Crocodile on a Sand-Bank 1857

Francis Frith's 1857 photograph "Crocodile on a Sand-Bank" is a striking example of his renowned travel photography. The image, part of a larger album, showcases a large crocodile basking on a sandy riverbank. The composition, featuring the animal in the foreground against a backdrop of rocky bluffs and a distant oasis, emphasizes the stark beauty of the Egyptian landscape. This photograph captures the exoticism and danger of the Nile region during the Victorian era, highlighting Frith's commitment to capturing the realities of distant cultures.