Yo-Semite Fall (2634 feet high), from near Hutchings', with excursion party 1870

"Yo-Semite Fall (2634 feet high), from near Hutchings', with excursion party" is a stereoscopic photograph taken by John P. Soule in 1870. The image depicts Yosemite Falls, a prominent waterfall in Yosemite National Park, California. The photograph shows a group of people standing at the base of the falls, showcasing the grandeur of the natural landscape. This photograph was taken before the park was established, capturing a moment in time before tourism and modern development altered the landscape. Stereoscopic photographs, like this one, were popular in the 19th century, offering viewers a three-dimensional experience of the depicted scene. The work is currently housed in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.