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Lexington
Solargraph
A solargraph at Lexington, MI, shows the path of the rising sun over Lake Huron during the second half of 2024.
The image comes from a pinhole camera made from a 16-ounce aluminum can and a 5x7 sheet of black and white photographic paper. The can was mounted on a railing with the pinhole open for several months.
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Original
The original solargraph appears in sepia colors. The lower arcs show the sun's path during winter months, and the higher arcs are the sun's path in the summer months. Gaps in the arcs result from clouds.
Flipped and Color Adjusted
The original is flipped horizontally and the colors are adjusted to bring out landmark features in the foreground.
Solargraph Paired With Panorama
The solargraph image paired with a photograph gives perspective on where the sun appears during the respective seasons.
Landmarks Compared
The solar arcs are bright and distinct because direct light is falling on the black and white photographic paper. Meanwhile, land features are fainter because they are the collective result of reflected sunlight built up over several months.
