Composition : 92,5% silver, 7,5% copper
Mintage: 15,000

Panorama of grandeur

From the moment the first Europeans began exploring the New World, they struggled with the task of capturing its beauty for the people back home. The most eloquent words, the most elaborate paintings could not fully convery the vast landscape they encontered.

Even as photography emerged in the early 19th century to deliver a level of realism the world had never seen, those who sought to recreate Canada's vastness using a lens found even this latest technology could not capture the full scope of the scenery that lay before them.

Still, those working with this exciting new medium persevered. Throughout North America and Europe, these visionaires developednew equipement and techniques, hoping their experiemnts would producethe image they longed for.

Finally, success! Canadian John R Conno's invention of 1887 was one in a flurry of technological innovation that enabled this new generation of artist to capture a vast image on film - from 180 to full360 degrees!

Just like the early advenurers that had trekked hundreds miles and scaled colossal heights, photographers triumphed over Canda's seemingly unconquerable landscape, bringing a true sense of this stunning world to those who could not venture there - a vision that porpelled photography throughout the 20e century and reigns to this day.


 

CANADIAN ACHIEVEMENTS - PANORAMIC PHOTOGRAPHY - NIAGARA FALLS - 2007 CANADIAN COINS 02 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 13- CANADIAN HISTORY and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.