Ausable Chasm - Up the River from Table Rock c. 1880

This landscape photograph, “Ausable Chasm - Up the River from Table Rock,” was taken by Seneca Ray Stoddard, a prominent American photographer known for his documentation of the Adirondack Mountains, around 1880. The image depicts a narrow gorge with a flowing river in the foreground, showcasing the dramatic natural beauty of Ausable Chasm, a popular tourist destination in upstate New York. Stoddard’s masterful use of light and composition emphasizes the rugged terrain and the power of nature, capturing the essence of this breathtaking geological formation.