Life — July 2, 1903 — page 17: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *Life* magazine contains two black and white illustrations under the heading "TELL CLOUDS." The **top image** shows a nighttime scene with a building or structure silhouetted against a dramatic sky with clouds and what appears to be searchlights or lightning. The **bottom image** depicts figures observing a landscape with clouds, including what appear to be evergreen trees in silhouette against a cloudy sky. The page's title "TELL CLOUDS" suggests these are artistic or poetic interpretations of cloud formations—possibly inviting readers to see shapes or narratives in clouds, a common visual game. Without additional context or captions identifying specific figures or events, the exact satirical point remains unclear, though both images emphasize atmospheric drama and human observation of nature.