Synthopticon

A Hand

KHanes@gmail.com (Kevin Hanes) — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:04:00 +0000

User Ultrasound has done it again! Here's a simple (and as one commenter notes, creepy) synth of a hand. What's neat about this is the representation in the point cloud. That it is a partially complete hand only makes it seem more surreal.

A Hand by Ultrasound

RP-OST Kek Lok Si Temple

KHanes@gmail.com (Kevin Hanes) — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:20:00 +0000

There is a lot going on in this scene, and all of it is delightful. The entire area is busy enough to keep your eyes moving around it, and the synthing individual has provided enough detail shots to allow you to focus on some of the smaller areas.

RP-OST Kek Lok Si Temple by Juxwox

ice storm

KHanes@gmail.com (Kevin Hanes) — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:58:00 +0000

Lovely scene of snow, ice and light. Very appropriate for those of us in the Pacific Northwest, (though I understand much of the country is in the grip arctic blasts of air, or something) as we have some new fallen snow on the ground. Ours isn't quite as pretty, and it's certainly causing more traffic issues than this shot might show.

ice storm by brian_keefe

Old World GLobe

KHanes@gmail.com (Kevin Hanes) — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:09:00 +0000

There's something compelling about this synth of a simple globe. I think part of it is the dense point cloud; but the more I click around the more I am struck by the visible neighbors in the synth. The photo that you are currently viewing is cool, but all of the semi-opaque surrounding photos have a really cool effect.

Old World GLobe by Saajisan

Catch

KHanes@gmail.com (Kevin Hanes) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:13:00 +0000

Holy fuck. What else can I say but that? I am blown away that anyone would take 200+ images of a dead rat in a trap and then Photosynth it. That said, nice point cloud.

Catch by Piipunrassi

Ifach 2008

KHanes@gmail.com (Kevin Hanes) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:03:00 +0000

In the depths of Fall here in the North, I present this slice of blue. So let the skies and waters contained herein give you a feeling of warmth. Or, buy a membership to a tanning salon; though I, for one, will stick with this synth.

Ifach 2008 by wartifan

A new SYNTHOMAGIC / where are the leaves

KHanes@gmail.com (Kevin Hanes) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:00:00 +0000

This synth is old (as far as Photosynth's life span is concerned), and I've been saving it for a rainy day. Well, it's fairly moist here in beautiful Seattle, so here you have it; another of user Ultrasound's series of Syntho Magic photosynths, be sure to check out the point cloud!

A new SYNTHOMAGIC / where are the leaves by Ultrasound

Ceremony

KHanes@gmail.com (Kevin Hanes) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:32:00 +0000

Not sure if these shots are taken from a single person, or from multiple, but I think it is fantastic that someone synthed their wedding! It's nor amazingly synthy, but some of the individual frames are shot with a real eye towards composition. Good luck to the bride and groom.

Ceremony by indecisivejake

Cathedral of Burgo de Osuna

KHanes@gmail.com (Kevin Hanes) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:22:00 +0000

Here's a an example of doing a lot with a little; this synth gets a large spread with only a small numbers of photos. Great space to shoot and interesting shots. Bravo.

Cathedral of Burgo de Osuna by rafus

Obelia, polyps, golangia

KHanes@gmail.com (Kevin Hanes) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:48:00 +0000

Great use of the Photosynth technology; it's visually please, pretty fun, and possible educational! Sounds like a triple play of awesome from where I'm sitting.

Obelia, polyps, golangia by ppberk

battle in my room

KHanes@gmail.com (Kevin Hanes) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:43:00 +0000

I point this synth out for different reasons than a lot of the synths I highlight. I love this synth, because it takes the concept of "...and here's my room/living space/blah" and makes it more interesting. The title of the synth + the bears holding weapons, squaring off across the couch, add just the right touch.

battle in my room by agatqua92

Bryce Canyon NP -1-

KHanes@gmail.com (Kevin Hanes) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:50:00 +0000

Bryce Canyon is one of the most beautiful places on the planet; this synth captures a lot of the tranquility and serenity that the area invokes. I'm interested in where these photos were taken, as the coverage is good enough for a pretty awesome point cloud.

Bryce Canyon NP -1- by mhauke

Fotosynth-Texture

KHanes@gmail.com (Kevin Hanes) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:45:00 +0000

Gotta love the lolcatz, and they apparently love the Photosynth. Outstanding that this meme has made the jump to new technologies...

Fotosynth-Texture by Marvin

Lion's Cup and Mummy

KHanes@gmail.com (Kevin Hanes) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:00:00 +0000

Today, as I've been neglecting this blog lately, I bring you cuteness and delight! Hopefully more to follow.

Lion's Cup and Mummy by SerenaFab

Triangle Pass, CO

KHanes@gmail.com (Kevin Hanes) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:43:00 +0000

From the cold and rarefied air, we have this beautiful synth of a pristine environment. It's rare to get photos of this, and even less common for those to be synthed, great work!

Triangle Pass, CO by KWSchulz

Puerto de la Mar desde el cielo (fotos F. Riccio)

KHanes@gmail.com (Kevin Hanes) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:35:00 +0000

I can see my house from up here! Or, I could if I lived anywhere close...but I don't, so all I can do is look at this great synth and dream. It's like being in my very own hot air balloon ride around the world, one synth at a time.

Puerto de la Mar desde el cielo (fotos F. Riccio) by oberdan

mtl-stats-01+f

KHanes@gmail.com (Kevin Hanes) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:17:00 +0000

I have no idea what kind of data this is, but it's fun trying to figure it out. I dig some of the weird transitions and all of the pretty colors. This synth shows that not everything has to be photographs to be interesting.

mtl-stats-01+f by vs007

Saint Chapelle

KHanes@gmail.com (Kevin Hanes) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:42:00 +0000

This synth benefits greatly from interesting photography. Shot with an eye toward the highlights, the whole scene glows most pleasingly. The point cloud is also a bit surreal.

Saint Chapelle by ICN16xp

Rocky Horror Picture Show

KHanes@gmail.com (Kevin Hanes) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:22:00 +0000

Not many events can capture the same pomp and grandeur that a Rocky Horror Picture Show can. Fewer still do it with the sense of the surreal that this production engenders. As pictures invoke memories, synths do it that much better.

Rocky Horror Picture Show by RobinHJ

Story Inn, Story Indiana

KHanes@gmail.com (Kevin Hanes) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:48:00 +0000

This building has an amazing amount of character in it and the photos are beautifully shot. I love the colors and all of the interesting things going on in and around the building. Great scene.

Story Inn, Story Indiana by SMokieMtn

Barack Celebration

KHanes@gmail.com (Kevin Hanes) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:17:00 +0000

Yes we can. change.gov

Barack Celebration by stlombo

Archos National Park

KHanes@gmail.com (Kevin Hanes) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:06:00 +0000

Fun perspective transitions and great color scheme. I like synths that are this simple yet offer so much in the way of different views and angles.

Archos National Park by welfen-RV

Top of the Rock view New York NY

KHanes@gmail.com (Kevin Hanes) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:05:00 +0000

It's great that I can explore this beautiful synth this way. The perspective on top of this building is fun, both by being able to see around the building, but also seeing other people looking from another building. Enjoy.

Top of the Rock view New York NY by yoavmagid

Orloj

KHanes@gmail.com (Kevin Hanes) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:50:00 +0000

When I first began seeing synths of places and old buildings I despaired that many of them were more of the same. Not so with Orloj here; I find that the details of the scene, the moving nature of the elements, and the changes in lighting all make for a very interesting synth. Kudos.

Orloj by janvojtek

???? Alegria - ??????

KHanes@gmail.com (Kevin Hanes) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:29:00 +0000

Non-english character support notwithstanding; I got a lot of enjoyment from this synth. It's a great mix of panorama with areas of detail interspersed to provide a complete experience. Additionally, hot point cloud :)

???? Alegria - ?????? by yymmww