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**ExtraSlow** · 03-18-2012, 08:57 PM

Originally posted by Mar

Larger. The closer the blocking object is to the light source, the larger the shadow. But it does seem right, whenever a plane 370 feet up goes overhead, the shadow seems about the same size as a plane. I think it's more the logs that give it away.

I think that only works if the light source if relatively near. For sunlight, which is essentially at an infinite distance, the angles of the light coming off each edge of the object (the edges of the shadow) are parallel, so the actual size of the shadow on the ground (or bottom of the lake) is the same as the size of the object. But, since that shadow is a greater distance from the camera, it appears smaller than the object.
did that make sense?

Anyway, this is my favourite zen garden.

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**spikerS** · 03-19-2012, 01:04 PM

**syritis** · 03-19-2012, 02:33 PM

Originally posted by ExtraSlow

I think that only works if the light source if relatively near. For sunlight, which is essentially at an infinite distance, the angles of the light coming off each edge of the object (the edges of the shadow) are parallel, so the actual size of the shadow on the ground (or bottom of the lake) is the same as the size of the object. But, since that shadow is a greater distance from the camera, it appears smaller than the object.
did that make sense?

even though the the sun at an "infinite" distance is a single light source the atmosphere reflect most of the light in all direction. ie multiple light sources. that would mean that the closer the object is to the ground, the more the different shadows overlap appearing as a single larger shadow.

**bignerd** · 03-19-2012, 06:53 PM

Originally posted by ExtraSlow

I think that only works if the light source if relatively near. For sunlight, which is essentially at an infinite distance, the angles of the light coming off each edge of the object (the edges of the shadow) are parallel, so the actual size of the shadow on the ground (or bottom of the lake) is the same as the size of the object. But, since that shadow is a greater distance from the camera, it appears smaller than the object.
did that make sense?

Anyway, this is my favourite zen garden.

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This is in Kyoto right? You are only truly enlightened if you can see all the stones at once from the same position?

**ExtraSlow** · 03-19-2012, 07:24 PM

Yeah, Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto. I spent a couple of hours sitting there on a day I lost my wallet. I'm pretty sure that in a physical sense, it's impossible to see all thirteen stones from one spot, but I suppose that's the point. I didn't see all of them, and I also didn't find my wallet, but I did have enough cash left for a big can of beer from a vending machine, and on an empty stomach, that got me pretty pleased with myself.

anyway, on the topic of thirteen, this is random:

**Tik-Tok** · 03-19-2012, 07:53 PM

**Kirbs17** · 03-19-2012, 10:56 PM

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**Vagabond142** · 03-20-2012, 07:46 AM

Random but funny

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**acura_el** · 03-20-2012, 09:04 PM

**acura_el** · 03-20-2012, 09:34 PM

**ZorroAMG** · 03-21-2012, 01:34 PM

HAHAHAHAHAHA OMFG those last two unfortunate foot and hand placement pics made me lol like an idiot!

**Tik-Tok** · 03-21-2012, 10:08 PM

My dads truck. Still a work in progress, but she's getting there.

**firebane** · 03-21-2012, 10:59 PM

Originally posted by Tik-Tok
My dads truck. Still a work in progress, but she's getting there.

I'm a Chevy guy through and through but something about those old ford trucks when done up like that can't compare to the equivalent Chevy.

**swak** · 03-21-2012, 11:56 PM

Originally posted by firebane

I'm a Chevy guy through and through but something about those old ford trucks when done up like that can't compare to the equivalent Chevy.

Im a Chevy myself as well 110%, but have to completely disagree with you there...

Are you saying that is more sexy than this?
... and this is just from a 2 second google search.

EDIT: didn't see that its your dads, truck, so by this i mean no offense at all... The truck is sick! But, i have a strong bias against Ford. Thats all (with merit though).

**Rat Fink** · 03-22-2012, 05:14 AM

**sputnik** · 03-22-2012, 07:04 AM

Originally posted by Rat Fink
Anybody and their dog can build one. They make every single piece in the aftermarket so all you really need is a VIN tag and a visa wrench. No need to even get your mullet dirty.

So true. Most of the guys I know driving well done C-10s have no idea how to turn much more than a phillips screwdriver.

**wardpr68** · 03-22-2012, 09:19 AM

**ExtraSlow** · 03-22-2012, 09:32 AM

Don't kid yourself. The 73-79 ford trucks have everything availible by mail as well.

Possibly via this awesome mail truck

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**Abeo** · 03-22-2012, 02:02 PM

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eeeeeeeeewwwwwww

**zipdoa** · 03-22-2012, 02:07 PM

Originally posted by Abeo
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