Photographer David Bergman made a panoramic image showing the nearly two million people who watched President Obama's inaugural address. To do so, he clamped a Gigapan Imager to the railing on the north media platform about six feet from his photo position.
Comprised of over 220 images, the incredibly detailed panorama is filled with pieces of information that you previously weren't able or bothered to see. Some are just obviously cool - nearly being able to read the sheet music on performers stands, seeing the comically varied expressions in the VIP area behind the President as he speaks - but others are more subtly awesome.
(thanks Cora)
5 comment(s):
It's kind of fun finding the people with messed up heads because of the compositing. Poor Aretha. At least her hat is okay.
It's funny how many people in the chairs look like they are sleeping. They sure look cold!
Nice but there is one problem. There wasn't almost 2 million people there. Sat images estimate it at around 800,000.
1,474-Megapixel ?? Man this is HUGE! Fascinating!
Look at Judge Clarence Thomas...He's asleep...lol....so much for witnessing history!
Can you spot Obi Wan Kenobi??
Zoom in on Mr Obama, and then pan left and up.
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