Vuurtoren op Solo Rock in het Great Astrolabe Reef before 1899

Maximilian Agassiz, a Swiss-American naturalist and photographer, captured this striking photograph of a lighthouse perched on Solo Rock in the Great Astrolabe Reef, likely before 1899. The photograph, taken from a distance, showcases the lighthouse standing tall against the vast expanse of the ocean. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of lighthouses for maritime navigation and the beauty of the natural world. This photograph, likely part of a larger series documenting the Fiji Islands and coral reefs, is a testament to the enduring power of photography to document landscapes and human endeavors.