Posted by John Robinson on December 22, 2008 at 5:07 PM
Scanned Tree buds.
Came across this tonight.
It was for an article I wrote on the identification of trees by buds in the winter. It was usful when doing woodland or eco surveys. The buds were scanned on a printer scanner, and then selected and filed .
The whole thing was assembled in Corel draw and paint Shop Pro.
People don't realise how useful a scanner can be. Good for fossils too !.
Not a true photo I suppose - or is it ?
Cheers
JohnR
Posted by Tom Smit on December 22, 2008 at 5:12 PM
Completely different way of making pictures.
May be a nice topic to start a discussion : "What is a photograph?"
In the age of digit's what's the difference between a scanned object and a photographed object. The result is the same in your case. A something different picture.
I think I'm gonna get the dust of my scanner and play with it. Inside it's warm and there is coffee.
By the way I like the picture/scan or what ever you like to call it.
That article is that available for everybody who is interested??
Posted by John Robinson on December 22, 2008 at 5:20 PM
Thanks Tom
Yes - good question ! Its all digital anyway . Some will not agree.
The article was only a guide for use in the field, , and is long gone, but the file posted here is easy enough to use. I could send you a bigger version if you need one.
Cheers
John
Posted by John Varley on December 22, 2008 at 5:29 PM
Ingenious and very effective John. You should have posted it without the text - a very nice Christmas quiz - mind you, I reckon I would have scored near zero.
Posted by Tom Smit on December 23, 2008 at 3:26 AM
Hi John,
Thanks. I think this one is big enough. If not I'll let know.
After translating it, I'll print it and laminate (hope this is the right word) it, so it stays dry.
Thanks again.
Tom
Good use of the technology, and an interesting result....
Posted by David Taylor on December 23, 2008 at 12:10 PM
Very interesting and informative.
Posted by Paul Hobson on December 24, 2008 at 9:30 AM
Hi John
fascinating idea
Paul
Posted by Magnus Hird on December 24, 2008 at 10:22 AM
Good idea here John (and nicely executed). I like the ash - reminds me of deer's feet. Might use this with our Junior Rangers after Xmas - I think we're doing tree identification with them - if that's ok?
Posted by John Robinson on December 24, 2008 at 10:31 AM
Magnus.
No problem . If you want a bigger one E mail me.
I did leaves as well but I can't find it !.
Cheers
John
Posted by Magnus Hird on December 24, 2008 at 12:36 PM
Discussion
10 repliesCame across this tonight.
It was for an article I wrote on the identification of trees by buds in the winter. It was usful when doing woodland or eco surveys. The buds were scanned on a printer scanner, and then selected and filed .
The whole thing was assembled in Corel draw and paint Shop Pro.
People don't realise how useful a scanner can be. Good for fossils too !.
Not a true photo I suppose - or is it ?
Cheers
JohnR
May be a nice topic to start a discussion : "What is a photograph?"
In the age of digit's what's the difference between a scanned object and a photographed object. The result is the same in your case. A something different picture.
I think I'm gonna get the dust of my scanner and play with it. Inside it's warm and there is coffee.
By the way I like the picture/scan or what ever you like to call it.
That article is that available for everybody who is interested??
Yes - good question ! Its all digital anyway . Some will not agree.
The article was only a guide for use in the field, , and is long gone, but the file posted here is easy enough to use. I could send you a bigger version if you need one.
Cheers
John
Thanks. I think this one is big enough. If not I'll let know.
After translating it, I'll print it and laminate (hope this is the right word) it, so it stays dry.
Thanks again.
Tom
fascinating idea
Paul
No problem . If you want a bigger one E mail me.
I did leaves as well but I can't find it !.
Cheers
John