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Posted by David Taylor on February 20, 2012 at 2:09 PM
Wet Snowdrop
Inspired by PhilipK's image. I thought I would give a single flower the 3D treatment.An anaglyph of course.

As usual red/cyan glasses to view in 3D.

Fuji W3 3D camera.
Flash, ISO 100
Cyclopital Macro attachment and Marumi DHG +3 achromat Macro lens
Processed with StereoPhotoMaker

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Posted by Nick Mckeown on February 20, 2012 at 2:57 PM
I really need to get some 3D specs David....the image looks pretty cool as is but I am sure it will be outstanding (or standingout?) with the glases. Feel bad about not posting to your images...I am not a Luddite I promise! :biggrin:

Nick. :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :wavey:
Posted by David Sewell on February 20, 2012 at 5:24 PM
It does indeed look great with the glasses. I suspect black backgrounds help a lot with 3D, certainly seems to work well here.

David
Posted by Philip Kirkham on February 21, 2012 at 4:34 AM
David, for the sake of my sanity and to ease my guilty conscience, I am about to invest in a pair of 3D specs - have you any recommendation?
Best wishes
Phil
Posted by David Taylor on February 21, 2012 at 7:27 AM
Thanks for your comments, Gentlemen, I'm heartened indeed. Ive just found this about the history of 3D

http://www.sue-davis.net/e23d/history.html

Phil & Nick

Viewing anaglyphs can be very subjective (and emotive). My anaglyphs are optimised for red/cyan glasses. I have a pair from Amazon.co.uk which I use most of the time.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Plastic-Frame-Glasses-Blue-Cyan/dp/B00454ZE76/ref=pd_bxgy_ce_text_b

Although paper ones can be very effective, which can be obtained free with this book for example

http://www.astronomynowstore.com/uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=503

If you go to one of JR's 3D lectures you might be able to cadge a pair from him. :-) ;-)

My anaglyph prints create the WOW factor when people view them with the provided paper glasses.
Posted by John Robinson on February 21, 2012 at 3:37 PM
David
The big one works best no doubt. My first three D talk went surprisingly well
- especially after taking some of the audience and then processing them on site.They look amazing projected on a full size screen in a dark room. Most were amazed how easy it is.
I can't get on with the posh plastic glasses with the curve- especially if you have specs. The paper ones are ok but they have a small nose aperture. ( Made for kids I think )
JohnR
Posted by Robert Lawrence on February 21, 2012 at 3:42 PM
OK David, like Phillip, I too will salve my guilty conscience. I have ordered a pair of glasses this very moment. When they arrive I shall revisit your images. :cool:
Posted by David Taylor on February 21, 2012 at 4:16 PM
Glad to read your 3D talk went well. The first of many I hope. :cool:
Robert, your investment will spur me to greater heights, no pressure then. :eek: :cool: :wink:

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Posted by Ian Macdermott on February 22, 2012 at 1:55 PM
Hi David,

Like a lot of people on the forum I have viewed your pictures but having no glasses to view have left no comment. :eek:

We used to have some and I am going to dig them out and revisit your posts. :toast: