History's very first 'selfie'.....
May 30, 2018 14:24:20 #
kskarma
Loc: Topeka, KS
After a long and very extensive search, historians have finally found the "Alpha Source" of selfies...!! Apparently this iconic, but slightly disturbing, image was the start of the current "selfie craze" that has swept the country. The original is now housed in the Library of Congress.
Now you know the rest of the story....use this knowledge for good....and NOT for evil.....!
Now you know the rest of the story....use this knowledge for good....and NOT for evil.....!
May 30, 2018 16:24:07 #
May 31, 2018 09:41:29 #
Actually, the first selfie was taken by Robert Cornelius in 1839.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/this-is-the-first-selfie-ever-180948114/
The image the OP posted may be iconic, definitely disturbing, maybe the start of the selfie craze, but not the first selfie.
--Bob
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/this-is-the-first-selfie-ever-180948114/
The image the OP posted may be iconic, definitely disturbing, maybe the start of the selfie craze, but not the first selfie.
--Bob
kskarma wrote:
After a long and very extensive search, historians... (show quote)
May 31, 2018 10:24:10 #
Ran around Europe with one of these for the Army, but preferred my Linhoff for personal work
May 31, 2018 11:54:58 #
May 31, 2018 13:31:08 #
kskarma
Loc: Topeka, KS
ebbote wrote:
If that was a selfie wouldn't the lettering on the camera be backwards?
You would think that would be the case, BUT the local pharmacist, who did all the week long photo processing and printing work, was innovative enough to flip the negative before making the contact print...!! I've been informed that at this point in history, PhotoShop Rel. 0.002 did not yet have the ability to "Rotate" and "Flip" photos...!
May 31, 2018 13:41:38 #
Thanks, that would explain it. I also question the reflection in the camera lens, it looks like a mans face that looks nothing like the photographer.
kskarma wrote:
You would think that would be the case, BUT the lo... (show quote)
May 31, 2018 14:11:12 #
kskarma
Loc: Topeka, KS
ebbote wrote:
Thanks, that would explain it. I also question the reflection in the camera lens, it looks like a mans face that looks nothing like the photographer.
You have a very sharp eye....the reflection is actually that of Mathew Brady..
May 31, 2018 15:41:20 #
kskarma wrote:
You have a very sharp eye....the reflection is actually that of Mathew Brady..
That would explain why the shutter cable is not depressed.
Jun 1, 2018 10:47:34 #
kskarma
Loc: Topeka, KS
bw79st wrote:
That would explain why the shutter cable is not depressed.
Yes...Mr. Brady had suggested that since this Baby Graphic did have the optional Focal Plane shutter, that would be a better way to make the exposure...thanks for lending your keen eye to this posting....VERY valuable insights...!!
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