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Nadar's balloon.

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The first aerial photograph was taken from a balloon by Felix Nadar in 1858. He also pioneered the use of artificial lighting whilst exploring the sewers and catacombs beneath Paris.

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During his lifetime, Wilson 'Snowflake' Bentley photographed more than 5000 snow crystals. He never found any two alike. He died of pneumonia in December 1931.

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