Cool picture of the inauguration

Bungleau · 01-23-2009, 01:53 PM

This is awesome! Here's the details of how he created it:
http://www.davidbergman.net/blog/200...gural-address/

And here's viewing it fullsized in a browser. Maximize your browser window to see it. You can zoom all the way in to see Obama's face!
http://gigapan.org/viewGigapanFullsc...648c2b4b06233c

Yes, there are a few technical glitches in there, like the guy two rows behind Obama with two faces. Still damned impressive...

Spirits Reborn · 01-24-2009, 12:29 AM

Someone needs to photosynth this.

But this is extremely cool

EDIT : WHOOOAOAA YOU CAN ZOOM SO FAR IN. WAY COOL.

Stratos · 01-24-2009, 09:00 AM

Impressive! My dad is interested in digital photgraphy. Maybe I should e-mail him this.

Chewbacca · 01-24-2009, 11:13 AM

Wow! What an amazing way to sense the massive scope of the event. Truly a historic day.

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 01-24-2009, 02:31 PM

I don't understand the big deal?
The whole thing was on TV from every angle, or so I understand.

Bungleau · 01-24-2009, 04:15 PM

It's a technology geek thing

The picture is 1,474 megapixels in size. A *GOOD* digital camera will do 10 MP today... that's nearly 150 times better. The difference shows up in image quality. Try to zoom in that close on a regular image... you soon end up in pixel-land. This one doesn't even come close, even when it starts getting fuzzy near the end.

You can see details of faces on people in the crowd... way back in the crowd, far beyond the cheap seats. You can't do that on television

Cerek · 01-24-2009, 05:32 PM

I was amazed at how close you could zoom in on faces way back in he crowd too, altho it started getting fuzzy when I got to the people sitting on the sculpture.

I also found a few more glitches, but overall, very very cool.

Glitches
1. Girl in purple jacket at far end of the band stage, below Obama.
2. Another two-faced guy 4 rows directly behind Bush.
3. Black guy on a side platform (between photographer and Obama - look down and to the left). Top of his head is missing.

That's all I saw after a few minutes of browsing. I'm sure there are more, but overall, the detail and quality is unbelievable.

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 01-24-2009, 06:55 PM

Ok, I get it now. I did not zoom in far enough to appreciate it.

I do enjoy photography, but on a different level.

Luvian · 01-24-2009, 07:25 PM

Two faced politicians? *gasp*

thecarrotdude · 01-25-2009, 12:15 AM

This is very cool. In the first link you can see yo yo ma taking a picture.

01-23-2009, 01:53 PM	#1
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Cool picture of the inauguration This is awesome! Here's the details of how he created it: http://www.davidbergman.net/blog/200...gural-address/ And here's viewing it fullsized in a browser. Maximize your browser window to see it. You can zoom all the way in to see Obama's face! http://gigapan.org/viewGigapanFullsc...648c2b4b06233c Yes, there are a few technical glitches in there, like the guy two rows behind Obama with two faces. Still damned impressive... __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

01-24-2009, 12:29 AM	#2
Spirits Reborn Anubis Join Date: February 21, 2005 Location: .... Age: 35 Posts: 2,473	Re: Cool picture of the inauguration Someone needs to photosynth this. But this is extremely cool EDIT : WHOOOAOAA YOU CAN ZOOM SO FAR IN. WAY COOL. __________________ Spirit's 3d Dump, Check it out!

01-24-2009, 09:00 AM	#3
Stratos Vampire Join Date: January 29, 2003 Location: Sweden Age: 43 Posts: 3,888	Re: Cool picture of the inauguration Impressive! My dad is interested in digital photgraphy. Maybe I should e-mail him this. __________________ Nothing is impossible, it's just a matter of probability. Last edited by Stratos; 01-24-2009 at 09:03 AM.

01-24-2009, 11:13 AM	#4
Chewbacca Zartan Join Date: July 18, 2001 Location: America, On The Beautiful Earth Age: 50 Posts: 5,373	Re: Cool picture of the inauguration Wow! What an amazing way to sense the massive scope of the event. Truly a historic day. __________________ Support Local Music and Record Stores! Got Liberty?

01-24-2009, 02:31 PM	#5
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 58 Posts: 5,634	Re: Cool picture of the inauguration I don't understand the big deal? The whole thing was on TV from every angle, or so I understand. __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

01-24-2009, 04:15 PM	#6
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Re: Cool picture of the inauguration It's a technology geek thing The picture is 1,474 megapixels in size. A GOOD digital camera will do 10 MP today... that's nearly 150 times better. The difference shows up in image quality. Try to zoom in that close on a regular image... you soon end up in pixel-land. This one doesn't even come close, even when it starts getting fuzzy near the end. You can see details of faces on people in the crowd... way back in the crowd, far beyond the cheap seats. You can't do that on television __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

01-24-2009, 05:32 PM	#7
Cerek Registered Member Iron Throne Cult Join Date: August 27, 2004 Location: North Carolina Age: 61 Posts: 4,888	Re: Cool picture of the inauguration I was amazed at how close you could zoom in on faces way back in he crowd too, altho it started getting fuzzy when I got to the people sitting on the sculpture. I also found a few more glitches, but overall, very very cool. Glitches 1. Girl in purple jacket at far end of the band stage, below Obama. 2. Another two-faced guy 4 rows directly behind Bush. 3. Black guy on a side platform (between photographer and Obama - look down and to the left). Top of his head is missing. That's all I saw after a few minutes of browsing. I'm sure there are more, but overall, the detail and quality is unbelievable. __________________ Cerek the Calmth

01-24-2009, 06:55 PM	#8
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 58 Posts: 5,634	Re: Cool picture of the inauguration Ok, I get it now. I did not zoom in far enough to appreciate it. I do enjoy photography, but on a different level. __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

01-24-2009, 07:25 PM	#9
Luvian Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 27, 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Age: 43 Posts: 6,763	Re: Cool picture of the inauguration Two faced politicians? gasp __________________ Once upon a time in Canada...

01-25-2009, 12:15 AM	#10
thecarrotdude Zhentarim Guard Join Date: June 29, 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 34 Posts: 320	Re: Cool picture of the inauguration This is very cool. In the first link you can see yo yo ma taking a picture. __________________ "Excuse me, I believe you have my stapler..." - Milton Waddams

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