How to photograph giant sequoia tree

**ivanvernon** · 03-28-2014, 06:59 AM - **1 Like**

Here is a fascinating set of photos showing how a giant sequoia tree can be photographed, one part at a time, and then stitched together.

Wow…This 3200 Year Old Tree Is So Huge It’s Never Been Captured In A Single Image. Until Now. | Distractify

CreationBear · 03-28-2014, 07:07 AM

That is awesome--thanks for the link!

**TER-OR** · 03-28-2014, 07:10 AM

Stitching technology is really cool. Check out the Gigapan system, for example.

**blackcloudbrew** · 03-28-2014, 07:58 AM

One word comes to mind here - WOW.

slipdm16 · 03-28-2014, 08:16 AM

Where do I apply for this job?? Spend 30 days photographing one tree, perfect!

stevebrot · 03-28-2014, 08:46 AM

Notice the difference height of the guy standing at the top of the tree vs. the guy standing at the bottom?

Steve

mrNewt · 03-28-2014, 08:55 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Notice the difference height of the guy standing at the top of the tree vs. the guy standing at the bottom?

Steve

Yep, I was thinking about it as well... I don't think is 100% to the right proportions

- something seems off..
There is another smaller guy somewhere in the middle.

Pretty cool nonetheless...

Capture Lights · 03-28-2014, 10:26 AM

Wow, 3,200 years old, i wonder if there's a limit!

**TER-OR** · 03-28-2014, 11:33 AM

The world's 10 oldest living trees: Methuselah | MNN - Mother Nature Network

Very, very old for sure.

mikeSF · 03-28-2014, 11:44 AM

wow, amazing looking tree.
I am also surprised at the apparent discrepancy in size between the bottom guy and the top guy...suggests something is wrong with the proportions.

tuco · 03-28-2014, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Notice the difference height of the guy standing at the top of the tree vs. the guy standing at the bottom?

Steve

Yeah, scale is way off. I'd argue the tree still has not been captured "in a single image" when it took 126 frames to shoot it.

sumx4182 · 03-28-2014, 07:09 PM

Some one said that the guy at the top is standing closer to the camera, far out on a limb so that's why he appears larger. Perspective.

adwb · 03-29-2014, 01:17 AM

Look like it is leaning towards me with the odd perspective that has been used.

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CreationBear Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2,415	That is awesome--thanks for the link!

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TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	Stitching technology is really cool. Check out the Gigapan system, for example.

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slipdm16 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Minneapolis, MN Photos: Albums Posts: 159	Where do I apply for this job?? Spend 30 days photographing one tree, perfect!

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Notice the difference height of the guy standing at the top of the tree vs. the guy standing at the bottom? Steve

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mrNewt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ON, RH Posts: 2,181	Originally posted by stevebrot Notice the difference height of the guy standing at the top of the tree vs. the guy standing at the bottom? Steve Yep, I was thinking about it as well... I don't think is 100% to the right proportions - something seems off.. There is another smaller guy somewhere in the middle. Pretty cool nonetheless...

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Capture Lights Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 113	Wow, 3,200 years old, i wonder if there's a limit!

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TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	The world's 10 oldest living trees: Methuselah \| MNN - Mother Nature Network Very, very old for sure.

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mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	wow, amazing looking tree. I am also surprised at the apparent discrepancy in size between the bottom guy and the top guy...suggests something is wrong with the proportions.

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tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,025	Originally posted by stevebrot Notice the difference height of the guy standing at the top of the tree vs. the guy standing at the bottom? Steve Yeah, scale is way off. I'd argue the tree still has not been captured "in a single image" when it took 126 frames to shoot it.

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03-28-2014, 07:09 PM	#12
sumx4182 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 181	Some one said that the guy at the top is standing closer to the camera, far out on a limb so that's why he appears larger. Perspective.

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adwb Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bristol UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,636	Look like it is leaning towards me with the odd perspective that has been used.