Quiz of the Day (13)

[ckiang]

Some photography history question. Worthwhile doing some research.

Who is the inventor of photography?

As usual, if you know, please don't post directly. Thanks.

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CK

 

[kongg]

Mr Louis??

 

[ninelives]

Originally posted by kongg
Mr Louis??

u new to this game?? the answer will not be released before the deadline.

 

[ckiang]

Come on guys, do some research!

:gbounce:

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CK

 

[Wolfgang]

Originally posted by ckiang
Come on guys, do some research!

:gbounce:

Regards
CK

Ooooooooh. I know i know... hehe :gbounce:

 

[ckiang]

Answer is Joseph Nicephore Niépce.

In 1827, Niepce successfully produced the world's first photograph by exposing a metal plate coated with bitumen in a camera for 8 hours. This is the historic picture he took:

pic from http://www.rleggat.com/photohistory/

Read the rest of the history of photography here:
http://www.rleggat.com/photohistory/

Regards
CK