Artillery stripped trees and a signboard pointing the way for pack transport

Artillery stripped trees and a signboard pointing the way for pack transport

The photographer has managed to produce, with careful use of composition and light, this startling and memorable image. The otherworldliness of this ravaged landscape, shrouded in clouds of dust or smoke, leaves a lasting impression. The foreground is littered with many objects, including an abandoned carriage and a sign stating 'pack transport this way.' [Original reads: 'OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN ON THE BRITISH WESTERN FRONT. AT COURCELETTE. Artillery stripped trees and a signboard pointing the way for pack transport.'] digital.nls.uk/74548392 Image by National Library of Scotland