|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note: an earlier GigaPan, http://www.gigapan.org/viewGigapan.php?id=30905 , did not include the panoramic view of Pasadena and the Houston Ship Channelarea as does this panorama.
Taken from the 24th floor of Hilton Americas Hotel: http://tinyurl.com/2og9ru An stunning view of Houston from Galena Park and the Houston Ship Channel area westward to the heart of the downtown area, especially so since there are two pillars not shown in this panorama, but yet the view can almost be considered seamless except that the railing shows where there should be a pillar(s). The GigaPan Stitcher comes though with flying colors on this one. The view, taken from the 24th floor and was breathtaking as I took it using my trusty Nikon D70 (soon to be retired) and a Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 lens. There is no Photoshop on this panorama, only the GigaPan Stitcher, and the collection of photos were taken hand-held. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Kilgore661 has always been an inspiration for me and one of his most incredible GigaPans, View From Above (http://www.gigapan.org/gigapans/7536/), has always been at the top of my list for exceptional panoramas. I have been to Bath Abbey *numerous* times, but never got to the top as he was able to accomplish. However, I have been to the Top of Texas (http://www.gigapan.org/gigapans/34909/). Based on Kilgore661's panorama and my panorama, I am sure that there are many others from all over the world, that can be sub-titled, View From Above; however, I feel that Kilgore661 has nailed the title of View From Above already, and although my selection is a View From above, it is not *THE* View From Above.
It is my request that those that want to participate submit their unique view from above (as an example(s), a panorama from the highest place in your City or State or Country). The primary snapshot is the view from the edge of the roof of JPMorgan Chase Tower looking down at the Hilton Hotrel from where I took this panorama: http://www.gigapan.org/gigapans/30986/ As can readily be seen, this is a small GigaPan... it would have been larger had it not been for electronic interference or user error. It was taken with the Canon SX110 attached to a beta robot and stitched using the GigaPan Stitcher. Additional details can be seen when clicking Stitcher Notes. Viewing in Google Earth is a true visualization of the scene. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Taken from the 24th floor of Hilton Americas Hotel: http://tinyurl.com/2og9ru
An incredible view of Houston from University of Houston westward to the heart of the downtown area, especially incredible since there are two pillars not shown in this panorama, but yet the view can almost be considered seamless except that the railing shows where there should be a pillar(s). The GigaPan Stitcher comes though with flying colors on this one. The view, taken from the 24th floor and was breathtaking as I took it using my trusty Nikon D70 (soon to be retired) and a Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 lens. There is no Photoshop on this panorama, only the GigaPan Stitcher. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
On the ground level there is not the view as there is on the 24th floor from the Skyline Club, http://gigapan.org/viewGigapan.php?id=30905 but still a nice view to the west looking into the city center and to the north from the closest intersection of Discovery Green and Minute Maid Park area. This panorama was taken with a Nikon D70 camera using a Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 lens. The exposure was set in order to bring out the clouds. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Well first the bad news - the long exposures necessary for this panorama have resulting in camera shake and movement - partly due possibly to the Anti Shake / Image Stabiliser (IS) system on the camera (never too good mixing IS and tripods), and partly due to the Gigapan button pusher mechanism. However, I've uploaded it for the time being as it gives a good example of the beautiful Quayside area of Newcastle Gateshead at night. Probably best looked at without zooming in too much!! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Panorama taken during a business trip to New Delhi. The roof of the building was covered with water. This is the most beautiful hotel i have ever stayed at. At night the pool seen below was lighted by open fires. It felt like being in the middle of Aladdins world... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The iconic bridges (seven in view or part reflection) of the river Tyne at Newcastle Gateshead Quayside, with the Baltic Arts Centre, The Sage Music Centre and the Hilton Hotel in the view. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
When you step inside the Palmer House, you enter one of the finest, most service-oriented hotels in the world. Recognized for over a century as a Chicago landmark, the Palmer House is in a class above any hotel built today. Along with the state-of-the-art features, the hotel's historic, turn-of-the-century charm and ambiance have been carefully restored and respectfully preserved. Today, the Palmer House remains "the Chicago hotel the world knows best."
(http://www.hilton.com, Location: 17 E. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60603) This image was taken in partnership with the City of Chicago, Department of Cultural Affairs, Office of Tourism. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Greece |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
204 degree panorama of the Northeastern Shore of the James River, Newport News, VA |