CharlPe's Most Recent Activity On Synths

Monarch Cave

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:05:53 Z

"This is a tremendous ruin located high atop Comb Ridge near Bluff, Utah. A friend and I went "archeology" hiking on Comb Ridge in late August, 2009, and this is one of the many reference shoots I was lucky to do. This ruin is a very large living space, and the towers at the front edge of the ruin are amazing. Right in front of the towers is a 100 foot drop down to a large pool of water (which you can see in the synth tour.) You can learn more about Monarch Cave on the "Climb Utah" website: http://climb-utah.com/CM/monarch.htm"

jimcseke Over 1 year ago

Meant to write "You and Yours... forgot the (s). It's late and I'm tired, sorry. Anyway, Happy Holidays !!!

Mexican Hat from the San Juan

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:05:51 Z

"I took the reference photos for this synth while on a float trip down the San Juan river between Bluff, Utah and Mexican Hat, Utah in late August, 2009. We went with Wild Rivers Expeditions http://www.riversandruins.com/ on their 1-day upper canyon tour. The guide who took us was named Marcos, and he had deep knowledge of the geology of San Juan Canyon. He also had a tremendous knowledge of the archeological sites in the canyon and was able to draw on his Navajo background to help interpret many of the petroglyphs we saw. But back to Mexican Hat. The legend, paraphrased from the story Marcos told (Marcos was also good with legends, stories, and bad jokes,) is this: a Mexican fellow fell in love with a ravishingly beautiful Navajo woman. The problem was that the woman was married. The woman would go down to the San Juan river to bathe every day. The man watched her every day and eventually started talking to her. Soon, they fell in love. Finally one day the Mexican man and Navajo woman decided to consummate their love, and it was that fateful day that the Navajo woman's husband decided to see why his wife enjoyed bathing every day. Well, he found out, and in a fit of rage, the Navajo husband killed his wife. The Mexican man was so overwhelmed with grief that he threw his large, Mexican sombrero high into the air where the wind caught it and left it atop this pinnacle of rocks. The sombrero remains to this day as a testament of the Mexican man and Navajo woman's love. Aren't legends fun?"

David Over 1 year ago

Charlie -- it's hard to get a sense of the scale from this... How big is the "hat"?
Great job with the synth and thanks for the "backstory" too!

Butler Wash Beach Ruin

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:12:26 Z

"This is an amazing little ruin just a ways up the trail near Butler Wash on Cedar Mesa near Blanding, Utah. This is a smaller ruin just up the trail from Ballroom Cave and Target Ruins. I visited this ruin on May 2nd, 2009, during a very rainy spring. Indeed while I was in the ruin taking photos a tremendous thunderstorm dumped right outside. That storm proved to me how smart it was to build shelter inside the cave. Toward the back of the cave it was warm without a fire and well-lit. I'd have to imagine that this ruin was quite the home site for some lucky Ancestral Puebloan family. For more info on Butler Wash, follow this link: http://www.cdarc.org/pages/what/exhibits/visit/butler_wash.php You can view my synth of the Butler Wash Target Ruins here: http://photosynth.net/view.aspx?cid=1b75483f-c22b-42e0-a5c0-a5c5989eb466#"

Swissomat Over 1 year ago

Great to explore - Thanks!

Over Under Ruins

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:59:58 Z

jimcseke Over 1 year ago

Wow !!

Sipapu Bridge

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:34:33 Z

"This is the final of the three bridge synths in National Bridges National Monument. Sipapu Bridge is absolutely huge and challenging to get to. But it certainly is worth the hike. The two other bridges I've synthed in this park are: Kachina Bridge: http://photosynth.net/view.aspx?cid=5f65e087-8de5-45ff-9455-b1bcfb25ad82 Owachomo Bridge: http://photosynth.net/view.aspx?cid=e24e7ec8-b6ff-4946-9cf1-26602b9335f5 For more detail about Natural Bridges National Monument, visit the National Park Service website: http://www.nps.gov/nabr/index.htm I took the photos of both Sipapu and Kachina bidges during an April, 2009 trip."

jimcseke Over 1 year ago

Hey CharlPe thank you for answering my questions. I am interested in what the process was for achieving certain results. And not just for general knowledge, but also on the human level. When you mentioned Sipapu took 3 hours, In my mind I see a person starting from one point of the subject to the final shot. Suddenly each of those little white rectangles take on more meaning. They become the eyes of the person travelling around this subject and attempting to get enough images to share with others. And to also give them a sense of "being there". I hope those comments don't seem odd, but i'm just being honest.

Getting 100% is one thing. Capturing what you did, and how it turned out, is another. (That should also be considered a "point of pride".)
I'm fairly certain, when you saw the final result, there was a little jaw dropping involved. As with your other synths, beautiful work as well!
Whatever you do to get these results, you do very well.
Keep on synthing.

Kachina Bridge

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:25:05 Z

"This is one of three star sandstone attractions at the Natural Bridges National Monument near Blanding, Utah. I hiked the canyon with a friend in 2008 and 2009 and took the nearly 1,000 reference photos to make this synth. Yes, you can find us if you look hard enough. :-) The new highlights feature of Photosynth works very well for this synth. There are pictographs and petroglyphs all around the base of the bridge, and you can easily get to them now. You can learn more about Natural Bridges National Monument here at the National Park Service website: http://www.nps.gov/nabr/historyculture/index.htm You can also see my synths of the other bridges in the Natural Bridges National Monument: Owachomo Bridge: http://photosynth.net/view.aspx?cid=e24e7ec8-b6ff-4946-9cf1-26602b9335f5 Sipapu Bridge: http://photosynth.net/view.aspx?cid=2829b1a3-4d8d-4e5f-9247-d8dcb4a6ad65"

TonyErnst Over 1 year ago

it's a crime this synth doesnt have more favorites.

Interior Garden

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:01:48 Z

"This synth is of "Interior Garden" by Michael Singer. The art installation is Denver International Airport in Concourse "C". According to the DIA website: “Interior Garden” utilizes plant material along with sculptural and architectural elements to convey a connection to human history, the cycle of life and the natural world. Layers of patterns and combined elements of wood, stone, cast concrete panels and plant life repeat throughout the design of the garden and the main floor below, implying a process of discovery and an accumulation of meanings. You can learn more about public art at DIA by following this link: http://www.flydenver.com/guide/art/public.asp Special thanks to the Public Art Administrator at DIA for providing special access to the artwork so I could complete the synth from more interesting angles."

tbenedict Over 1 year ago

That's sweet. I'd be interested in seeing some highlights, too. There's a ton to see in there! I know I'm missing a bunch.

Butler Wash - Target Ruins

Fri, 08 May 2009 07:49:54 Z

"This synth is from an early May 2009 trip I took to Cedar Mesa near Blanding, Utah. This particular synth is from Butler Wash, site of another synth I did back in October, 2008. You can see the main Butler Wash synth here: http://photosynth.net/view.aspx?cid=af97eb90-9ee5-4920-b4f3-8630ccc529e9 What sets this site apart is how hidden and undisturbed it is. As my friend and I were hiking we decided to take a small side path along a somewhat obscure trail. When we turned the corner into this cliff alcove we were startled to find a site of this quality. Things to notice in this synth are the interior petroglyph and the fully covered roof of the second room from the left. Amazing preservation!"

TonyErnst Over 1 year ago

Love it. Normally Id suggest adding a geotag, but in this case it's probably better not to help preserve the site.

Children of the World Dream of Peace

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:05:33 Z

"As part of my set of synths of artwork at Denver International Airport, last Friday (February 13, 2009) I took the reference shots to synth this 1994 mural from artist Leo Tanguma. You can see my synth of Tanguma's other DIA mural, In Peace and Harmony with Nature, here: http://photosynth.net/view.aspx?cid=069084dd-2cb9-48b7-ab27-f53c487cbcb0 If you go through Denver International Airport, make sure you take time to appreciate the artwork. There are some fantastic installations there and the DIA folks always seem to have a new exhibit up. Learn more about art at DIA here: http://www.flydenver.com/guide/art/index.asp"

Marvin Over 1 year ago

That's a pretty impressive painting you got there. Good job.

Denver Zoo - Lion Exhibit

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:02:46 Z

"I took my family to the Denver Zoo this weekend and had a great time. The weather was perfect, the animals were all active, and my whole family was entranced. This is the lion exhibit (also known as "Predator Ridge.") Try zooming in and around several times to find the lionesses hanging around in the sun. Unfortunately, the male was not in the mood to pose yesterday. For more information on the Denver Zoo, visit their website at: http://www.denverzoo.org/"

Acuaria Over 1 year ago

Wow! This is great. Almost like being there!!
Rosalie