Jonathan S.
8/7/2010
This camera obscura is one of only 50 in the entire world, only 5 of which are in the US. It was only a dollar per person. We waited about ten minutes outside for the people before us to come out....
Camera Obscura
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212 Front St
Greenport, NY 11944
Camera Obscura in Greenport, NY is a unique attraction that offers visitors the opportunity to experience the magic of a camera obscura. Located near the Marina at Mitchell Park, this camera obscura is open by appointment and admission is by donation. The camera obscura projects a live picture of the outside scene onto a viewing table, providing a serene and immersive experience that enhances one's appreciation of the scenic beauty. With its historical significance and revival of interest in recent years, Camera Obscura offers a fascinating and captivating way of seeing the world.
With roots dating back to ancient times, the camera obscura reached its height of popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries as both an amusement and a drawing aid for artists. However, with the invention of photography, camera obscuras gradually disappeared. Today, Camera Obscura in Greenport stands as one of approximately fifty public camera obscuras in the world, offering a glimpse into the past and a unique perspective on the world around us.
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Marina S.
9/2/2017
There are only 5 in the US and only about 50 in the world. Historically significant and only a dollar to partake. That said, prepare for an experience that lasts only a few minutes and largely...
Steve P.
8/8/2015
OK now this is really cool. For only a dollar you enter a dark room where you can see as if you are in the lens of the camera. You can see with short detail all of the places in Greenport within...
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