Officers of the 42nd Highlanders 1855

"Officers of the 42nd Highlanders" is a 1855 photograph by Roger Fenton, showcasing a group of four officers standing in a landscape. The image captures a moment in the Crimean War, featuring a starkly lit environment and a sense of casualness among the soldiers, perhaps reflecting a break from the realities of the battlefield. Fenton, a pioneer in the field of photography, is known for his contributions to war photography, capturing the realities of the Crimean War with a focus on the soldiers' lives and surroundings.