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Photographic Print : Fresnel Lens DP348540
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Fresnel Lens DP348540
The Lighthouse, Lighthouse Road, Flamborough Head, Flamborough, East Riding of Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire. Detail of shaped glass on the lighthouse's first-order Fresnel lens, showing multiple reflections of the curved glass on the opposing side.
The Fresnel lens was invented by French physicist Augustin-Jean Fresnel and originally developed for lighthouses. Compared to earlier lenses, the Fresnel lens is much thinner, thus passing more light and allowing lighthouses to be visible over much longer distances
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Media ID 28636318
© Historic England Archive
Colour Glass Light Lighthouse Reflection Optics Prismatic Refraction
10"x8" Photo Print
Introducing the captivating "Fresnel Lens DP348540" photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, captured by the renowned photographer James O. Davies for Historic England. This evocative image invites you to explore the intricate beauty of Flamborough Head's historic lighthouse. Witness the mesmerizing detail of the shaped glass on the lighthouse's first-order Fresnel lens, a testament to the rich maritime history of the East Riding of Yorkshire. Bring the enchanting world of lighthouses into your home with this exquisite, high-quality photographic print. Perfect for enhancing any decor or making a unique gift, this print will transport you to the windswept cliffs of Flamborough Head, captivating your imagination and adding a touch of timeless charm to your space.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the intricate beauty of the Fresnel Lens DP348540, located at The Lighthouse on Lighthouse Road in Flamborough Head, East Riding of Yorkshire. The lens is a first-order Fresnel lens, designed by French physicist Augustin-Jean Fresnel specifically for lighthouses. In this detailed close-up shot, we can marvel at the shaped glass that forms part of the lens. The glass exhibits a mesmerizing display of multiple reflections on its opposing side, creating an enchanting visual spectacle. Each reflection showcases the curved nature of the glass and highlights its prismatic qualities. The invention of the Fresnel lens revolutionized lighthouses by allowing them to emit brighter and more focused beams over vast distances. Compared to earlier lenses, this design significantly reduced their thickness while maximizing light transmission through refraction and reflection. James O. Davies has skillfully captured not only the technical brilliance but also the artistic allure inherent in this piece of optical engineering history. This photograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our ability to harness natural phenomena for practical purposes. As we gaze upon this image, we are reminded that even in our modern world filled with advanced technology, there is still room for appreciation and wonderment at inventions from centuries past.
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