Stamp. Yugoslavia 1980. This stamp was issued in honor of the 100th birth anniversary of Milton Manaki (1880–1964). Manaki, a documentary photographer and filmmaker of Macedonian origin, is one of the pioneers of modern photography and cinema in the Balkans. Milton Manaki and his family were among the first to film in the Balkans during the Ottoman Empire period. In 1905, they shot short films documenting daily life and significant events in the region, while also leaving behind many important photographic works as historical records. Manaki’s work holds great significance not only technically but also culturally and historically. The stamp features Manaki’s portrait alongside the film camera he used. It symbolizes his contributions to cinema and photography, as well as his passion for documenting Balkan culture.
Stamp. Brasil 1989. This stamp was issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of photography and to honor the pioneering inventors in the field. The stamp features the names of some of the most important figures in photographic history: Joseph Nicéphore Niépce, Louis Daguerre, William Henry Fox Talbot, Hippolyte Bayard, and John Henry Florence. Joseph Nicéphore Niépce (1765–1833) was a French inventor who produced the first known permanent photograph. In 1826–1827, he created the first photograph titled "View from the Window at Le Gras" using a process he developed called heliography. Louis Daguerre (1787–1851) collaborated with Niépce and further developed his work, inventing the first commercial photographic process known as the daguerreotype. This method produced sharp and detailed images by processing the picture on a metal plate. William Henry Fox Talbot (1800–1877) developed the negative-positive photographic process called calotype in England. This technique laid the foundation for modern photography and allowed for the reproduction of multiple copies of photographs. Hippolyte Bayard (1801–1887) was an early pioneer who developed his own photographic process and made significant contributions to the use of photography as an art and communication medium. John Henry Florence is another figure known for his contributions to the technical and scientific developments in photography during that era.
Stamp. France 1951. This stamp was issued in honor of the French poet, essayist, and art critic Charles Baudelaire (1821–1867). One of the most influential literary figures of the 19th century, Baudelaire is best known for his poetry collection Les Fleurs du Mal (The Flowers of Evil). In the 1850s, Baudelaire showed interest in photography but opposed considering it an art form. He argued that photography should remain a tool serving science and other arts. In his essays on photography, he questioned and debated the place of this new technology in the art world. The stamp features a graphic representation of Baudelaire’s portrait taken in 1862 by photographer Etienne Carjat. This stamp symbolizes both Baudelaire’s artistic legacy and his critical perspective on photography.
Stamp. DDR 1975. This stamp is part of a three-stamp series issued to commemorate the Autumn Trade Fair held in Leipzig, Germany. It depicts two iconic cameras: the 35 mm SLR Praktica and the 6 × 6 cm Praktisix. The Praktica is the general name for 35 mm single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras produced by the Pentacon company in East Germany. Introduced in 1949 in various models, Praktica cameras became popular among both amateur and professional photographers thanks to their sturdy construction and affordable price. Developed at Pentacon’s manufacturing facilities in Dresden, these cameras were especially known for their optical quality and durability. The Praktisix, also produced by Pentacon, is a medium format (6 × 6 cm) SLR camera. Introduced in 1956, the Praktisix offered the advantage of large negatives, enabling the production of high-resolution and detailed photographs. It was generally preferred for portrait and studio photography.
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