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Mar 14, 2019 21:47:15   #
Uuglypher Loc: South Dakota (East River)
 
It has been several...or more than several....years since this image was posted in another section, so it seems reasonable for it to make its debut in this Section where it should find its best fit.

And for those able to view 3D image pairs, and would like to add another dimension to their viewing pleasure, see the 3D Quad; top pair for viewing by parallel gaze, and bottom pair by crossed gaze.

I have enjoyed the composition, but can’t, in all honesty, take personal pride in it. ‘Twas the Cosmos that arranged those clouds in that most agreeable manner while I happened to be (with camera at-the-ready) in that particular location in NE Arizona and looking in the appropriate direction.

As it happens, a chronic and progressive hitch in my git-along is driving me deeper and more often into my image archives for posting fodder, so for those with long memories, please forgive the repeat.

Dave


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Mar 14, 2019 21:54:23   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
A beauty, was this film or digital?

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Mar 14, 2019 22:22:59   #
Guyserman Loc: Benton, AR
 
How excited I was when I read your post and saw mention of 3D parallel & cross gaze. I prefer parallel gaze but your pictures were a little too wide on my monitor. I did see the 3D in the cross gaze but I can't hold that very long without getting a headache.

Many years ago when there was only film I had a tripod that allowed the center post to be tilted 90 degrees to a horizontal position. I would take a shot, crank the post sideways about 3 inches and take a second shot. I printed and mounted them myself to get the size and spacing right. I searched for a stereo viewer but never found one which didn't require an arm and a leg to purchase. So I trained myself to see the 3D with parallel gaze and got to where I could just pick up a print and instantly go into a parallel gaze. I've thought often about doing that again but don't have the horizontal tripod any more. I know I could improvise one but don't know if I could move the camera without disturbing the tripod.

I look forward to seeing more of these in the future.

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Mar 14, 2019 22:54:13   #
Uuglypher Loc: South Dakota (East River)
 
UTMike wrote:
A beauty, was this film or digital?


Thank you, Mike.
This was a digital image.

Dave

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Mar 14, 2019 23:09:12   #
Uuglypher Loc: South Dakota (East River)
 
Hi, Guyserman,
The problem with the images being too large on your monitor will be solved if you can view them on a smartphone or a digital pad /iPad. Like you, I can use, and prefer, parallel gaze, but also easily use crossed gaze.
Most fans of 3D imagery today display and exchange image pairs on smartphones or digital pads. I have heard that some laptops/“books” have touch-control displays that facilitate sizing images for viewing. You may also be able to download the SPM (Stereo Photo Maker) app which can display them in a variety of formats, including anaglyphs, which some who are unable to use free-viewing find an acceptable alternative.

Best regards,
Dave

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Mar 15, 2019 02:38:39   #
selmslie Loc: Fernandina Beach, FL, USA
 
Uuglypher wrote:
... The problem with the images being too large on your monitor will be solved if you can view them on a smartphone or a digital pad /iPad. Like you, I can use, and prefer, parallel gaze, but also easily use crossed gaze.

This will be my only comment on this image so that we don't go down the same rabbit hole as last time.

We previously covered the difficulty everyone has viewing the parallel and cross-eyed views. Most people won't bother. No point in repeating that discussion.

The "original" image is very nice. The colors and composition are excellent. However, it's such a small image (0.6 MP) that we can't appreciate the details and sharpness that must be in the real original. In fact, the "original" above is the same image as the left eye view. So this thread is not about the landscape image. It's all about the 2D-3D conversion.

The resulting 3D effect is quite pronounced again because all of the displacement is only left<>right. That works nicely for the clouds and the ground level portion of the image. However, it breaks down for the cliffs which appear to be leaning back into the image. If anyone wants to see an anaglyph of this image, contact me via PM.

You seem to have applied the same technique that I described in 2D-3D Conversion - It's not that simple. Unfortunately, that technique only works for a very simple case. It doesn't work for he mountains in this case.

When it comes to a more complex subject you are going to have to learn more about layering and masking.

Or you could just take the easy way out and capture two images in the first place.

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Mar 15, 2019 07:59:49   #
Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington
 
Dave, sorry to hear of your continuing health challenges. This is a very pleasing image! It is a gift indeed when we are reminded of happy moments through our photography and can share those with others, as well.

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Mar 15, 2019 10:50:22   #
mffox Loc: Avon, CT
 
Glad you re-posted. It's great work!!

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Mar 15, 2019 11:49:18   #
Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY
 
Dramatic image which is well lit and composed. Impact!

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Mar 15, 2019 14:36:56   #
Riverrat2 Loc: South East Idaho
 
Very nice Dave. Glad you posted. Sorry to hear the CMT is getting worse. My daughter-in-law recently told me of a possible break through in that regard. Check out their website for details. (I don't have the URL)

Lloyd

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Mar 15, 2019 14:38:25   #
MattPhox Loc: Rhode Island
 

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Mar 15, 2019 14:41:25   #
Uuglypher Loc: South Dakota (East River)
 
Just to clarify...
There are no mountains in the posted image.
The landform at the horizon is a many-miles-long marginal escarpment at the erosion edge of an immense, ancient floodplain. The escarpment is characterized by an extended, shallow, low-angle talus slope as is evident in the posted image and also evident in the 3D conversion. The 3D image more faithfully presents the natural view.

Dave

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Mar 17, 2019 15:05:37   #
photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA
 
Uuglypher wrote:
It has been several...or more than several....years since this image was posted in another section, so it seems reasonable for it to make its debut in this Section where it should find its best fit.

And for those able to view 3D image pairs, and would like to add another dimension to their viewing pleasure, see the 3D Quad; top pair for viewing by parallel gaze, and bottom pair by crossed gaze.

I have enjoyed the composition, but can’t, in all honesty, take personal pride in it. ‘Twas the Cosmos that arranged those clouds in that most agreeable manner while I happened to be (with camera at-the-ready) in that particular location in NE Arizona and looking in the appropriate direction.

As it happens, a chronic and progressive hitch in my git-along is driving me deeper and more often into my image archives for posting fodder, so for those with long memories, please forgive the repeat.

Dave
It has been several...or more than several....year... (show quote)


Fine capture of those dramatic clouds.

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Mar 17, 2019 15:14:59   #
Guyserman Loc: Benton, AR
 
Dave, I uploaded a 3D image last night but it didn't make today's digest. If you want to see it, search for "handheld 3d".

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