Trees and people on Tonga. This is on Tongatapu,the main island of Tonga,a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean. Photographed during the voyage of HMS Challenger (1872-1876). This scientific expedition,organised by the Royal Society,spent four years surveying the world's oceans. The ship was equipped with a dark room,enabling development of the photographs taken of the lands and peoples encountered. It is thought that this expedition was the first to include routine photography as well as an official artist | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Natural History Museum, London |
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