Aperture Collection

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Anna Niemiec

Telephoning Australia by Short-Wave Wireless 1924
Diagram showing the possibility of extensive new development in long-distance communication using short-wave wireless telephone to Australia. Date: 1924

Domed ceiling of St Johns Baptistry, Florence (mosaic)
423896 Domed ceiling of St Johns Baptistry, Florence (mosaic) by Florentine School; (add.info.: Work on the mosaics probably spanned from the 13th to 14th centuries)

The Electrification of the South London Tramways (b / w photo)
1601074 The Electrification of the South London Tramways (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Electrification of the South London Tramways)

Their Uncle from California, by Bret Harte (engraving)
1592235 Their Uncle from California, by Bret Harte (engraving) by Morrow, Albert (1863-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Their Uncle from California, by Bret Harte)

Aphis Vastator, the Supposed Cause of the Potato Disease (engraving)
1095676 Aphis Vastator, the Supposed Cause of the Potato Disease (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aphis Vastator)

Camera Obscura, illustrration from Athanasius Kircher Ars Magna, Amsterdam
539368 Camera Obscura, illustrration from Athanasius Kircher Ars Magna, Amsterdam, 1671 (engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Explosion on Board of HMS "Thunderer"(engraving)
1053725 The Explosion on Board of HMS " Thunderer" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Explosion on Board of HMS " Thunderer")

Polyorama Panoptique, c1851. Box with expanding bellows, a lens, a shutter and a set of slides that can be inserted. By altering the aperture of the shutter the image on the slide changes from day

St Ethelbert Gate, Norwich, Norfolk, early 20th century

lens, photography, camera, aperture, dslr
Man holding camer, close-up of lens

Hundred-eyed cowrie shells C016 / 6027
Pair of hundred-eyed cowrie (Cypraea argus) shells. This marine gastropod is found across the Indo-Pacific. The name hundred-eyed refers to the particular type of shell pattern

Thatcheria mirabilis, Japanese wonder shell
This spectacularly spiralling shellfish is a member of the Turrid family who catch their prey by harpooning them with a modified radula (tooth) and poisoning them with a nerve toxin

Llama
A black and white portrait of lama on black background in square format

Strombus gigas, queen conch
Plate 2. Watercolour by Jean Charles Chenu from his Illustrations Conchyliologiques, part 17 (1843)

Three turban snail shells of different sizes

Israel. Jerusalem. Jaffa Gate. Old City Walls
Israel. Jerusalem. Jaffa Gate. Detail. Old City Walls

Tatler - George V Silver Jubilee front cover
Front cover of The Tatler in May 1935, celebrating the Silver Jubilee of King George V. Cover shows a view of Windsor Castle through a draped, decorated window aperture. Date: 1935

Ancient macro camera
Ancient camera for macro photography

Illustration of Bullmouth Helmet (cypraecassis rufa), empty shell showing aperture or opening

Illustration of Episcopal Mitre (Mitra mitra), orange-spotted snail shell showing aperture or opening

Digital illustration representing SLR camera aperture

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"Capturing the World through Aperture: Exploring the Lens of Photography" Step into a world where moments are frozen in time, as telephoning Australia by short-wave wireless in 1924 comes to life through the lens. The aperture, a key element in every camera, unveils its magic. Photography enthusiasts understand that the aperture is more than just an opening; it's a gateway to creativity. Like Anna Niemiec expertly manipulating her DSLR camera, we can control depth of field and play with light and shadows. From the domed ceiling of St John's Baptistry in Florence to black and white photos depicting the electrification of South London Tramways, aperture captures history with precision. It preserves memories like engravings from Bret Harte's "Their Uncle from California, " or Aphis Vastator causing havoc on potato crops. Even ancient techniques like Camera Obscura find their place among modern innovations. Athanasius Kircher's illustration from Ars Magna takes us back to Amsterdam's artistic roots while showcasing how light passes through an aperture. The explosion on board HMS "Thunderer" immortalized forever through engraving reminds us of both tragedy and resilience. Meanwhile, Polyorama Panoptique transports us to c1851 when panoramic views were brought vividly to life before our eyes. Traveling further back in time reveals glimpses of early 20th-century Norwich captured within St Ethelbert Gate’s frame—a testament to architecture standing against time itself. And amidst all these wonders lies a gentle llama—an unexpected subject caught by someone who understood how even nature could be framed beautifully using only an aperture. So let us celebrate this remarkable invention that allows us to freeze fleeting moments—aperture—the true artist behind every photograph ever taken.