Fred_Oxford's Most Recent Activity On Synths

Lily - Red Rum

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:16:35 Z

"The idea was to try to develop a good point cloud.... but despite the shallow depth of field the lines predominate. To create some dynamic this pot of lilies has been photographed progressively over the past week...this means that it has been ever changing...with at least one new flower opening each day. The weather has also changed, bringing a different mood to each shoot. Not placing the pot in exactly the same spot each time has led to an illusionary point cloud...increasing the intensity of the bright red and orange against the stone paving. Click P, grab the rotation tool (doughnut in Direct 3D Viewer - and a better point cloud!) and view from the side..."

iphonic.org.ua Over 1 year ago

AWSUM!!!! I love it! beautiful and stunning!

Nine Dragon Screen Wall, Forbidden City, Beijing

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:36:06 Z

"This huge glazed screen wall which faces the Huang Ji Men in the Forbidden City in Beijing, was constructed when Emperor Qianlong renovated the Ning Shou Gong (Palace of Peace and Longevity). The detail on the relief sculpture makes this an interesting "2D" synth. This sequence was captured using a Canon 5D Mk II, with a Canon EF 24-105mm USM L4 IS lens, during a visit to Beijing in May 2009."

Fred_Oxford Over 1 year ago

mbrough - interesting remark - interested to know why you say this?

Kamakura Daibutsu

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:33:39 Z

"these photos were taken in 2002 and 2003...so not with a synth in mind..."

Fred_Oxford Over 1 year ago

hey Scott - I experienced the same - went inside and it was a humid day in the 30's. I took some photos inside...but not worth adding..somehow it felt tacky going inside Daibutsu...

Pulteney Bridge, Bath

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 14:46:04 Z

"Pulteney Bridge is one of those interesting arched bridges which contains buildings (mostly shops and resaurants). Excellent use of space, and of course a prime location. This sequence was inspired by a previous visit to Bath."

Fred_Oxford Over 1 year ago

Thanks David - it was a perfect opportunity that did not need any more shots to capture the scene!

Cologne Cathedral - Kölner Dom, Germany

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:20:50 Z

"To achieve 100% synthy taking over 300 photos of this cathedral is incredible! The point cloud also turned out really interesting considering that no overview shot could be taken from a high point nearby. Particularly pleasing was the way Photosynth constructed the rounded end of the cathedral viewed from the Philharmonic end. Best viewed on Full Screen mode - press "F" on your keyboard sadly although the synth is 100% the point cloud is nothing like the cathedral really is...a mystery is the only way to describe it...anyway... enjoy!"

Fred_Oxford Over 1 year ago

thank you - I guess if I had the opportunity to do it again I would do a lot quite differently...

Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada, expanded

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:28:12 Z

Fred_Oxford Over 1 year ago

Lake Louise is incredible - problem is I took these photos before Photosynth was invented!! Maybe I get the chance to go back some time soon! Yes that is the Chateau Lake Louise Hotel.

A look inside the office...

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:29:42 Z

"A fresh start and uniform lighting - all taken with a Canon EOS 40 D - almost perfect! The point cloud makes interesting viewing! Especially interesting are the Inukshuk and sheet music."

Fred_Oxford Over 1 year ago

I have to thank the photographer!

Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto 2002-03

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:27:01 Z

"Here is the composite of two visits in 2002 and 2003"

Fred_Oxford Over 1 year ago

try it now and let me know if it works -thanks

An Eclectic Display Cabinet

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:16:16 Z

"This synth was actually created by Cardinal....and is best viewed on fullscreen mode (press F) to see all the details. On one of the shelves you will find the the Cochin collection - the unicorn, dog, dragon and some others. I am sure Cardinal will have a go at synthing them all soon! And don't forget the point cloud..."

Fred_Oxford Over 1 year ago

The hi-light tool was designed for this kind of synth!!

Cluttered Office.....

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 01:32:26 Z

"The mind-boggling effects generated by Photosynth led me to look at my office and see whether this would be a good subject - the clutter is the focal point... and of course clutter can never be static. This is all captured in the sequence - the software must have struggled to line up some of the photos - especially when the position of pens, papers and other nick-nacks kept moving!! The myriad of subjects will also hopefully keep most people guessing as to what kind of work is done in this office - assuming of course that any work is done here in the first place!! Enjoy the adventure of exploring the office All the photos were taken with a Canon Ixus 960 IS, 12 Mega Pixel camera - some shots were taken with a flash, the others all used the room lighting (night)."

Fred_Oxford Over 1 year ago

Despite taking out orphans the synthy went down a bit - this sequence shows that the office is not static!