color photos from Imperial Russia

[joerookery]

Randy sent me this this morning–you have to see this.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-17449958" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[RON]

It's simply amazing to see such old photos in color...
The guy should've travelled to Prussia and solved many mysteries for us collectors.

 

[911car]

This is great Joe! Looks like pictures from the southern parts: Georgia, Armenia, Kashastan. Are these dated?
Bruno

 

[911car]

I meant Kazahstan of course...

 

[joerookery]

All between 1909–1912. Amazing clarity. 3 color filter. Simply amazing.

 

[Gustaf]

These were published in a book "Photographs for the Tzar" about 30 years ago, they are really unbelievable.
Best
Gus

 

[drakegoodman]

I recall getting a similar email a while back and was equally blown away. Amazing stuff.

Here's the link I received, slightly larger images: http://sechtl-vosecek.ucw.cz/en/prokudin-gorsky/sever.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;