Public Figure Profiles

Edwin Herbert Land

Edwin Herbert Land, ForMemRS, FRPS, Hon.MRI (May 7, 1909 – March 1, 1991) was an American scientist and inventor, best known as the co-founder of the Polaroid Corporation. He invented inexpensive filters for polarizing light, a practical system of in-camera instant photography, and the retinex theory of color vision, among other things. His Polaroid instant camera went on sale in late 1948 and made it possible for a picture to be taken and developed in 60 seconds or less.

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Some of their strengths

Edwin Herbert Land has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Creative, Honest, Artistic, Imaginative, Generous, and Altruistic.

Strong and Diligent

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Edwin Herbert Land is someone who is a strong, diligent, and trustworthy person who approaches life with honesty and perseverance, but who is also physical, sensual, and artistic. A person who seems to identify with family, heritage and ancestry.

Warm and Caring

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Edwin Herbert Land well know them as someone who can be warm, caring, and compassionate, like a lamp or torch.

Organized and Achievement-oriented

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Edwin Herbert Land as someone who is organized, goal-oriented, practical, and persevering.

Who is hardworking, intellectual, and easygoing, who loves higher education and learning and sharing ideas with others, and who loves healthy competition.

Charismatic and Playful

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Edwin Herbert Land is someone who is used to being the center of attention, and who has a playful approach to dealing with life.

They are also someone who is intuitive, imaginative, and an agent of change, and who is always dreaming of life's great possibilities and partnering with people to try to achieve those possibilities.

Patient and Compassionate

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Edwin Herbert Land tends to be someone who approaches life with grace and compassion, and who has a powerful and commanding personality. Who can be analytical, patient, and deliberate, avoiding risks and seeking out stability instead.

Some of Edwin Herbert Land's challenges

While Edwin Herbert Land has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, Edwin Herbert Land can be Callous, Stubborn, Idle, Impulsive, Careless, Rebellious, and Emotionally Distant.

Stubborn and Idle

One of Edwin Herbert Land's key challenges is that they are someone who can be seen as stubborn and, at times, lazy.

Edwin Herbert Land must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.

Callous and Selfish

Edwin Herbert Land is someone who can be standoffish, pessimistic, and ruthless, who can have difficulty concentrating and be impatient, can have difficulty discovering the keys to personal contentment, and who can have a tendency to overwork and hoard wealth and possessions.

Materialistic and Aggressive

Finally, Edwin Herbert Land also can be materialistic, emotional, aggressive, stubborn, inconsistent, and be prone to big temper outbursts.

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