through the Lens .....

I am on a photography exhibition roll. Sander yesterday, Thomson today. I really enjoyed this collection of early photographs from China, taken between 1868 to 1872 by the Scot, John Thomson. Quite different to the portraits I saw yesterday. This is very early photojournalism.

Many of the shots have a sense of place, all the labels have good detailed information about the sitters and/or locations. It is like a peep into a hidden world somehow. Several of the prints are very large, some show clear damage to the glass negatives, and others have notes written on them. A few images appear to be reversed - I did ask an attendant if he knew why, but he didn't and suggested I come back to join a timed daily tour. I will definitely go back, as there is more to see and take in.

The show runs until 12 June at the Burrell Collection, Pollok Park, Glasgow. Admission free.