Photography Pioneers: Kolb Brothers, Grand Canyon Photo Sessions Between Heaven and Hell

Dangerous climbing: For their spectacular images the brothers also ventured into poorly developed areas of the Grand Canyon. When they left the paths, they tied their mules and carried the heavy photo equipment on her shoulders. Here we see Ellsworth Kolb on the Hummingbird Trail in the Coconino Sandstone. The photo was taken around 1913. | Grand Canyon National Park / Kolb Brothers