmore, Montana," by William Henry Jackson, presents a world caught between the stillness of the forest and the rush of water. There's something quite romantic about it, almost like a lost world. What feelings does it evoke for you? Curator: It whispers to me of adventure, of Manifest Destiny viewed through a softer lens. Imagine Jackson lugging his equipment through the wilderness, chasing light and the sublime. Can you almost feel the mist? It's not just a photograph; it's a tangible memory of a landscape undergoing transformation, one we're still reckoning with today. What do you think? Editor: I do! It’s like a time capsule of both nature and human ambition. It makes you think about what we choose to capture and why. Thanks!