Yosemite Falls, USA, 1861-75

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"Yosemite Falls, USA, 1861-75" is a series of photographs by Carleton Emmons Watkins, a prominent American photographer known for his work during the 19th century, particularly in the Western United States. Watkins, born in 1829, gained recognition for his landscape photography, which played a pivotal role in influencing the preservation of natural sites such as Yosemite Valley. The series captures the majestic Yosemite Falls, which is one of the tallest waterfalls in North America and a central attraction within Yosemite National Park, California.

Between 1861 and 1875, Watkins visited Yosemite Valley multiple times, producing a collection of photographs that showcase the falls from various angles and during different seasons. His large-format images, often created using a mammoth-plate camera that produced impressively detailed prints, were instrumental in conveying the grandeur of the American West to a wider audience. These photographs not only served as a visual record of the landscape but also contributed to the burgeoning tourism industry and the environmental conservation movement of the era.

Watkins' Yosemite Falls series includes some of his most celebrated works, with compositions that emphasize the scale and beauty of the natural world. The images are characterized by their sharp focus, balanced framing, and the interplay of light and shadow, which highlight the textures and forms of the rocky terrain and the cascading water. His work is credited with influencing the United States Congress to pass legislation protecting Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, leading to the establishment of Yosemite National Park in 1890.

Today, Carleton E. Watkins' photographs of Yosemite Falls are held in high esteem by art historians, conservationists, and photography enthusiasts. They are preserved in various institutions, including The J. Paul Getty Museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Library of Congress, serving as a testament to Watkins' legacy and the enduring allure of Yosemite's natural wonders.

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