When accident leads to brilliant innovation... "Solarization" is a technique coined by Lee Miller and then partner Man Ray (born #OnThisDay in 1890). Discovered on accident, the inverse lighting technique involves exposing a partially developed photo to light to create halo-like effects. Learn more about our special exhibition "The Woman Who Broke Boundaries: Photographer Lee Miller" at the link in our bio. #TheDali #SheIsLee #LeeMiller Image: Solarised Portrait (thought to be Meret Oppenheim), Paris, France, 1932 by Lee Miller (NC0058-5) © Lee Miller Archives England 2020. All Rights Reserved. leemiller.co.uk