Noun

Singular photography

Plural uncountable

photography (uncountable)

  1. The art and technology of producing images on photosensitive surfaces, and its digital counterpart.
  2. The occupation of taking (and often printing) photographs.

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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Wed Aug 26 08:21:43 2009

Photography (pronounced /fәˈtɒɡrәfi/) (from Greek φωτο and γραφία) is the process, activity and art of creating still or moving pictures by recording radiation on a sensitive medium, such as a photographic film, or an electronic sensor. Light patterns reflected or emitted from objects activate a sensitive chemical or electronic sensor during a timed exposure, usually through a photographic lens in a device known as a camera that also stores the resulting information chemically or electronically. Photography has many uses for business, science, art and pleasure.

Lens and mounting of a large-format camera. A historic camera: the Contax S of 1949 — the first pentaprism SLR. Nikon F of 1959 — the first 35mm film system camera. Late Production Minox B camera with later style "honeycomb" selenium light meter

The word "photography" comes from the Greek φώς (phos) "light" + γραφίς (graphis) "stylus", "paintbrush" or γραφή (graphê) "representation by means of lines" or "drawing", together meaning "drawing with light." Traditionally, the products of photography have been called negatives and photographs, commonly shortened to photos.

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Thu Oct 8 22:44:36 2009

What type of science would photography be?
Q. I have to identify what type of science is photography for my little project for school. My project consists of experimenting with the angles, shadows, and position of my camera to receive different shadows, effects, etc. Help PLease! Is it just photography itself or something totally different?
Asked by !~cat~cat~! - Fri Aug 15 20:39:46 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It is an optical science.
Answered by rev. Doc Holiday - Fri Aug 15 21:36:34 2008

What are the biggest and most famous Photography Competitions in the World or in Asia?
Q. To anyone who has knowledge in photography: What are the most famous international photography competitions? (Those that will give you the most recognition) Also, what are the big ones in Asia?
Asked by v.lui - Wed Apr 9 06:07:04 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I would say the pulitzer prize for photography has to be right up there with the best. You would certainly get worldwide recognition if you were to win.
Answered by alphaem - Wed Apr 9 10:58:47 2008

What is a good digital camera for up close photography?
Q. I have a Kodak Z700 and it is not working great with taking photography pictures of my baby. I don't know much about photography, I am just getting into it. What features should I look for in a camera to do up close photography? Optical Zoom/megapixels, what should these be?! How do I know if a camera has a fast shutter speed? Thanks!
Asked by lauren34_2006 - Thu Nov 1 12:21:11 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. First I was going to suggest you fine one with a close focus of 3cm or less, but then I realized you were talking about shooting tight shots of your child. This will need a camera with a good 3x or better optical zoom lens. Forget any mention of ditial zoom. It only uses part of the sensor, thus introducing lower resolution. Pixel wise, get at least one with 7MP and any shutter spead of 1/000th of a second or faster will prevent any camera or subject movement for effecting your images. The camera you have now should be able to take good shots of your childs face and other cute features. Just use the telephoto portion of your camera Link to the specifications of your camera
Answered by fhotoace - Thu Nov 1 12:33:02 2007

From Yahoo Answer Search: "photography"
Sun Oct 11 18:54:15 2009

Photography is...

  • "an austere and blazing poetry of the real" -- Ansel Adams
  • "the recording of strangeness and beauty with beguiling precision" -- Sebastian Smee
  • "a reality so subtle that it becomes more real than reality" -- Alfred Stieglitz
  • "the dominant and fascinating and only folk art of the twentieth century" -- Sir John Rotherstein
  • "(a means by which we)...learn to see the ordinary" -- David Bailey
  • "a contest between a photographer and the presumptions of approximate and habitual seeing. The contest can be held anywhere ..." -- John Szarkowski
  • "my meditation" -- Czar Anthony Lopez
  • "a strong tool, a propaganda device, and a weapon for the defense of the environment...and therefore for the fostering of a healthy human race and even very likely for its survival." -- Eliot Porter
  • "the simultaneous recognition, in a fraction of a second, of the significance of an event as well as the precise organization of forms which gives that event its proper expression." -- Henri Cartier-Bresson

A camera...

  • "is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera" -- Dorothea Lange
  • "has interesting ideas of its own" -- John Szarkowski.

A photograph is...

  • "The basic material of photographs is not intrinsically beautiful. It's not like ivory or tapestry or bronze or oil on canvas. You're not supposed to look at the thing, you’re supposed to look through it. It's a window." -- John Szarkowski.

On creativity

  • “There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs." -- Ansel Adams
  • “My own eyes are no more than scouts on a preliminary search, or the camera's eye may entirely change my idea.” -- Edward Weston
  • “Be still with yourself until the object of your attention affirms your presence.” -- Minor White
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