Sunday, September 16, 2012

Nicéphore Niépce: what photo is he famous for?



View from the Window at Le Gras

This photo is the first successful permanent photograph taken by Nicéphore Niépce. The image captures the roof and surrounding countryside of his estate, Le Gras, as seen from an upstairs window. This picture was taken with a camera obscura.




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