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August 3, 2008
The suggestor writes, "When you see photograms posted, they are often quite stark, lacking subtlety and detail, but this cyanotype photogram by =rawimage is the epitome of grace, subtlety, and elegance. You won't want to miss this artist's gallery, for he is as versatile as an artist as he is skilled.
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LIFESPAN

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My entry for the PASSAGES CONTEST hosted by SIXBYSIX

a cyanotype photogram. since it's 25 x 25 cm I took a photo instead of scanning it.
Image size
1820x1820px 2 MB
Make
OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.
Model
E-500
Shutter Speed
1/500 second
Aperture
F/4.5
Focal Length
57 mm
ISO Speed
100
Date Taken
Nov 30, 1999, 12:00:00 AM
© 2008 - 2024 rawimage
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featured here:  Discussion 4 ~ Camera-less PhotographyCamera-less Photography
The definition of photography is that of creating an image using the recording of light. This could be done by applying light-sensitive emulsion to paper and then exposing to a light source for a set amount of time. By using a camera that houses light sensitive film or other materials. Or by today's most prevalent method, that of a camera with a digital sensor that records information about the light. Some of the first photographs ever made were created without the use of a camera so I chose for this months discussion to highlight some of these techniques, from photograms to x-rays, and to broaden awareness and increase the inspiration to create photographic works that do not rely on a camera to be created. 
Carrie Witherell - Cyanotype Photograms
A photogram is a photographic image made without a camera by placing objects directly onto the surface of a light-sensitiv