photography from the Chesapeake Bay watershed by Bill Emory
Cubit
A cubit is an ancient unit of length based on the forearm, measuring from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger, generally accepted as approximately 18 inches (45.7 cm). While varying by region and era, it was commonly divided into 6 palms or 24 digits. The Egyptian Royal Cubit was longer, about 20.6 inches (52.5 cm). Common Cubit: ~17.5–18 inches (44.5–46 cm). Royal/Long Cubit: ~19.8–20.6 inches (50–52.5 cm). Origins: Used by ancient Egyptians, Babylonians, and Israelites; dating back nearly 5,000 years. Bible References: Noah’s Ark, Goliath’s height, and temple measurements are given in cubits. Modern Equivalence: Roughly 1.5 feet or a half meter.–Gemini
tour guide down the street from Diocletian’s Palace, Split
Author: WmX
I stumbled off the track to success in 1968, started chasing shadows that summer. Since then, In addition to farm-laborer and newspaper photographer my occupational incarnations include dishwasher, janitor, retail photo clerk, plumber, HVAC repairman, auto mechanic, CAT scan technologist, computer worker and politico (whatever it takes to buy a camera.) I am on the road to understanding black and white photography.
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