Unique Circus Images.

 Here are some rare images that have been taken of unique acts through the 1800's.

Lady and the Serpent  

Russian Contortionist 

Lion Tamer 

Hippopotamus Trainer

Lion Trainer 

Clown with Hippopotamus Trainer

Knife Thrower with Assistant 

Knife Juggler 

Unicycle Rider. 

These images are treasured in the circus world as they reflect the life and atmosphere of what once was the age of a life time. Before WHS (Workplace Health & Safety) was brought into the picture, acts would perform amazing death defying tricks that would aww an audience to silence, this makes it harder for performers these days to impress the audiance to the standards that where set by the 1800's acts. 

Flicker Circus Photographers

There is a circus photography group on Flicker that has dedicated their time to posing their photos for those who are interested in unique and creative circus images. This group has got over 1,500 members and together they have posted 16,000 traditional and contemporary circus images.
This Flicker group is public to view and easy to join, they don't only post pictures they also have a place for discussions, so if you have any questions or topics that you with to be answered or learn more about that is a great place to ask them.
These photographs range from beginners level to highly advanced photography, so don't be shy to join the group and post your images. This isn't just a place to post images, while looking at these stunning images you find yourself inspired, thus making your work deep and filled with layers of meaning.