Lens Collection (page 9)

Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) pair courting, Saunders Island, Falkland Islands

John Dollond, optician, c1750. Artist: Posselwhite
John Dollond, optician, c1750. Pictured with a book with an overhanging leaf with ther word Opticks on it. Dolland became known for his invention of the achromatic lens

Arras-Lens road, France -- Canadian memorial, WW1
Les Tilleuls crossroads, Arras-Lens road, near Vimy, France -- Canadian memorial erected during WW1, following the Battle of Vimy Ridge, 9-12 April 1917. Date: circa 1917-1918

Advert for Lancaster & Sons bellows cameras 1890
Advertisement for 19th century bellows cameras, pocket combination aneroid barometers, selection of scientific equipment compound microscope, achromatic microscope

Lens Making, France
Making lenses from a glass sphere which has been blown using compressed air; at a French glassworks Date: 1896

Early Photographc Cameras: 1. Studio Portrait Camera (Fallowfield) 2. Tripod Camera (Fallowfield) 3. Folding Hand Camera (Lizar) 4

Football game, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, South Island, New Zealand - fisheye

Cross section biomedical illustration of fluid flow in chronic glaucoma with blocked trabecular meshwork

Focus: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Focus - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: You can t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. ~ Mark Twain

Retina with macular degeneration

U. S. Army Specialist uses binoculars to scan the perimeter
U.S. Army Specialist, armed with a 5.56mm M249 Suad Automatic Weapon, uses binoculars to scan the perimeter as he mans his perimeter defense to the companys assembly area at Balad, Iraq

WWI: PHOTOGRAPHERS, 1917. Photographers of the Canadian War Records Office carrying their equipment near Lens, Belgium. Photograph, 1917

Digital SLR camera, coloured X-ray F007 / 4204
Digital SLR (Singe Lens Reflex) camera, coloured x-ray

Butterfly eye, SEM C016 / 9382
Butterfly eye. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the compound eye (blue) of a butterfly, showing the individual lenses (ommatidia)

Newtons catadioptric telescope, 1672
Newtons catadioptric telescope. 17th-century diagrams showing the optics and alignment of the lenses in the new catadioptric telescope proposed by English physicist Isaac Newton (1642-1727)

Wasp eye. Close-up of one of the compound eyes of a wasp (order Hymenoptera), showing the individual lenses (ommatidia, hexagonal)

Bluebottle eye. Close-up of one of the compound eyes of a bluebottle (family Calliphoridae) fly, showing the individual lenses (ommatidia, hexagonal)

Lens esculenta, lentil
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Royal Wedding 1986 - lenses poised
Photographers with their camera lens poised, wait on the Victoria Memorial for the balcony kiss between Prince Andrew, Duke of York

Retinal implant, artwork
Retinal implant. Computer artwork of a biomedical chip (square, centre right) implanted just under the surface of the retina in a human eye

Comedian Simon Amstall addressing the crowds at the I Count Climate Change rally in Trafalgar Square
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Starburst Filter Used Over Lens Of Camera To Give Image A Starlight Effect

Three tabby kittens on top of an old camera
Unusual Friends - three tabby kittens on top of an old camera. 1950s

Andrew Besley, photographer, Cornwall
Andrew Besley, photographer, in action with a Pentax 6x7 camera in Cornwall. circa 1960s

Press photographer at work alongside an aircraft with the code G-RUSH. Date: circa 1970s

Newsreel cameraman in action, filming from the top of a car. circa 1950

Susi - with kitten and camera. 1950s

Susi - with camera and roll of film wrapped round her
Susi - with camera and a roll of film wrapped round her. 1950s

Susi - with camera and roll of film. 1950s

Susi - with large camera. 1950s

Lighthouse lantern, 1886. Detail. Museum of History and Navigation. Riga. Latvia

Market in Lens Ruins
An impromptu market held in the ruins of Lens after the First World War Date: 9 August 1919

Martians watching scenes of life on Earth
A group of Martians watching scenes of life on Earth through special viewfinders. Date: 1906

Pince nez and blue eyes on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Women gunnery opticians, Illustrated War News, WW1
Women gunnery " opticians". Learning gun-sight lens making at Northampton Institute during the First World War. Date: 1917

Dutch boy scouts with signalling equipment, Holland
Two Dutch boy scouts with signalling equipment, Holland

Fighting in Lens, Northern France, 1914
With the French army : a scene during the fighting between French and Germans among the coal trucks of the mining town of Lens in Northern France, 1914. 1914

British range-finder 1918
This diagram explains the usual Britsih method of producing a range chart. It depicts an imaginary landscape behind safe lines under survey prepartory to the possible contingency of an enermy

Advert for Stereoscopic Company
Advert for the London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company: the twin-lens artist hand camera as used by HRH Alexandra, the Princess of Wales (later Queen Alexandra, consort of Edward VII)

German military rocket camera, WW1
A German military rocket camera with a Zeiss lens being fired into the air in the early weeks of the First World War. It was designed to map enemy territory to facilitate invasion

Tactics in a torpedo action by G. H. Davis
What happens inside a British submarine when she sights enermy vessels and attacks with torpedoes. 1943

Triumph in Paris
On the occasion of a victory over the Spanish at Lens, Parisians are treated to a triumphal march as captured flags and arms are carried to Notre-Dame. Date: 1648

Advert for Lancaster & Sons bellows cameras 1886
Advertisement for 19th century bellows cameras with mahogany frames and apparatus. 1886

JOHN LENS Lawyer, serjeant-at-law and commissioner of assize. Date: 1756 - 1825

Fesnel lens of the Devils Island Lighthouse in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Wisconsin, USA

USA, Lighthouse Lens, Oregon

Fire Island, New York. Antique Fresnel lighthouse beacon

Picture No. 11808418
Blue lights of the futuristic Supertrees in the Supertree Grove at the Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, Republic of Singapore Paul Brown Date:

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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.