pinhole

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Erin Jane Nelson’s pinhole cameras, made out of nature-inspired ceramic sculptures, are shown alongside the pictures they’ve produced and reflect the beauty of the act of creation itself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

If you don't have access to eclipse glasses, you can create a simple pinhole camera with just two sheets of cardboard or even use a colander to project the Sun's image safely onto the ground.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2025

I walked over to the Oclipsinator, a large pinhole camera that projected the eclipse onto a white card.

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2024

If you’re up for a bit of crafting, you can make a more sophisticated pinhole projector.

From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2024

Jinx shifted to find a more comfortable position and noticed a pinhole of light.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool