ferrotype

noun

Definition of ferrotypenext
as in daguerreotype

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  1. daguerreotype
  2. photograph
  3. photo
  4. tintype
  5. sepia
  6. monochrome
  7. print
Noun
  • But in a world where the spread of technology makes photo manipulation as easy as a tap on your phone, the idea that a visual image is an absolute truth is as outdated as the daguerreotype.
    Deepti Hajela, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Besides our own sun, Vega was the first star to be photographed, with a 20-minute daguerreotype exposure taken at Harvard College Observatory in 1850.
    Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Sep. 2024
Definition of daguerreotype
Noun
  • But in the moment, these various perspectives—Elwood being beaten, the haunting faces from the photograph, the man turning all of this over in his mind—are made distinct, only to be stitched back together as the film proceeds.
    K. Austin Collins, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Each piece originated from a photograph, was digitized, transferred onto fabric and stretched over large-scale iron frames.
    Sofia Celeste, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of photograph
Noun
  • The top middle photo showed Harry and Meghan with their arms open as their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, run toward them.
    Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Today’s great photo is from Times staff photographer Brian van der Brug.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of photo
Noun
  • Comparing an 1860s tintype with an 1890s gelatin silver studio print shows the evolution of photographic processes.
    Andrea Kaston Tange, The Conversation, 6 May 2024
  • The tintype is its opposite in every aspect: Its flattened quality and narrower tonal range are hallmarks of this less technically advanced photographic process.
    Andrea Kaston Tange, The Conversation, 6 May 2024
Definition of tintype
Noun
  • The video captivates with a vintage flair reminiscent of 1940s film noir dipped in warm sepia tones.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Ironically, our new lioness recruitment episode takes us back to Iraq (or a facsimile of Iraq, only distinguishable from the faux-Mexico of the first episode via a slight change in sepia tone saturation) but just long enough to ensure their prospective asset into the program.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of sepia
Noun
  • Departing from the monochrome look Macron chose, Camilla opted for black boots with a coordinated bag and gloves.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Hadid got the monochrome memo, with a maroon maxi dress and burgundy leather jacket and boots, plus a Miu Miu bag and sunglasses.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of monochrome
Noun
  • Saint Laurent’s spring 2025 show nodded to the brand’s eponymous founder, with creative director Anthony Vaccarello sending slouchy suits and bohemian prints down the runway.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Petite Plume also sells silk pajama sets and nightshirts in whimsical prints, to make for a memorable gift.
    Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of print
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