Along the Rocks Opposite Berry's Landing 1903

This stereograph by Henry Hamilton Bennett captures a view along the rocks opposite Berry’s Landing. It's a double image, and for me, that duplicates the feeling of being there – the doubling is not quite perfect and creates a kind of echo in my mind. I think about Bennett setting up his camera, lugging all that heavy equipment, trying to capture the light just so. The textures of the rock formations loom above the water, mirroring the quiet stillness of the river. You can almost feel the cool, damp air and hear the gentle lapping of water against the stone. That lone figure in the boat looks like they are drifting down stream. Maybe Bennett wanted to capture this feeling of isolation and serenity, a moment of quiet contemplation amidst the grandeur of nature. The stereograph is a window into a time when people sought solace and inspiration in the natural world, just as they still do today.