Because of their unique perspective, even relatively mundane aerial photographs tend to grab a viewer’s interest. But, getting a camera up in the air isn’t the ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Color-infrared (CIR) photography has been utilized often for many scientific and environmental applications since the mid-twentieth century.

Instructables user Mikeasaurus used household items— including thumbtacks and a Bic pen— to make a remotely-triggered rig for his kite, compatible with any camera. Well, any camera he felt comfortable ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. This collection consists of a cabinet card portrait photograph of William Eddy taken in 1886; three photographs of Eddy kites made by photographer ...

MARIN COUNTY, Calif. (KGO) -- When we hear about aerial photography, these days, we automatically think of drones. They're all the rage and decidedly "new school." However, this kind of photography is ...

You’ve likely seen those depictions of Benjamin Franklin flying a kite with a key attached to experiment with electricity. Now, imagine that’s Evan Reinheimer, except he’s got a camera attached to his ...

Pioneering aerial photographer George R. Lawrence captured images of Northwestern, Chicago and beyond. “Considerable interest was shown yesterday afternoon in a series of nine kites, which were flying ...

Spring is almost here. Now while it is rainy and blustery in my neck of the woods, it is surely nice out there somewhere, right? Spend this weekend putting together your own Google Maps with a kite ...

George R. Lawrence, Kites used to support aerial camera equipment, 1900-1910, reproduction of photographic print image (courtesy of Chicago History Museum & Apexart) “The hitherto impossible in ...

Pioneering aerial photographer George R. Lawrence captured images of Northwestern, Chicago and beyond. “Considerable interest was shown yesterday afternoon in a series of nine kites, which were flying ...

Drones are often celebrated for their ability to capture a new vantage point on the world, revealing the beauty of our planet from high above. But they are only the latest development in a long ...

Viewing aerial imagery today is as easy as reaching into your pocket and opening your phone, but how did we get to this amazing technology? Beginning in the early 1800s, cartographers began production ...