Gezicht op Yosemite Valley c. 1872

Eadweard Muybridge's "Gezicht op Yosemite Valley" (c. 1872) is a striking landscape photograph of Yosemite Valley. Captured in a muted sepia tone, the image shows the Merced River flowing through the valley, surrounded by towering trees and distant mountains. The mist adds a sense of mystery and tranquility to the scene, highlighting Muybridge's keen eye for detail and his mastery of the photographic process. This iconic photograph is a testament to Muybridge's contributions to the development of landscape photography and his fascination with the beauty of the American West.