View from Above: An Astronaut Photographs the World

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It was fun to read more about people who already seemed familiar, and some of the same stories I remembered from the other book. Depending on their orbit and intended function, different Earth observation satellite instruments have differing spatial resolutions, which means the minimum size of detail observable in an image. As you slowly rise higher you gain a view of cities, countries, oceans – the smaller details become less distinguishable.

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This city-owned garden in the Riverdale section of the Bronx retains the same horticultural traditions as when it was a private estate. It’s a way of approaching situations with an objective perspective, without letting circles of uncertainty hold you back. A single satellite image has the potential to show the spread of air pollution across a continent, the precise damage done in a region struck by an earthquake or forest fires, or the entire span of a 500-km hurricane from the calmness of its eye to its outermost storm fronts. Visit at sunset when the yellow, pink and orange skies blend together behind those beacons of modernity and watch the lights switch on at the Chrysler and Empire State Buildings. You should concentrate on where you’re at right now, and on the surrounding events that you can see happening in front of you.If you do the satellite view of some major cities you will see example satellite view images where you can see cars. We used some of the most iconic camera angles from films like The Matrix, Do the Right Thing, and Pulp Fiction as a sort of cheatsheet. There are also interesting references to fairly similar contemplative exercises in the Hermetic and Neoplatonic literature.

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Let thoughts come and go, don’t make an effort to engage with them – just observe them in a detached manner. Written soon after the passing of her father, famed photojournalist John Shearer, "View From Above" transports the listener to that liminal space between sky and earth, where the light shimmers and mundane matters seem small and far away. If New York’s cityscape doesn’t affect you, the crisp breeze on the 86-story-high open-air deck certainly will. We’ll provide you with downloadable shot lists that feature all of the different types of camera shot angles in film. I imagine some of you will agree when I say that I find myself having to put more and more effort into freeing up time to work on myself, read, think, and be productive.

Delve into the profound teachings of Stoicism and grasp the essence of mindfulness through the lens of this ancient philosophy. The philosophers just spectate, taking in the whole chaotic scene of the festival, trying to understand its essential nature. But the photography is just wonderful, and the author's appreciation for the earth and for his experiences in space is inspiring.

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Now that's we've reviewed all the different types of camera angles in film, let's take a closer look at them one at a time. The dichotomy of control is a concept in Stoicism and is one of the keystone principles of virtue ethics. of Greenwich Mean Time and is positive to the east, across Europe and Asia, and negative to the west, across the Atlantic and the Americas. From its two balconies you’ll have the best views of the park’s most popular spots including the Delacorte Theater, the Great Lawn, Turtle Pond and the Ramble.

In human terms, there is no better (or higher) “view from above” than the one an astronaut experiences from outer space. Follow the image link to see the fully populated shot list, which you can also download and use for reference. The 2017 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest featured submissions with amazing aerial views—from scenic streets in New Hampshire to city lights in China. This kind of meditation can help you see things in a different way, and can help you look back at your life – anything that’s happened to you – in a new light.

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Crowds have clamored for the chance to ride the high-speed elevators to floors 100 through 102 of One World Trade Center.

Don’t let yourself get distracted by other thoughts; try to stay focused on what’s happening in the present moment.