National Library of France
National Library of France: Portraits/faces
A virtual exhibit presenting a variety of nineteenth- and twentieth-century portraits. As you browse through the pages, click on each portrait to see larger version and related information (date, artist, dimensions, etc.). Images are...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How to Take a Great Picture
For manual photography, the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity can all be manipulated to get just the right amount of light. Carolina Molinari suggests the best exposure for an action photo, a stunning portrait, or a nighttime...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Cameras See That Our Eyes Don't
Our eyes are practically magical, but they cannot see everything. For instance, the naked eye cannot see the moment where all four of a horse's legs are in the air or the gradual life cycle of plants- but cameras can capture these...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Illuminating Photography: From Camera Obscura to Camera Phone
The origins of the cameras we use today were invented in the 19th century. Or were they? A millenia before, Arab scientist Alhazen was using the camera obscura to duplicate images, with Leonardo da Vinci following suit 500 years later...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Photography Connects Us
The photo director for National Geographic David Griffin knows the power of photography to connect us to our world. In a Talk filled with glorious images, he discusses how we all use photos to tell our stories. [14:56]
Other
Institute of Physics: Practical Physics: Multiflash Photography
These methods illustrate different ways to do multiflash photography, where the camera creates successive images at regular time intervals on a single frame.
Eserver
E Server: The Thoreau Reader: What Did Henry Look Like?
Two online photos of Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862 CE). Also provides commentary and quotes on the man's physical nature and appearance.
Web Gallery of Art
Web Gallery of Art: Toledo Cathedral
A good site with a decent amount of information on Toledo Cathedral, as well as a photograph of the front and an amazing view of the altar.
Other
Lunar and Planetary Institute: Oceans From Space
This collection of photographs from space-shuttle missions shows some features of oceanic circulation that simply cannot be seen from any other vantage point. This site is a great resource for many different topics of study.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: John Steinbeck
This site features lesson plans for several of John Steinbeck's books. Not surprisingly, most resources relate to "The Grapes of Wrath."
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Tips for Photographing Landscaping Beautifully
Habitat Network encourages members to get in the habit of regularly photographing their sites, often yards, twice a year.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: 11 Times Photographers Who Share Totally Made Our Work Better
Habitat Network celebrates the amazing photography shared throughout the project by various photographers.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Balzac Toward the Light, Midnight
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this photo by Alfred Stieglitz of the sculpture "Balzac Toward the Light, Midnight" by the impressionist sculptor Auguste Rodin, is discussed in a brief description accomanied by a large image of the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Photography and Railroads
From the 1850s, photography and the railroad each offered new experiences to people who had never before traveled great distances. Photographs were used to allay fears of potential travelers.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Understanding the Wet Collodion Process
The wet collodion process was a photographic process used to produce a negative.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Wet Collodion Process Quiz
Test your knowledge of the wet collodion process.
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: Cultural Characters [Pdf]
In this lesson, students look at photographs (portraits and people, historical events and images depicting strife or struggle, etc.) based around a given time period and contemplate the impact a photograph has on the perception of a...
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: The Wright Stuff
Companion website to the PBS documentary on the Wright Brothers and their contributions to aviation.
PBS
Pbs: Photographic Record of "Pursuit of Happiness"
Three contemporary photographers define the meaning of "pursuit of happiness" using a series of photographs.
Other
10 Tips for Writing Better Cutlines
If you struggle to write good cutlines for your photos, try these suggestions.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Mla Bibliography: Art Sources
This lesson introduces how to format a work of art source in an MLA bibliography.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Apa Bibliography: Art Sources: Lesson 1
This lesson introduces how to format a work of art source in an APA bibliography. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "APA Bibliography: Art Sources."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Apa Bibliography: Art Sources: Lesson 2
This lesson introduces how to format a work of art source in an APA bibliography. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "APA Bibliography: Art Sources."
Other
Janet Wood: Photography Composition
Professional photographer Janet Wood shows examples of how to compose good photographs and shares some simple questions to ask yourself before you begin to take the photos.