This picture is more awesome than you might have imagined if you think about the time period and the fastest modes of travel.

In 1884, pictures were taken by steadying the large cameras on tripods. The lens apertures were opened (or uncovered) for a particular length of time and then shut. Most negatives were made on prepared glass plates.

I would NOT have wanted to be the photographer, but I am glad someone was wild enough to do it. I can't see making a quick exit on your horse or in a wagon or a buggy.

There was one way this picture could have been made that was not quite so dangerous. The photographer could have been inside a train, but then they would have had to stop. Then you hav...

This picture is more awesome than you might have imagined if you think about the time period and the fastest modes of travel.

In 1884, pictures were taken by steadying the large cameras on tripods. The lens apertures were opened (or uncovered) for a particular length of time and then shut. Most negatives were made on prepared glass plates.

I would NOT have wanted to be the photographer, but I am glad someone was wild enough to do it. I can't see making a quick exit on your horse or in a wagon or a buggy.

There was one way this picture could have been made that was not quite so dangerous. The photographer could have been inside a train, but then they would have had to stop. Then you have the issues of getting started again and moving away fast enough.

We need to know more!!! What's the rest of the story? lol