The bird, which "should fly from the camera" during shooting actually existed Bashny.Net

Photographers, removing children often say the phrase "And say cheese!". Where did this expression?

In the early XX century, when the cameras, photographers and photo studios have become widespread, and the house has become fashionable to have a photo, the process of obtaining the card has been far from perfect. During shooting, I had to stand still for a while, otherwise the picture is not obtained. If adults obediently took the right position for a few seconds, the children were given the immobility at all times, much more difficult. Especially if the group photo. So, in the 20s of the last century, resourceful photographers attracted the attention of children brass bird, set around the lens. Interesting fact: not only that the toy was brilliant, she has published a whistle and, similar to the singing of these birds.

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