Carleton E. Watkins November 11, 1829-June 23, 1916

Bio Born in Oneonta, New York In late 1854 Watkins met photographer Robert Vance began working for him In late 1854 he learned the photographic techniques and processes from him and perfected them during his career. San Francisco’s best known photographer Got world fame for the views in Yosemite

El Capitan Mirror View of El Capitan, 1872, 5 ½” x 14” Many said that this made him the most artistic American landscape photographer in the 19 th century Watkins employed mules to carry his equipment to Yosemite.

Celilo Name of this photo is Cape Horn Near Celilo, 1867 / 15 3/4 x 20 5/8 in. (40 x 52.4 cm) It was suggested as a symbolic representation of a national doctrine. Walking here to take this, was the longest travel Watkins took on his four month excursion.

Columbia River Called: Columbia River, Captured in 1867 This was considered 2 nd to the Yosemite. Represents high point in Watkins He wanted to give viewers sense they was traveling too

San Francisco Russian Hill Observatory, 1865 used a stereo camera called stereoscope created an illusion of startling three- dimensional depth.

Best General View’ No.2 ‘Yosemite Valley from the Best General View’ No.2, 1866 Used new mammoth- plate camera designed to expose collodion-on- glass negatives were 18’- by-22’ in size. He got international fame using these equipments.

Rapids The Rapids, Upper Cascades,1883 Some say it gives a sense of the power of the water as it passed over the rocks in this area. Took realistic pictures.

Falls Yosemite Falls Looks hard to take depth of field It looks like your there

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