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Celebrate Nat'l Camera Day
The origin of National Camera Day is unknown, but it is used as a reminder for us to remember the existence of the camera and its many benefits. After all, how many other mediums can capture people and places so beautifully? How many other mediums can evoke smiles of memories past, or reminders of events that have shaped our lives?
The camera, in all of its many forms, is to be celebrated. This humble device has become a major part of our lives, and so, on National Camera Day, snap some photos during your lunch hour, on your commute to work, or whenever a moment of inspiration strikes.
Of course, the way you take pictures probably won’t be the way that people did it before the advent of digital photography and smart devices. Readers of a younger generation will be reaching for their smartphones to take photos of the world around them. And even if you are somebody who was well-versed in the wonderful world of 35mm film and zoom lenses, you might still find yourself reaching for your mobile device instead of that vintage camera from yesteryear.
Still, no matter what type of device you use to take photos, do something this National Camera Day. We all need to express ourselves creatively, so let your juices flow when you’re out and about or pottering around in your home, and take some magical pics.
History of Cameras and Photography
Cameras and photography have developed substantially over the years, from its early roots with the French inventor Joseph Niépce right up to modern day digital photography.
Joseph Niépce was a French inventor and is most noted as one of the inventors of photography and as a pioneer in the field. He developed the heliograph; a technique used to produce the world’s first known photograph in 1825, the view from the window at Le Gras the families estate.
In 1839, Louis Jacques Daguerre took the first fixed image that didn’t fade. He is recognized for his invention of the daguerreotype process of photography. He became known as one of the fathers of photography. His method required 30 minutes of exposure. He named the process – the Daguerreotype. Tintypes were developed in 1856 by Hamilton Smith and decades later, George Eastman invented flexible and unbreakable film that could be rolled. This was the birth of the first Kodak that was offered for sale in 1888.
In 1925 the Leica I went on sale, and its immediate popularity spawned a number of competitors. Kodak was one such competitor, and they released the Retina I in 1934. Though 35 mm cameras were still out of reach for most people things would soon change with the introduction of the inexpensive Argus A in 1936. The Japanese camera industry began with the birth of Canon in 1936 with its 35 mm rangefinder. Japanese cameras would soon become incredibly popular in the West after the Korean War as veterans and soldiers stationed in Japan brought them back to the United States.
While conventional cameras were becoming more refined and sophisticated, an entirely new type of camera appeared on the market in 1948. While TSLR and SLR were still the rage this new camera would change the way people would capture memories. This was the Polaroid, the world’s first instant-picture camera where no film development was needed. Known as a Land Camera after its inventor, Edwin Land, this camera was able to produce finished positive prints from the exposed negatives in under a minute. This new camera took the market by storm as people no longer had to sit still for long periods of time in order for their photographer to snap a picture.
The first digital camera that was commercially sold was in December of 1989 in Japan, the DS-X by Fuji. In 1991, Kodak brought to market the Kodak DCS-100, the beginning of a long line of professional Kodak DCS SLR cameras that were based in part on film bodies. It used a 1.3 megapixel sensor and was priced at $13,000.
The first commercially available digital camera, in the United States, was the 1990 the Dycam Model 1. It was originally a commercial failure because it was black and white, low in resolution, and cost nearly $1,000 but this changed and soon became loved by photographers.
With the standardisation of JPEG and MPEG in 1988, image and video files could be compressed for storage onto a SD or CF card. With the introduction of the Nikon D1 in 1999 at 2.47 megapixels, this was the first digital SLR that was entirely by a major manufacturer. The D1 cost just under $6,000 and was inexpensive for professional photographers and high-end consumers. This camera also used Nikon F-mount lenses, which meant photographers could utilise many of the lenses they already owned.
By 2010, nearly all mobile phones featured built-in camera with a resolution of 1-2 megapixels digital video camera. Many cameras also featured built-in GPS.
thanks, Michele, Picture Coordinator
and a cat that she created with love & stitches....
WORD OF THE DAY
light-fingered
MEANING:adjective:
1. Prone to or skilled at stealing.
2. Having nimble fingers or having a light touch.
ETYMOLOGY:From light, from Old English leoht + finger, from Old English. Earliest documented use: 1546. A synonym of the first sense is sticky-fingered.
USAGE:“Every country has its charlatans and rogues, be they light-fingered British MPs or pork-happy American congressmen.”
Because We’re Worth It; The Economist (London, UK); Jul 12, 2014.
1. Prone to or skilled at stealing.
2. Having nimble fingers or having a light touch.
Because We’re Worth It; The Economist (London, UK); Jul 12, 2014.
IDIOM OF THE DAY
What does 'bit player' mean?
Meaning: A bit player has a small or unimportant role in something.
we saw, but we left her alone....
thanks, Patsy
Queen Elizabeth is back on her horse....
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
In England, the Speaker of the House is not allowed to speak.
During the chariot scene in 'Ben Hur' a small red car can be seen in the distance.
Ivory bar soap floating was a mistake. They had been overmixing the soap formula causing excess air bubbles that made it float. Customers wrote and told how much they loved that it floated, and it has floated ever since.
this one just does NOT like early mornings.....
READERS INFO
Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent, "Italian wet rub for chicken to die for."
Into a food processor put:
2 t. Lemon juice1 clove garlic1 T. Parmesan or Romano cheese1/2 t. Himalayan pink salt1/4 t. Freshly ground pepper*1/2. t. Herbes de Provence.
Whir for a moment, then while running drizzle in:
2 T. Extra-virgin olive oil.
That should now be emulsified a bit, so now add:
1 small onion, quartered.
Now you will have a loose paste with which to massage your chicken before roasting at 350° for 40 minutes in your oven, or 30 minutes in your air fryer, turning once after 20 minutes.
This should be enough for 4 thighs, so increase accordingly. Swap out your herb blend to taste to change it up, or just use some basil, etc.
*Nutritionists have found that the delicate oils in prepackaged ground black pepper go rancid very quickly, which we usually cannot taste. These rancid oils have been implicated in prostate cancer in the past, so if you love your man, get a grinder and use a nice mix of black, white, red and green peppercorns.
Black Forest horses of Germany are now an endangered species :o(((
COFFEEthanks, Ella
Black Forest horses of Germany are now an endangered species :o(((
PICTURES OF THE DAY
Crystal precision (Spain)
knit
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knit
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knit
CROCHET PATTERNS OF THE DAY
thanks, Helen
crochet
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purple coleus - I'd love to grow some again....
PANTRY RECIPE
determined to reach that darned wiggly thing.....
CROCKPOT RECIPE
VEGAN/ VEGETARIAN RECIPE
Both vegetarian and vegan diets may provide health benefits, including reduced body weight, lower cholesterol levels, and decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, it is important for vegetarians and vegans to ensure that they are meeting all of their nutritional requirements.
SWEETS RECIPE
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS
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Contains 190 nutrients and phytonutrients for our skin Vitamin C concentrations are 12 times higher than an orange. The oil contains Omega 3, 6, 9, and the only plant source of omega 7 + Vitamins B1, B2, K, A, and E, folic acid, an array of powerful antioxidants and minerals.
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