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This is the first artifical-lit, underground photo, taken in the Catacombs in Paris by pioneer in photography Nadar. He used a magnesium powder exposure method, which had the risk of explosion but allowed him to reduce the shutter speed from 1 day to 20 minutes, enabling underground photography.

u/BOBOUDA — 7 days ago
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3D reconstruction of the 'forever unfinished Cathedral' - Hooglandse Kerk (Leiden, the Netherlands). Constructed from the 14th century onwards, a sudden 16th-century decline in the city's wool industry caused financial problems, resulting in the nave and tower of the church to be never finished.

For those interested in the basterd son of William of Orange, and the rest of the fascinating history of the church, watch the mini-documentary for more droneshots!

u/FrankWanders — 12 days ago
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The first known color photochrom of the Statue of Liberty (circa 1905). It's even more unique because we see the statue in transition from its original red color to the current green because of oxidation. Originally made by Detroit Photographic Co. as postcard souvenir.

Photo from the Library of Congress.

u/FrankWanders — 13 days ago
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The first photo (ca 1860) of the first Dutch National Monument, 13th century castle Ruins of Brederode, and now.

For its history and a 3D reconstruction, watch the free mini documentary.

u/FrankWanders — 13 days ago