Posted on 07/07/2012 1:11:19 PM PDT by DogByte6RER
Incredible 3D Stereoscopic Civil War Photos
Stereoscopic images basically involve taking 2 or more static images, from slightly different angles, to create a 3D effect that tricks the eye into noticing the depth of field, angles and perspective of the image. Thus, its possible to take a flat image and create 3D depth to it. When applied to older photographs, its an amazing technique, because it brings life to history. Take for example, these Civil War photographs that use a stereoscopic effect!
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Amazing! What are the odds that all those pictures happened to have been taken during an earthquake!
Actually, the story is that the unit with the cannon sneaked up on the enemy encampment while they were enamored with the view. The photograph was taken just before the order to fire was given, and the enemy was destroyed.
Glad I could set the record straight.
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Thanks for the ping. These are fabulous!
The civile war wasn’t very long ago at all.
Only a life time and a half ago.
It’s amazing how corrupt, controlling and intrusive our government became in such a short time.
Can anyone imagine how bad it will be in 30 years?
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The second photo (Union officer on horse) appears to be General Tecumseh Sherman; see
http://old-photos.blogspot.com/2007/08/general-william-tecumseh-sherman.html
Appreciate any other insight or feedback from other FReeper Civil War buffs who could provide some info about these photos ...
G’day!
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