Process
How long do you have to leave the paper under the light?
2 min
who invented the solar print?
Sir John Herschel
What do you call a picture taken of a place or scenery?
Landscape
what is another name for solar prints?
cyanotypes
when was the solar print invented?
1842
What part of the camera acts like an eye, letting light in?
The lens
what type of light does the paper react to?
UV light
why was the solar print invented?
it was an early form of photography
Before digital cameras, what did cameras use to store photos?
Film
What is the specific shade of blue produced by this process called?
Prussian blue
What common term for architectural copies stems from this process?
blueprint
What does "photography" literally translate to from its Greek origin?
Drawing with light
why do you have to rinse the print in water?
it stops the chemical reaction and reveals the blue color
Who was the first person to use cyanotypes to create a photographically illustrated book?
Anna Atkins
What camera setting controls the size of the opening in the lens?
Aperture