The Ambonese colonial soldiers are gathered beneath a tree, bayonets unsheathed and in hand. It appears they are being coordinated; the camera does not bother them. In another photo, Dayak soldiers pose with spears and shields. Both images were clearly taken by someone adept at navigating challenging environments, from scenes of war to those deep in the jungle. The photographer must also have been experienced at his craft, given the way he made his subjects feel at ease.