
Chronophotography is an old technique which captures some frames of a movement, combined into a single image. It was invented by Étienne-Jules Marey and has been used by some of the most iconic photographers including Harold Edgerton, who invented the electronic flash and created breathtaking photos of rare moments.
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Some of the images below contain non-sexual nudity.
Running, by Étienne-Jules Marey, 1883

Male Nude, Standing Jump to Right, by Thomas Eakins, 1885
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Flapping herons, by Étienne-Jules Marey, 1886

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Chronophotographic Study of Man Pole Vaulting, by Étienne Jules Marey, 1890

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Falling cat, by Étienne-Jules Marey, 1894

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Dismounting a bicycle, by Étienne-Jules Marey, late 1890s

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Bobby Jones, the golfer, by Harold E. Edgerton, 1938

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Gussie Moran performing a power serve, by Harold E. Edgerton, 1949

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Moving Skip Rope, by Harold E. Edgerton, 1952

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Squash Stroke, by Harold Eugene Edgerton, 1954

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Back Dive, By Harold Eugene Edgerton, 1954

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The works of Manuel Cafini, 2012-2015

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Tennis players, by Jean Yves Lemoigne, 2014

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