Gelatin silver photograph showing a large group of hunters posed along the wooden sidewalk in front of the brick-fronted Hotel Niles in Alturas, California. The men, dressed in early 20th-century work and sporting attire, hold an extensive display of ducks from a successful hunt, arranged in rows at their feet and in their arms. Several dogs sit among the group, reinforcing the organized nature of the outing. Painted signage across the boardwalk reads “Alturas Gun Club Annual Duck Hunt,” anchoring the image to a specific club event.

The Hotel Niles dominates the background, its name prominently painted across the upper brick façade. At street level, storefront signage for “Pitt River Hardware Company” is visible, along with additional painted advertisements partially legible at the right. A telegraph pole and simple boardwalk construction emphasize the small-town commercial setting typical of northern California communities in this period. The photograph is carefully composed to include both the architectural setting and the full breadth of the hunting party, creating a strong documentary record of a local sporting tradition.

Photograph measures approximately 6.5 x 8.25 inches, mounted on a 9 x 11 inch gray mount. The mount retains a printed label on the verso for “Riesen, Up-to-date Photographer, Alturas, Cal.” Light wear to mount edges and surface from handling, with the image remaining clear and well-defined.