Tag: Stereoscopic

In the Bitter Cold

In the Bitter Cold

Photo historian Denis Pellerin writes about his recent discovery of an original drawing from which a beautiful Victorian stereoview took inspiration. He researches the life of the artist, describes the meaning of the image and the heart-wrenching poem and stories it helped to create. A must-read article for fans of the book 'The Poor Man's Picture Gallery'.

History of Nudes in Stereo Daguerreotypes: New Book Release

History of Nudes in Stereo Daguerreotypes: New Book Release

The beautiful nude stereo daguerreotypes in the collection of W. + T. Bosshard can now be viewed in the book 'History of Nudes in Stereo Daguerreotypes'. The book has been written by Denis Pellerin who spent countless hours researching in Paris archives and describes the stories of many of the models in the images and their photographers.

A Picnic by the Side of the Road.

A Picnic by the Side of the Road.

Photo Historian Denis Pellerin shares with us a selection of beautiful French early 1900s stereoviews of people picnicking by the side of the road. He takes us on a journey through time, wine and stunning vehicles!

Halloween 3-D Zoom Talk: ‘Diableries – The French Second Empire Viewed from Hell’.

Halloween 3-D Zoom Talk: ‘Diableries – The French Second Empire Viewed from Hell’.

The Daguerreian Society is hosting a 3-D Zoom Halloween talk by Denis Pellerin from Dr. Brian May's London Stereoscopic Company titled 'Diableries - the French Second Empire Viewed From Hell'. The event begins at 17.30pm GMT on Saturday 31st October and is open to everyone but an entry fee is required: "Unless otherwise noted, each … Continue reading Halloween 3-D Zoom Talk: ‘Diableries – The French Second Empire Viewed from Hell’.

The Photograph that didn’t Talk but Sang

The Photograph that didn’t Talk but Sang

Photo Historian Denis Pellerin found a name written on the back of a portrait stereoview and shares the discoveries he's made about the Victorian man in the image.

Using a Nintendo 3DS as a Stereoscopic (3-D) Camera and Viewer

Using a Nintendo 3DS as a Stereoscopic (3-D) Camera and Viewer

How you can use a Nintendo 3DS to make and view stereoscopic 3-D images without glasses.

Two New U.K. 3-D Events Announced!

Two New U.K. 3-D Events Announced!

Two stereoscopic 3-D events have been announced in the U.K., one virtual and the other to be attended in person (for the first time in what seems like forever!). The first event on Weds 23rd September 2020 8pm - 9pm BST , is free and online via Youtube from the Science Museum, London for the … Continue reading Two New U.K. 3-D Events Announced!

Faces from the Past

Faces from the Past

The Stereoscopy Blog is excited to bring you our first of many posts by photo historian, life-long stereoscopy enthusiast and Director of Dr. Brian May's London Stereoscopic Company, Denis Pellerin. In this post he describes his most recent purchase of a stereoview of two sisters, his research into it and the story about them. It gives an insight into how he thoroughly researches each image for his excellent talks, articles and books.

Making Stereoscopic (3-D) Ghost Photographs

Making Stereoscopic (3-D) Ghost Photographs

A tutorial to explain how you can make your own spook-tacular 3-D ghost stereoviews using digital and analogue cameras as well as Photoshop and other photo-editing software or apps...all in the 'spirit' of stereophotography.