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Article: The nature of light. (photography technique)
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- PSA Journal
- Article date:
- July 1, 1989
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The Nature of LIGHT
Many photographers know little or nothing about the theories of light. Although this lack of knowledge has not inhibited their work, as is evident by the beautiful photographs they produce, many of us are stimulated and inspired by expanded knowledge. In this vein, one aspect on the scientific side of photography is concerned with anticipating the behavior of light.
However, the reader should remember that scientist do not have, yet, a clear and precise grasp of the true nature of light. For more than 300 years, man has investigated, researched, pondered, and theorized about this phenomenon. In spite of our extensive achievements (lens ...