Lens Collection (#5)

Splashes
Petri Damstén

No Time To Crank The Sun
Paulo Abrantes

A Moment Of Stillness
Paulo Abrantes

Magnifeye
Oren Hayman

Irresistible
Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a hoverfly, also called flower fly or syrphid fly (family Syrphidae). The compound eyes are composed of numerous light sensing organs (ommatidia)

Master Chef
TONY GORAN

Picture shows German soldiers in Lens in 1915 standing in the main street by the Town Hall with the Church Tower in the background which is now the Fan Zone for the Euro game for England v Wales

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson taking pictures of Brian McClair playing golf for charity. 24th January 1989

New Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson surrounded by photographers as he sits in the dugout at the Manor Ground during his first match in charge as boss

Dennis Mortimer, Aston Villa captain when they won the European Cup. Holding a camera. 8th August 1979

Paul McCartney Circa 1964

Press photographers using each other for support for their long lenses. Man at front is Mirror lensman Dixie Dean. 27th November 1961

The Beatles filming of "Help"in Sailsbury Plain, our picture shows
The Beatles filming of " Help" in Sailsbury Plain, our picture shows... Ringo behind the camera, Monday 3rd March 1965

Animals Dogs One of the beagle pups, very camera conscious, gets in line for a close-up, August 1961

Lionel Crane takes a look at the Grand National. March 1965 P012638

Man Using a Camera

L Academie des Sciences et des Beaux-Arts, 1698. Creator
L Academie des Sciences et des Beaux-Arts, 1698

Louis XIV Visiting the Royal Academy of Sciences, 1671. Creator
Louis XIV Visiting the Royal Academy of Sciences, 1671

The Adoration of the Trinity, 1566. Creator: Cornelis Cort
The Adoration of the Trinity, 1566

A Perfect Description of the Firework in Covent Garden that was perform d at the Charge of the Gentry and other inhabitans of that Parish for ye joyfull returan [sic] of His Ma[jes]tie from His

Portable 16mm Camera Date: 1950

MARKET IN THE RUINS
An impromptu market held in the ruins of Lens after the First World War Date: 9 August 1919

MARKETS IN LENS RUINS
An impromptu market held in the ruins of Lens after the First World War Date: 9 August 1919

CUTTING A GLASS GLOBE
Lens manufacture : cutting the globe Date: 1896

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England, Cambridge Folk Festival, Devon Sproule country style singer performs with legendary british pedal steel guitar player BJ Cole

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England, East Sussex, Beachy Head, Plane enthusiast photographing air display with long lens on a monopod during the Airbourne airshow

Copy after Rubens, His Wife Helena Fourment (1614-1673), and Their Son Frans
Copy after " Rubens, His Wife Helena Fourment (1614-1673), and Their Son Frans (1633-1678)"

Frustrated photographer at trotting races, Mahon, Menorca
A male photographer tries to take a close-up picture of a racehorse in its stable - but the horse pushes its nose into his camera to take a closer look

A Lighthouse Lantern with Group Flashing Lenses, c1930. Creator: Unknown
A Lighthouse Lantern with Group Flashing Lenses, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne]

The Fresnel lens from the Anacapa Lighthouse, Anacapa Island, Channel Islands National Park, California, USA. (Editorial Use Only)

William and Caroline Herschel, pub. 1896. Creator: American School (19th Century)
William and Caroline Herschel, pub. 1896 (colour lithograph). Caroline Lucretia Herschel (1750 - 1848), first woman to discover a Comet and assisted her brother

Newton Invents a New Telescope, c1934. Illustration showing Isaac Newton (1643-1727) with his invention, the Newtonian telescope, and assistant grinding lenses

Interior view of St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, c1720

Polyorama Panoptique, c1851. Box with expanding bellows, a lens, a shutter and a set of slides that can be inserted. By altering the aperture of the shutter the image on the slide changes from day

John Hancock Tower At Back Bay In Summer, Boston, Ma

Spring Snowflake (Leucojum vernum) flowers in deciduous forest, Upper Bavaria, Germany

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Man holding camer, close-up of lens

Binoculars in leather case by Lemaire, Paris - WWI era
Binoculars in leather case. Manufactured by Lemaire, Paris, bearing the War Office Issue Broad Arrow on the left lens, together with the name of W. H. Whisson, dated 1916. Firearms & Equipment

Ant compound eye, SEM C018 / 0552
Ant compound eye, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The units in a compound eye, the ommatidia, each contain a cornea and photoreceptor cells

A Glowing Purple Arch On A Bridge Crossing River Tyne Illuminated At Night; Newcastle Northumberland England

A Building Illuminated At Night Along The River Tyne With A View Of Tyne Bridge In The Background; Gateshead Tyne And Wear England

Bamburgh Castle At Sunset; Bamburgh, Northumberland, England

Bamburgh Castle Reflected In The Water At Sunset; Bamburgh, Northumberland, England

Heceta Head Light and a bright sunset on the Oregon coast, USA
Heceta Head Light and a bright sunset on the Oregon coast; Oregon, United States of America

Blue Tit immature looking in the lens

close-up Herring Gull adult staring in the lens

Black Redstarts on lens, Phoenicurus ochruros, Italy

Lewis Daguerreotype Camera folding bed tripod
Lewis Daguerreotype Camera with folding bed and tripod; W. & W.H. Lewis Co. Lens by C.C. Harrison; United States; 1852; Wood, brass, leather, glass; 20.6 x 20.3 x 38.1 cm (8 1, 8 x 8 x 15 in.)

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"Lens: Unveiling the World through Optics and Vision" Step into a world of wonder as we explore the captivating realm of lenses. From Sir Isaac Newton's groundbreaking work in his masterpiece "Opticks" to unraveling the mesmerizing color spectrum, lenses have been instrumental in our understanding of light. Delve into the intricate anatomy of the human eye, where lenses play a vital role in focusing incoming light onto our retinas. Witness how artists throughout history have skillfully depicted this remarkable feature, capturing its essence on canvas for eternity. Travel back to the 17th century and discover René Descartes' revolutionary optics theory that laid the foundation for modern lens technology. Marvel at camera lenses, which enable us to freeze moments in time with unparalleled clarity and precision. Take a closer look at nature's ingenious creation - the compound eye of a fly - magnified under an SEM Z340/0698 microscope. Appreciate its complexity and marvel at how it inspired advancements in lens design. Learn about The Royal Society's endorsement of skilled lens-grinders during the 1600s, recognizing their invaluable contributions to science and innovation. Explore Kilauea Lighthouse perched majestically on Kilauea Point, Hawaii – guiding ships safely with its powerful lens since 1913. Reflect upon history as you visit Vimy Canadian Memorial near Lens, Nord Pas de Calais – a poignant tribute honoring those who fought valiantly during World War I. Discover how cameras equipped with lenses captured these significant moments forever etched in our collective memory. Transport yourself to 1894 when hand-held stereoscopic cameras revolutionized photography; witness an advertisement from Stereoscopic Company showcasing their innovative products that brought images to life like never before. Witness firsthand how television cameras capture live events while skilled cameramen navigate every angle effortlessly. Celebrate your own roots by exploring your family tree through generations captured by various lenses throughout time. Finally, embrace the nostalgia of film cameras and their timeless charm.