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History of Photography – The Past and Evolution of Photography
The history of photography dates back centuries, and many scientists, inventors, and technological innovations have contributed to making it easy for anyone to take photographs today. The first photographic experiments began in the early 19th century, but the idea of capturing light dates back much earlier.
The basis of photography is camera obscura (camera obscura), which was already known to ancient Greek and Arab scientists. It was a device similar to a pinhole camera that allowed the projection of an image of the outside world onto an internal surface. However, there was no way to record the image.
The first real photo Joseph Nicéphore Niépce It was created by a French inventor in 1826 or 1827 on a tin plate coated with bitumen. However, this process required an extremely long exposure time – up to 8 hours or more!
In 1839 Louis Daguerre developed the daguerreotype, which allowed for faster and more detailed images to be captured. This was the first widely used photographic process, and this year is considered the official birth of photography.
The technology of photography continued to develop in the following decades. In the 1850s, the wet collodion process, which resulted in sharper and more durable images. In the early 20th century, the Kodak company He introduced portable cameras and pre-loaded films, which allowed amateur photography to spread.
The digital revolution at the end of the 20th century took photography in a completely new direction. The first digital cameras They appeared in the 1980s, but really became popular in the 2000s. Nowadays, with smartphones and advanced digital cameras, photography has become accessible to everyone.
Photography has not only evolved technologically, but has also evolved into an art form. Photographs help preserve moments in time, tell stories, and preserve memories forever. The past of photography is an exciting and ever-evolving world, with a future that still holds many possibilities.
I hope this short historical overview will be interesting for your readers! 😊 If you would like to highlight any specific details, I am happy to refine the text!
For my article on the history of photography, I use images from the following sources as illustrations:
- View from the study (1826 or 1827): Joseph Nicéphore Niépce took the first known photograph, which was taken with an exposure of over 8 hours.
- Daguerreotype (1839): An example of the first widespread photographic process developed by Louis Daguerre. Daguerreotype
- The first photograph of a human (1838): Made by Louis Daguerre in Paris, showing a shoeshine man and his customer.
- The first color photograph (1861): A durable color photograph taken by James Clerk Maxwell depicting a colored ribbon.
- The first digital photograph (1957): Created by Russell Kirsch, depicting a portrait of his son Walden.
These images illustrate the milestones in the development of photography. However, it is important to be aware of copyright restrictions. Most early photographs are now in the public domain, but always check the legal status of a specific image and provide proper attribution.
You can find more detailed information and images about the history of photography in the relevant Wikipedia article.
What do you think about the development of photography? How do you see the differences between the past and the present in the world of photography? Do you have a favorite historical photographer or an old process that fascinates you? Share your thoughts and opinions on this topic! I look forward to your comments, experiences and even personal stories, as the past of photography can be special and inspiring for all of us. Feel free to write, let's talk about it together!
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2 Comments
Sándor Andrási
Szia Szilvi!
Sikerült megnyitnom a videókat. Györgyinek is megmutattam. A film láttán szinte még az érzés is visszatért bennem, mintha újra Békéscsabán ülnék az ekipázs ligetben és a Kiss Jenő oktatóm éppen osztana ki az aznapi címeket „bárány, ürü, vezérürü”. Arra már nem emlékszem melyik volt a jó es melyik a rossz.
A képek is nagyon tetszenek és a szöveges rész is nagyon összeszedett és élmény olvasni.
Még annyi, hogy Csimasznak is elküldtem.
Üdv, Szilvi és további jó munkálatokat! Na és persze jó egsészséget, mert az a legfontosabb már a mi korunkban.
Szilveszter German
Szia Sanyi!
Köszönöm a biztatást és az elismerést! Még sokat kell dolgoznom rajta, hogy minden kész legyen, de remélem február végére meg lesz!
Üdvözlet, és jó egészséget nektek is!
Majd jelzek ha kész vagyok a web-lapommal.