Camera

A box that allows light to pass through a pinhole aperture or a lens, which regulates the light entering the box and produces an image of the world outside the box on an internal surface opposite the aperture or lens. The use of mirrors causes the picture to be seen in reverse because, as when seen by the human eye, it is displayed upside-down (whereas it is inverted by the human brain).


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Martin Kaninsky

Martin is the creator of About Photography Blog. With over 15 years of experience as a practicing photographer, Martin’s approach focuses on photography as an art form, emphasizing the stories behind the images rather than concentrating on gear.

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