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Images such as this one displayed Watkins' skill with his new types of cameras. He was able to obtain many high up photos, making his pictures quite cutting edge for the time while he became a worthy rival for Weed.

This photo gallery was purchased in 1874 by Benjamin Batchelder and his brother Perez Batchelder. These two brothers were some of the first photographers in the Stockton region as early as 1852.

Johnston was especially interested in images such as these, although she took photos of more than just birds. She had an intense focus on wildlife by itself and animals in their natural habitats.

Pictures like this were very popular at the time, with Cathedral Rock still being a well-photographed area. With new types of camera and support equipment, Watkins was able to get many views from up high, along with panoramas.

Spooner was very interested in Stockton in general, but he focused especially on churches and normal residences of people within the town. Here is shown the oldest church in the town, known as Stockton 1st Presbyterian. Second is also shown another…