Richard Hell, Tropicana Motel, LA, 1977

The paper has a nice matte finish that really makes the black tones of his leather jacket and the vintage motel sign pop. I’ve got it framed by my desk and it instantly adds that gritty 70s punk vibe to the room.

The print quality is sharp enough that you can see the wear in his jacket and the chaos of the motel room behind him, which makes the whole punk-era vibe feel immediate. It’s a great conversation piece for anyone who loves that late-70s LA scene, and the casual posture really sells the carefree mood

The way he’s just lounging there, all casual defiance, really captures that carefree punk vibe without trying too hard. The print quality does justice to the faded motel setting, and it’s become the focal point of my living room wall.