In 1909, Russian photographer Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii set out on a three-year photography journey under the blessing of Tsar Nicholas II to capture images of the Russian Empire. Using a specialized camera, Prokudin-Gorskii shot three quick black-and-white shots of his subjects using colored filters. The three images were later combined and projected using filtered lanterns that created near true color images. The vivid shots reveal a fascinating slice of history in a time before the Russian Revolution and World War I.
Full collection at Boston.com’s Big Picture.
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I looked at all the photos and I was amazed! I cannot believe they were taken about 100 years ago! They are so beautiful for today, not just then. The work is remarkable. I liked the Jewish boys photo and the children on the hillside… it’s so erry looking into their faces. Thanks for sharing! I def. want to mention some of these photos on my blog. It’s nothing I’ve ever seen before.
Rachel
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Glad you liked it Rachel
I see you’ve already shared the post on your blog as well.. cheers!