microphotography - digital narrative
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Microphotography
Museum für Fotografie
Inspiration for the presentation was an exhibition in Museum für Fotografie in Berlin.
Microphotography - what is that?
• A photography taken through a microscope or similar device to show a magnified image of an item.
• John B. Dancer used it for the first time in 1839; he achieved reduction ratio of 160:1.
• For many years was perceived as “somewhat trifling and childish.” Dictionary of Photography, 1858.
• Since 20th century – two separated ways of develop-ment – art and science.
Carrot
Soy sauce
Microchip
Penicillin
Worm with children
Agate
Soap film
Shaving cream with water
Snowflake
Bee with pollen
Brine shrimp
Caffeine crystals
Beer bubble
Cotton fiber
Drop of water
Art or science – choice is yours
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