Peculiar shaped Rocks on Kulangsu Island, Amoy 1869

John Thomson's "Peculiar shaped Rocks on Kulangsu Island, Amoy" (1869) captures a dramatic landscape, highlighting the geological formations on Kulangsu Island near Amoy, China. The photo shows a large, rounded boulder precariously balanced on a smaller rock with the shoreline and distant hills in the background. The image exemplifies Thomson's interest in documenting the unique and often overlooked aspects of the world. This photograph is an example of his work in documenting the natural world through landscape photography. This particular photograph was part of his groundbreaking book "Illustrations of China and its People," which served to introduce Western audiences to the diverse cultures and natural wonders of China in the 19th century.