Gezicht op een kloof op een eiland van Fiji before 1899

This photograph of a canyon on the east shore of Ngillangillah Island in Fiji was taken by W. McM. Woodworth. The image invites us to consider the historical context of exploration and colonialism, and how the depiction of landscapes played a role in shaping perceptions of foreign lands. The act of photographing and naming this landscape, transforming it into a commodity, should be considered. How does this process reflect power dynamics between the colonizer and the colonized? The photograph captures a moment of stillness, but it also prompts reflection on the histories and cultural meanings embedded within this landscape. It serves as a reminder of the complex layers of history, identity, and power that shape our understanding of the world around us.