This method relied on capturing three separate exposures of the same scene, each through a different color filter—typically red, green, and blue. While simple in concept, the process required extraordinary precision. The subject had to remain still, the exposures had to be aligned perfectly, and the subsequent projection or printing demanded careful calibration. Prokudin-Gorsky devoted years to perfecting this technique, achieving a level of clarity and color accuracy that was exceptional for his time. His work demonstrated that color photography was not only possible but capable of capturing the world with a depth and realism never before seen.
