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Martello Tower: Inside & Out

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:30:40 Z

by lostinthetriangle "This is still a work in progress (out of memory error) then I can add some more detail. Until then, enjoy! "F" full screen "P" point cloud...give it time to load! use the "View Synth in Direct3D Viewer" for the best full screen point cloud experience! There is a Martello located at Ferry Reach in St George's Parish. It was completed in the 1820s. Martello towers (or simply Martellos) are small defensive forts built in several countries of the British Empire during the 19th century, from the time of the Napoleonic Wars onwards. They stand up to 40 feet (12m) high (with two floors) and typically had a garrison of one officer and 15-25 men. Their round structure and thick walls of solid masonry made them resistant to cannon fire, while their height made them an ideal platform for a single heavy artillery piece, mounted on the flat roof and able to traverse a 360° arc. A few Martello towers were surrounded by a moat for extra defence. They were used throughout the 19th century, but became obsolete with the introduction of powerful rifled artillery. Many have survived to the present day, often preserved as historic monuments."

dubleelvis Over 1 year ago

This is a synth to spend time with very rewarding. a good model of how to get the best out of synthing. quite fun to go up the stairwell look outside then go back down Dubleelvis

Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:50:48 Z

by steephill

siblog Over 1 year ago

Nice view. When was this taken? I thought the public was not allowed to climb the "pyramid" any more. At least not when I was there!

Rome - Colosseum

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:28:36 Z

by Siblog-1 "The Colosseum or, The Coliseum, originally the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium, Italian Anfiteatro Flavio or Colosseo), is an elliptical amphitheatre in the center of the city of Rome, Italy, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. It is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering. Occupying a site just east of the Roman Forum, its construction started between 70 and 72 AD[1] under the emperor Vespasian and was completed in 80 AD under Titus,[2] with further modifications being made during Domitian's reign (81–96).[3] The name "Amphitheatrum Flavium" derives from both Vespasian's and Titus's family name (Flavius, from the gens Flavia). Capable of seating 50,000 spectators,[1][4][5] the Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry, and a Christian shrine. Although in the 21st century it stays partially ruined because of damage caused by devastating earthquakes and stone-robbers, the Colosseum is an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome. It is one of Rome's most popular tourist attractions and still has close connections with the Roman Catholic Church, as each Good Friday the Pope leads a torchlit "Way of the Cross" procession that starts in the area around the Colosseum. [Wikipedia]"

siblog Over 1 year ago

Try the Overhead or Point Cloud views. I am amazed at how good the 3D recreation is.

Musée du Louvre - Cour Napoléon, Paris

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:58:10 Z

by Marcologne

thirdphotoreceptor Over 1 year ago

The same scene on a sunny day: http://photosynth.net/view.aspx?cid=38ac2c4d-66d4-4c9f-8658-7fe914ab1a01

I by chance chose the same spot to do a 360 panorama.

Cairo Nile view - Hi Res

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:08:43 Z

by Hossam-ElAshkar

Hossam-ElAshkar Over 1 year ago

@siblog, yes, i did it manually. It is for sure the cause of the missing blocks.

@David, thanks. I think you have been to Cairo then, to know the air quality issue.

Truck - Kite Aerial (KAP)

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:16:10 Z

by tbenedict "I did a kite aerial photography session of an abandoned truck out on Mana Road on the Big Island of Hawai`i. I pulled some usable images from the flight for the purpose of printing and framing, but I never chuck a shot once I've taken it, so the rest of the shots from that flight have been lying around on disk. So here's my attempt at running a synth off of a non-ortho, mostly oblique set of shots that were never intended to be run through Photosynth. There's actually a lot more in the synth than just the truck. Try clicking around. Among other things there's a huge dead tree. Unfortunately it's not the most navigable synth in the world. But the point cloud of the truck isn't bad. Equipment used: Kite - Flowform 16 & 6' rokkaku Line - #200 braided dacron Rig - Brooks BBKK + Pan Gearbox Camera - Canon A650IS"

tbenedict Over 1 year ago

Yeah, I need to start going back through my synths to add highlights. 'Cause you mentioned it, I'll start with this one.

Adam Stephen House and dig

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 02:17:57 Z

by Void23 "House built by Martinsburg, WV founder, Revolutionary War General Adam Stephen. The house is supposed to have been built over a natural cave entrance, (since filled in) possibly as an escape route in case of Indian attack. This most recent effort by the Tri-State Grotto of the National Speleological Society to locate the cave follows a rock ledge which forms the ceiling of the tunnel, towards an area of the yard that a micro-gravity survey indicates may contain open space."

David Over 1 year ago

Hey void23 -- if you add a "highlight" to the bottom of the dig, you can get Photosynth to do all the work of pulling people from the outside to the bottom. Should only take 1 minute!

Radka

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:45:54 Z

by Kostbone "Tak to je moj miláčik"

silverthehedgehog Over 1 year ago

Can u imagine when people start putting #%!@ on here.

Oak

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:00:12 Z

by Ultrasound

Fred_Oxford Over 1 year ago

excellent!

Stories from African Orphans(expressyourdreams.org)

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 14:13:08 Z

by sophont "A collection of stories from children in orphanage homes in various countries in Africa. The essays shine a rare spotlight on an aspect of life not often seen or expected in these children, that is there hopes and dreams even in the face of stark poverty. Their stories are an encouragement to us to help to see these dreams come true."

Marvin Over 1 year ago

This is certainly very different from your average synth. Thank you for sharing.