The World’s Oldest Photos Help Shred Light on the Rare Side of History

Published on November 9, 2020
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Why Weren’t There Many Early Photos Taken of People?

Many people may wonder why there weren’t many photographs taken of people when cameras were first invented. The primary reason is that daguerreotypes featured a long exposure time. This made it difficult to take pictures of people as they would have to stay still for long periods.

Why Weren’t There Many Early Photos Taken Of People

Why Weren’t There Many Early Photos Taken Of People

The First Image of the Moon

This image was shot by an English historian and scientist by the name of William Draper. The photographer was shot in 1840 and is known as one of the earliest attempts conducted to capture the image of the moon. These attempts were later improved with better technology.

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The First Image Of The Moon

The First Image Of The Moon