Gezicht op de Bridalveilwaterval in de Yosemite Valley before 1868

Carleton E. Watkins was a pioneering photographer who documented the American West in the 19th century. His "Gezicht op de Bridalveilwaterval in de Yosemite Valley" (1868) captures the majestic Bridalveil Fall, a popular tourist destination in California's Yosemite National Park. Watkins’ photograph showcases the grandeur of nature through a detailed and realistic portrayal of the waterfall cascading down the rocky cliff face. The image was likely taken as part of his extensive photographic documentation of the Yosemite Valley, which helped to raise awareness and appreciation for the natural beauty of the region.