Eagle's Wing - Calaveras Grove 1876 - 1880

Carleton Watkins’s 1876 - 1880 albumen print, "Eagle's Wing - Calaveras Grove," is a stunning example of the photographer’s mastery of the landscape. The image showcases a massive, fallen sequoia tree in California's Calaveras Grove, its intricate root system sprawling across the forest floor. Watkins, known for his large-format photography, used a wide-angle lens to capture the grandeur of the giant sequoias, emphasizing their immense scale and intricate detail. This photograph, part of a larger series documenting the natural wonders of the American West, exemplifies Watkins's pioneering contribution to landscape photography and his dedication to capturing the beauty of nature.