Virtual Photography Talk -Birefringence – Photographic Art Presentation

Westchester Photographic Society
Presents Dennis Thornton
Birefringence–Photographic Art
Friday March 17, 2023 7:30- Via Zoom

Birefringence is the phenomenon that occurs when polarized light passes through certain
anisotropic materials. The resulting changes in the light wavelengths, secondary to this process,
can be expressed as observable colors. The spectrum of hues and the array of patterns
produced can be photographed, in artistic compositional arrangements.
Dennis will draw on his scientific background, as a psychologist, to approach the topic in a step–
wise manner. The goals will be to help explain the observed phenomena, provide examples of
different types of images that might be captured, with the process of cross–polarization. Dennis
will share empiric results and suggestions to assist each photographer in being able to capture
images of birefringence, on their own.

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