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1.5 Gigapixel image of Machu Picchu
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around a 1.5 Gigapixel image of Machu Picchu, focusing on its creation, the technology used, and the implications for high-resolution imaging in applications like Google Earth.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant shares a link to the 1.5 Gigapixel image, prompting interest.
- Another participant expresses disappointment about not being able to enter the image in a contest due to specific rules regarding photo editing.
- A participant notes that the image was created from 404 individual frames taken with a Canon 10D, raising concerns about the contest's "no Photoshopping" rule.
- There is a mention of the Canon 100-400 lens with image stabilization, highlighting its effectiveness in capturing high-quality images.
- One participant expresses anticipation for future imaging technology, specifically mentioning Google Earth and its potential for high-resolution imagery.
- A participant comments on the challenges of panning the image due to the presence of tourists appearing multiple times in the frames, leading to a sense of nausea.
- Humor is introduced with a light-hearted observation about a person in the image.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a mix of appreciation for the image and its technology, but there is no consensus on the implications of the contest rules or the experience of viewing the image.
Contextual Notes
Some participants note the limitations of the image stitching process and the effects of moving subjects within the frames, which may affect the viewing experience.
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Individuals interested in photography, high-resolution imaging technology, and applications in digital mapping may find this discussion relevant.
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Astronuc
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Cool!
To bad I can't enter this in Zz's "We built this city constest"
http://www.docbert.org/SydneyByNight/
To bad I can't enter this in Zz's "We built this city constest"
http://www.docbert.org/SydneyByNight/
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turbo
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Well, that was stitched together out of 404 individual frames from a Canon 10D, so even if you had taken the photos, ZZ's "no Photoshopping" rule could be a bit of a problem. Awesome result, though. The Canon 100-400 lens has image stabilization and people are getting some fantastic results with it. Check this guy's photos (especially the action shots of raptors!) He goes by the name of Nighthound on the ODS site and he is a very talented photographer.
http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Nighthd/
http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Nighthd/
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That is very nice, I'm waiting for the day Google Earth type programs get resolution like this, now that would be fun 
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turbo
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Since he took over an hour to take the frames, and tourists tend to wander, some of the people in the pictures should appear multiple times. It makes me kind of nauseous to pan the image, though, so I gave up on that project.
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Chi Meson
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Ha ha! see the guy taking a whizz in the corner?
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