[photo-3d] Cloud hypers

[John Toeppen <toeppen@xxxxxxxx>]

Clouds can make or break hyper shots.  Cloud shadows are especially a
problem because movement will make the two images different for reasons
that are not perspective dependant (bad).  Taking the photos in rapid
sequence minimizes this problem.  Change in the cloud itself
(turbulence) between shots is also not good.  Two matched cameras and a
friend are a good way to get simultanious shots, keeping all in the
"correct perspective".

Best results in sidestep hypers come from MOVING IN THE DIRECTION THAT
THE CLOUDS MOVE.  If the clouds are moving towards you, away from you,
or diagonally you better be fast, or the clouds better be slow. 
Generally, one does not want the distant clouds to be in front of the
foreground objects.  Clouds between you and distant mountains could
appear more distant than the mountains, a condition fine for the clouds
that are actually behind the mountains but not those in front.

It is also nice if the movement of the clouds reveals the depth and
texture of the clouds themselves.  A shot directly upward with an time
intereval in between can give you wonderful depth. These effects are
best pondered while one is on their back watching the clouds drift
overhead, or on a peak overlooking a valley.  This way, even if you
don't like all of your shots you still got to be there......

John Toeppen
"I've hypered clouds from both sides now....it's clouds illusions I
recall....."  http://members.home.net/toeppen/diablo.jpg

 

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