Self Portrait

This black crested macaque grabbed someone's camera and took this self-portrait. He looks remarkably pleased with himself: reminds me of several TV personalities we all know.

Tales from Andrew Sullivan. Also check here for another self-portrait by the same macaque.

apparently the macaque, as photographer, owns the copyright. So sue me.

Crimean War photos

Somehow I managed to stumble across a site with dozens of pictures taken during the Crimean War (1853-1856), over a century and a half ago. This one is typical, except: They all seem to be staring at the dog.

WW I and the Canadians

A rare color photo of Canadian troops, of the 19th Winnipeg Rifles. (et al.)