The ultimate Question of the Day ... just what IS Infinity, anyway?
Feb 15, 2018 01:56:38 #
This one's as likely to have as many different answers, as there are - interpretations .... 
Feb 15, 2018 02:24:17 #
Feb 15, 2018 03:32:34 #
It's where there is no circle of confusion, and all becomes clear.
Feb 15, 2018 04:07:53 #
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Feb 15, 2018 04:49:53 #
bellgamin
Loc: Ewa Beach, Hawaii
Infinity is figure 8 lying on its side.
If you added jillions of miles to infinite distance, it would not increase whatsoever.
With respect to photography of earthbound items/creatures, "infinity" merely extends to the horizon -- roughly 12 to 20 miles on a clear day -- which depends primarily upon the camera's elevation relative to the curvature of the planet.
As an aside, "eternity" is NOT infinite time. It is the absence of time.
So there I go again... you ask me what time it is and I tell you how to make a clock. 😉
If you added jillions of miles to infinite distance, it would not increase whatsoever.
With respect to photography of earthbound items/creatures, "infinity" merely extends to the horizon -- roughly 12 to 20 miles on a clear day -- which depends primarily upon the camera's elevation relative to the curvature of the planet.
As an aside, "eternity" is NOT infinite time. It is the absence of time.
So there I go again... you ask me what time it is and I tell you how to make a clock. 😉
Feb 15, 2018 10:07:38 #
bellgamin wrote:
Infinity is figure 8 lying on its side. br br If ... (show quote)
Okay, so what time is it, Bell ? ..... jk!!!!
20 miles, on a clear day, huh? .... That's a pretty succinct answer ... thanks, Bell ...
So, if you only get 12 miles, then, it's because your camera's elevation is not quite high enough, relevant to the earth's curvature??? ... okay ....
Feb 15, 2018 10:11:16 #
Leicaflex wrote:
As far as the lens can view that remains in focus, not the photographer.
Okay, LF ... so, it's ONLY Infinity ... if the lens is in focus ... and, it's not Infinity, if the lens isn't in focus, then ....
Feb 15, 2018 10:16:00 #
mas24 wrote:
As far as one's eyes can see.
I like that definition, Mas ... it has a certain unqualified ring to it ...
Feb 15, 2018 10:18:39 #
rook2c4 wrote:
Something that is boundless.
In other words, Rook ... a four-year-old ... who's just a bundle of boundless energy ....
Feb 15, 2018 10:20:03 #
RichardTaylor wrote:
It's where there is no circle of confusion, and all becomes clear.
Really, Richard?
That close, huh?
Feb 15, 2018 10:21:50 #
Graham Smith wrote:
Chris, perhaps you should ask Buzz Lightyear?
Oh, I should, should I, Graham?
And just who IS this Buzz Lightyear?
A friend of yours?
Feb 16, 2018 08:19:18 #
Feb 16, 2018 08:21:39 #
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