Shoshone Falls, Snake River, Idaho 1874

"Shoshone Falls, Snake River, Idaho" is a striking 1874 albumen print by Timothy O'Sullivan, a prominent photographer during the American Civil War and the westward expansion. O'Sullivan's landscape photography often captured the grandeur and vastness of the American West. This photograph shows a high-angle view of the Shoshone Falls on the Snake River in Idaho, capturing the raw power of nature and the untamed beauty of the American landscape. The soft, hazy details and the dramatic cliffs provide a sense of scale and depth, showcasing O'Sullivan's masterful use of light and shadow.