The first time war time photography emerged was during the Mexican-American War, 1846-48, and the Crimean War, 1853-56; however it wasn’t until the American Civil War, 1861-65, that photography became far more widespread. Just 20 years after the invention of photography there were already more than 5000 photographers working in America and so when the…
List Of The Most Iconic Photos Of Rock Stars
When it comes to iconic photographs there are few more recognizable, universally appealing and world famous than images of the rarefied breed of rock stars that made it to the top of the industry. These cultural icons not only transformed the music of their times but they also had a huge effect on society as…
All You Need To Know About Photographing Protests
Protests, civil disobedience and even, at the extreme, revolutions, have always played an important role in shaping society and driving change in the relationship between the citizen and the state. However, it wasn’t until the invention of photography and the affordable camera that protests and the causes they stood for were able to be broadcast…
Best Things To Do In Prague In A Day
Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic. Besides, it is the 13th biggest city in the European Union and Bohemia’s historical capital. This city is situated along the Vltava River and has an estimated population of around 1.3 million people (the metropolitan region has an estimated 2.7 million people). Prague has a temperate climate…
Best Things To Do In Stockholm During Winter
If you’re looking for a unique and beautiful location for your next vacation, you may like to consider Stockholm. Built across numerous islands connected by bridges, Stockholm has an interesting layout and has been voted as one of the best capital cities in the world. My first visit to Stockholm was during the Christmas season….
Photography Is One Of The Best Forms Of Art
The debates about whether or not photography is truly an art form have raged on ever since the first black and white photos began to appear in the late 19th Century. There was a strong backlash against photography when it first emerged and was popularized by companies such as Kodak and the early pioneers had…
Who Is The Founder Of Hinduism?
Hinduism does not have a founder because Hinduism is not a religion in the traditional sense of the word. There are many religions, religious sects, philosophies and spiritual concepts within Hinduism. In fact the word Hindu was not very commonly used in India at all, particularly in relation to a religion. About two thousand years…
When Did India Gain Its Independence From The British?
India gained it’s independence from United Kingdom at midnight on August 15, 1947. The Indian Independence Act, was an act enacted by the Parliament of the United Kingdom and came into effect on August 15, 1947. This act partitioned “British India” into two independent nations, India and Pakistan. Lord Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of India…
What Is The Ansel Adams Zone System In Photography?
Ansel Easton Adams was a pioneering American landscape photographer who was born in 1902 and died in 1984. He had a fantastic career that included working for the US Department of the Interior to photograph the country’s many national parks. Ansel Adams was pivotal in founding the photography department at the famous New York Museum…
Best Restaurants For Outdoor Dining In Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia
Post-COVID, outdoor seating is going to play an important role in whether a restaurant will be able to survive or not. From a health stand point, I do not know whether sitting outdoors makes a difference compared to having your dinner indoors (Typically the quality of the air your breathe indoors is a lot better…