Olosega and Ofu Islands

This photograph depicts the islands of Olosega (foreground) and Ofu (background) that are part of the Manu'a group of islands in American Samoa. The highest visible point on Olosega is Mount Piumafua. The photographer's position is on the shoreline of the island named Ta'u.

Thomas Andrew: Photographer of Samoa

This photograph is part of a large collection of images taken by Thomas Andrew, a New Zealander who lived in Samoa from 1891 to 1939. Andrew is best known for his studio portraits, but he ventured well beyond that controlled environment. He photographed political events, recorded daily life, and shot idyllic scenes for the tourist market, as his diverse portfolio reveals.