Yosemite Valley from Mariposa Trail
1865
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1865
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This photo shows a wide Yosemite valley. Snowy peaks stand sharp behind a forest of dark pines. A river winds through the center, catching the light just right. Weed took this in 1865, five years after his first Yosemite photos. He used huge glass plates to catch fine details. His calm view makes the wild land feel close and real. Look up Charles Leander Weed (American, 1824–1903) next.
