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Category: History and Research
A chance purchase in 2019 of a photographic album of Lincolnshire, and the research that followed, lead me to rediscover the tragically short life of Thomas Comer, the first fallen hero of the Boston Artillery. I am sharing his story on Armistice Day as a tribute to the young man, 110 years after his death.
The Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy are offering a free online 3-D talk so you can join them for spooktacular stereos this halloween.
To commemorate Sir Charles Wheatstone on the 150th anniversary of his death, I thought I'd share a post to try and bring a sledgehammer to some of the perpetual myths of stereoscopy.
I thought to commemorate Sir Charles Wheatstone on the 150th anniversary of his death I'd share a stereoscopic calotype negative I recently made, with a heck of a lot of help, at Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire, the birthplace of stereoscopic photography.
Photo Historian Denis Pellerin shares more of his incredible research to give us an insight and overview of the history of advertising in the stereoscope. In this richly illustrated text, Denis explores several areas of the application of stereoscopy to advertising and vice-versa.
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the death of Sir Charles Wheatstone, and to honour his research on the physiology of human vision, Victor Levy shares his incredible personal journey of reclaiming his stereoscopic vision. Through research and experimentation, including with stereoscopy, Victor's story will inspire others to follow on his path of gaining a deep understanding of their own vision, and working with it through trial and error to bring about life-changing results. The Stereoscopy Blog is honoured to be able to share Victor's journey on this special day.
Come and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Napoleon III through the lenses of a Stereoscope! This in-person event will take you on a journey back in time to explore the life and times of this iconic historical figure at the beautiful place where he breathed his last.
Denis Pellerin, from The Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy, is giving a free online 3-D talk to commemorate the genius polymath Sir Charles Wheatstone, near the 150th anniversary of his death.
'Stereoscopy in Surgical Neuroanatomy: Past, Present and Future' explores the history and use of stereoscopic principles and photography in medical training; from the 1905 'Stereoscopic Studies of Anatomy', to the current volumetric models, and the future of lightfield displays, with a focus on neuroanatomy.
Photo historian Denis Pellerin, researcher and author of 'The Poor Man's Picture Gallery' book, has unearthed more stereoscopic photographs inspired by artworks. In this article he looks at the artist William Hemsley, and others, with stereoscopic photographs by Laroche, Burr, Gaudin and Weller.
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