Re:Maximum Depth Philosophy

[P3D Larry Berlin <lberlin@xxxxxxxxx>]

>Dr. George A. Themelis  writes:
>......
>But, you will agree with me that impressing the public is only one 
>reason to take and exhibit stereo images. Personal satisfaction is the 
>other.  
>
>I have taken many "stereo" pictures that are flat as a pancake (example: 
>shots of Athens from the top of Acropolis with my Realist).  I find 
>these very satisfactory because they are good photography and I am
>seeing them with both eyes as in real life.  My primary goal as a
>photographer is to record pictures that satisfy me first.  Selected
>pictures will be exhibited.  These flat stereo pictures are for my
>viewer only.  They will not work in projection or a computer.  I will
>select different images for different media.
>
>The point I would like to make is that stereo pictures with less than
>maximum depth many times are more satisfying than hyperstereos.  I have
>seen stereo shows with all images shot with twin SLRs and have gotten
>tired and sick (in the real sense) of seeing everyting with increased
>depth.  Don't do it!  Less, in many cases, is better than more!
>
>GO George Themelis, TRT.
>


I enjoyed all the views I saw in the Expo2 and I'm sure some of them were
quite flat. I of course had a much better seat for these projected images
than in previous projected viewings. It makes a difference. Since projecting
3D amplifies the depth factor, a relatively flat image can still have
perceptible depth that will be far less visible in other forms of viewing.

Despite your claim for self serving purposes, I notice that a lot of your
energy is directed towards helping others discover the special delights of
3D. I'm glad that fits so closely to what you love to do for yourself!
Obviously you have a healthy dose of 3D in your diet!!!

Bye,

Larry Berlin

Email: lberlin@xxxxxxxxx
http://www.sonic.net/~lberlin/
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