Panoramic vistas, take 1

The idea of stitching multiple photos together to make a panoramic view has always appealed to me. Attempts to join by hand in the Gimp where unsuccessful, though. Now, with hugin, I can do this on Linux quite easily.

Here's my first attempt, joining two pictures I took while skiing in Colorado this spring.

Wisconsin in the mist

A few weeks ago, I was visiting my parents on their farm in northern Wisconsin. One morning I got up early (yeah, my family was shocked too), and took pictures around the farm with fog in the background.

Compositions I'd like to hear

Continuing on theme of last post, here a few compositions I would like to hear. The first is "Sonata for Three Piccolos, One Tuba and Niagara Falls".

Generally, the instruments used to make music are under the control of the musician, and the better the musician, the more control they have over their instrument. Niagara Falls adds an uncontrolled, unrepeatable aspect to the piece. (Of course, recording it would restore some control and repeatability)

Classical music is quite the collaborative enterprise, with the composer, conductor and musicians all bringing their separate talents to collectively achieve a great social good - curbing teen loitering in 7-Elevens

Performing on the road would be challenging. The smaller part of Niagara Falls (American and Bridal Veil Falls) passes 150,000 gallons per second. This would take about 1800 tanker trucks to transport each minute of the composition. Art on a scale that would make Christo jealous.

The other piece I'd like to hear is "Overture for 13 Trained Squirrels on Violin and One Muskrat with Cymbals."