John Tasker: Camera Obscura

Interestingly, it is possible, Anthropologists say, that the Camera Obscura (From the Latin "Dark Chamber") was used in Paleolithic Cave Paintings tho in a primitive manner without the knowing concept of math. Trial and Error is an honest method to a positive result!...The mathematical concept was thought of, Scientifically, as early as 1046 B.C.E..Indeed, a review of the concept should be read by the reader as it is a vast topic with positive implications that have affected human progress in many ways...I have built a Camera Obscure (Precursor To The Camera) and am utilizing this ancient mathematical concept and physical implement to create images that represent my relationship to Gaia (Mother Earth). Enjoy

This is my Camera Obscura Box which I built. (Top Left) is the front and side...(Top Right) is the panel that holds the lens...(Bottom Right) side view from viewing box to front...(Bottom Left) Looking into the Viewing Box...The images are focused sliding the viewing box towards the front or backwards....Great Fun

Lavender In Herb Garden

Herb Garden #1

Herb Garden #2

View from my first Camera Obscura that I built. I like the mystery created and the artistic mood and design. This a view from the Herb Garden.

Eve in our Herb Garden

Eve...For some reason this image reminds me of France. Sitting and relaxing

The Beginning

Creating abstracted personality for a wayward tree.

Living Room Lamp

Our Friend Robin

Sun Setting In The Western Skies

Blue Bench

Obscure Is The New Now

Calendula Patch in our Herb Garden

Changed out the lens and find that the focal point becomes more centered and bright. I like that the surrounding areas are darker and more mysterious. I will use that visual aspect for more dramatically themed scenes. It is the process and the joy that stimulates life.

Friend Visiting

A Rose Is A Rose Is A Rose. The Past is The Present.

A Teacher of Science and Math, Bruce was into my Camera Obscura. He was about to leave when I captured this image. I was rushed a bit, but was happy with the end result as was Bruce. Enjoy Life