Visionary photographer William Notman (1826–1891) owed his early fame to portraits in snowy settings typical of Canada’s winters, shot entirely in studio! What did he use for snow? Lambswool, salt and paint.
An exhibit at the Canadian Museum of History lets you experience 19th century Canada through the lens of this pioneer, the first Canadian photographer to gain an international reputation.
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Welcome back dear J.Walters, this was beautiful photograph, what a creative one… Thank you, Love, nia
Thank you Nia!
Interesting post. Nice to see this (been a while). 🙂
Thanks Brett, looking forward to getting reaquainted with O Canada.
So glad to see your post; its been forever! Just started to follow you on Pinterest also. Marianne Larsen Reninger
Thank you, long hiatus!