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DIYP Quiz: Can you tell who took this photo?

Feb 26, 2023 by Dunja Djudjic 1 Comment

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Whether you are a beginner or a long-time photographer, a professional or a hobbyist, chances are you’ve come into contact with iconic photos made throughout history. From the very first image ever to the first photos of different subjects, many photos have paved the way for photography as we know it today.

So, here at DIYP, we wanted to pay homage to the rich photographic history in a fun way. We have created a historic photos quiz that tests your knowledge through some of the most iconic images ever taken, ranging from the first photo ever shot to the first digital photo the world saw. Let’s see how well you know your history, and don’t forget to challenge your friends too.

Who took this photo?

Correct! Wrong!

The earliest surviving daguerreotype of the Moon, 1840

Who took this photo?

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Earthrise was taken during the Apollo 8 mission, the first crewed voyage to orbit the Moon, 1968

Who took this photo?

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The first color photograph made by the three-color method suggested by James Clerk Maxwell in 1855, taken in 1861 by Thomas Sutton.

Who took this photo?

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This is believed to be the world's first permanent photographic image. Taken at Le Gras, France, 1826

Who took this photo?

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This is believed to be the earliest photo showing a living person, 1838

Who took this photo?

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This is the first digital image, scanned from a print, 1957

Who took this photo?

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The first photographic portrait of a human ever made, 1839

Who took this photo?

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Sergei Prokudin Gorskii was known for his pioneering work in color photography using the three-color principle, 1911

Who took this photo?

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The first photo ever taken on the surface Mars, 1976

Who took this photo?

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John Quincy Adams, the first U.S. President to be photographed, 1843

Who took this photo?

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Astronaut Buzz Aldrin stands on the surface of the moon during the Apollo 11 moonwalk, 1969.

Who took this photo?

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The first camera phone image, 1997

Who took this photo?

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Defining and capturing the fundamental expressive gestures of the human face by triggering muscular contractions with electrical probes, 1862

Who took this photo?

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"Migrant Mother," one of the most iconic images of thee 20th century, symbolizing the pain and suffering cased by the Great Depression, 1936

Who took this photo?

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The iconic image of the Hindenburg disaster, an accident that led directly to the end of the era of the airship, 1937

Who took this photo?

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"Guerrillero Heroico," one of the most recognizable images of the 20th century; it became a symbol of revolution and rebellion, 1960

Who took these historic photos?
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About Dunja Djudjic

Dunja Djudjic is a multi-talented artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. With 15 years of experience as a photographer, she specializes in capturing the beauty of nature, travel, and fine art. In addition to her photography, Dunja also expresses her creativity through writing, embroidery, and jewelry making.

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