This is that bridge today.
The banks weren’t naturally devoid of any vegetation.
And just in case you’re interested in way too much context for the OP photo:
https://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/the-bridges-at-bellenglise-and-riqueval/Damn. Both for the shocking level of desolation inflicted at the time, and for the beauty of it now.
any info on what camera used? my initial assumption its large format at least 4x5. in that case it have enough resolution that you could identify each person. probably thats why theyre looking at the camera.
Just check the EXIF
lol
I don’t have the answer, but can point you in the right direction. The photographer is David McLellan, Second Lieutenant. It’s catalogue number Q9534 in the Imperial War Museum. McLellan had access to custom cameras like surveillance cameras for use in planes.
Looks treacherous af, cool picture!
For a split second I thought those were all skeltons
“Some of you have died, but that is a sacrifice the Crown is willing to make!”
[bone-rattling silence]
