Created on 2024-01-26

The image shows a canyon landscape with the Colorado River flowing through it. Steep inclined rock faces flank either side of the river, showing layered geological formations. The canyon walls have a rugged texture and seem to rise directly from the water’s edge, dominating the scene. In the foreground, on the right bank of the river, there is a person sitting on the rocks, providing a sense of scale and human presence in contrast to the grandeur of the natural environment. The sky above is overexposed, making it difficult to discern any detail. The caption at the bottom reads "Iceberg Canon, Colorado River, Looking Above. No. 11," indicating a specific location along the river and that this is part of a series of images. There is also text at the top margin indicating the photograph is related to exploration work in Nevada and Arizona, conducted in 1871 under Lieutenant George M. Wheeler. The photographer's credit, "T.H. O'Sullivan Phot," is positioned at the bottom left.

Created on 2024-03-29

The image shows a serene landscape of the Iceberg Canyon along the Colorado River. Rugged, rocky cliffs and mountains rise up on either side of the river, which flows calmly through the canyon. In the foreground, a figure can be seen sitting on a rock, taking in the dramatic scenery. The image has a monochromatic, sepia-toned quality characteristic of early photography. Overall, the scene conveys a sense of the natural grandeur and isolation of this remote, untamed part of the American West.