AKphotography

10/03/2025

Dynasty of photographers documents Albania's history.
- BBC
- Marubi
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04/03/2025

Marilyn Monroe & Rolleiflex

23/02/2025

09/02/2025

09/02/2025

10 Unknown Facts About Photography
1. The First Photo Was an Accident: The first photograph, taken in 1826 by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce, was an accidental exposure of a view from his window that took eight hours to develop.
2. The Word "Photography" Means "Drawing with Light": The term comes from the Greek words "photos" (light) and "graphein" (to write or draw).
3. Early Photographs Were Poisonous: The chemicals used to develop early photographs, such as silver nitrate and mercury, were highly toxic and dangerous to handle.
4. Cameras Can See More Than Humans: Cameras can capture a wider range of light, including ultraviolet and infrared, which humans cannot see.
5. The First Digital Camera Was Huge: The first digital camera, invented in 1975, weighed 8 pounds and had a resolution of 0.01 megapixels.
6. The Most Expensive Photograph Ever Sold Cost $4.3 Million: Peter Lik's photograph "Phantom" was sold for a record-breaking price in 2014.
7. The Camera Obscura Preceded the Camera: This ancient optical device, which projected images onto a surface, was a precursor to modern cameras.
8. The First Color Photograph Was Taken in 1861: James Clerk Maxwell developed a process for capturing color images using three black and white photographs taken through red, green, and blue filters.
9. The Human Eye Is a Natural Camera: The eye's lens focuses light onto the retina, which acts like a film, capturing images.
10. Photography Has Changed the World: Photography has had a profound impact on society, influencing everything from art and journalism to science and law enforcement.

21/01/2025

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