The camera obscura was developed in Europe around the 13th century and was one of the inventions that led to photography. Just like your eye, as light passes through a small aperture the image is projected upside down on the opposite surface retaining its perspective and color.
Organizations
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La Fototeca
La Fototeca, was founded in 2009 by a group of young Guatemalan photographers that where convinced that photography changed their life. In its way of engaging its purpose, of giving people the opportunity to change their life through photography, La Fototeca provides a complete platform with solid educational foundations and promotion of those national and international photographers via The School, FototropĂa (gallery) and GuatePhoto Festival.
Camera Obscura
Featuring: Various Artists
Locations
View Location Details Brooklyn Bridge Park – Pier 5 UplandsBrooklyn,
NY 11201
Location open 24 hours