Through Three Lenses: The Visionary Who Captured an Empire in Color

The quality of his photographs continues to astonish modern viewers. The colors appear fresh and vibrant, as if the scenes were captured only yesterday rather than more than a century ago. This clarity is largely due to his meticulous technique and the stability of the glass plate negatives he used. Many of the hues he captured—bright blue river waters, deep green forests, the warm tones of traditional garments—retain their intensity even today when viewed in digital form.