Vue de Saïgon (Feuille No. 3) 1866

"Vue de Saïgon (Feuille No. 3)" (1866) by Emile Gsell is a captivating photograph capturing a panoramic view of Saigon harbor. The image depicts a line of ships docked at the harbor's edge, with a smaller boat in the foreground. The photograph showcases Gsell's skill in capturing the detail of the cityscape and the vastness of the harbor, while also demonstrating the power of photography as a tool for documenting a rapidly changing world.