Niagarawatervallen in de winter, gezien vanaf Prospect Point 1866 - 1910

This stereo card depicts a wintery scene of Niagarawatervallen, and was captured by George E. Curtis, a 19th-century photographer. As a commercial photographer, Curtis capitalized on the popularity of Niagara Falls as a tourist destination. However, this commercial image exists within a deeper historical and cultural context. From the 19th century onwards, tourism and industry have brought significant changes to the landscape around Niagara Falls, impacting its ecosystem and the Indigenous communities who have ancestral connections to the land. The scene, transformed into a commodity, often overlooks these deeper histories. The choice to capture this scene in winter adds another layer of emotional complexity. The falls, partially frozen, evoke a sense of stillness. This offers a quiet invitation to reflect on our relationship with nature and the ways we impact and are impacted by the world around us.