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Gyroscope Steadies Super Duper 3-Vertical-Camera-Rig for Nat Geo

Nov 6, 2009 04:00 AM

California Redwoods are some of the oldest and tallest trees on Earth, so snapping a single photograph couldn't possibly capture their majestic entirety.

Nick Nichols built a custom camera rig for the sole purpose of capturing the pure beauty and essence of those magnificent Redwood trees. The rig consists of three cameras in a row with a gyroscope to keep them steady. The rig then glides down the tree, taking picture after picture, for an 84-photo composite.

The finished stitched-together photo was featured in National Geographic.

Tall forest trees in a lush green environment.

Gyroscope Steadies Super Duper 3-Vertical-Camera-Rig for Nat Geo

Tree climbers inspecting a large tree in a forest.

A serene snowy forest scene with towering trees and a winding path.

Forest landscape with tall trees and mist.

Lone tree standing tall among a forested landscape.

Man using climbing gear and harness while ascending a tree.

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