Color Photos of Russian Life

Newsweek on line has a breathtaking series of color photographs of russian life posted on line. The photos span a period from the 1900s to just before the revolution in 1917. I found two amazing things about the series. The first is how well the colors are captured in the photography. You get a sense that you are actually there looking at the subject with your own eyes, rather than through a medium. Take a look at picture 22, "The Emir of Bukhara" and see how the colors of his robes jump out at you. The second is how well the photos have been preserved. Many of these photographs have survived well over a century. Truly a treat for the eyes. Sphere: Related Content