http://carolinas360vr.com/index.php Copyright 2008, Gary O'Brien Gary O'Brien en-US SPHPBLOG 0.4.6.1 http://carolinas360vr.com/index.php?entry=entry071125-085243 Head on over there and take a look: The Panoramist
I may or may not keep this blog in its current form. Stay tuned!]]> http://carolinas360vr.com/?entry=entry071125-085243 Gary O'Brien Sun, 25 Nov 2007 16:52:43 GMT http://carolinas360vr.com/index.php?entry=entry070813-072147

An artist's space

August 5, 2007

Meredith's second-floor studio space in the bell tower at the McColl. Windows provide some early morning light for her macrophotography.

Meredith's site
McColl Center for Visual Art website ]]> http://carolinas360vr.com/?entry=entry070813-072147 Gary O'Brien Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:21:47 GMT http://carolinas360vr.com/index.php?entry=entry070812-124514

McColl Center for Visual Art Affiliate Artists

August 11, 2007

Meredith's companions in Art at the McColl Center gathered for a group panoramic portrait. From left: Ginny Boyd; Eric Anderson; Julie Benda; Mary Draper; Ashley Lathe; Meredith Hebden; Jan Bode Smiley; Anatoly Tsiris.

FULLSCREEN pano
McColl Center for Visual Art website
Meredith Hebden's website
Ashley Lathe's blog
Jan Smiley's blog posting
Anatoly Tisris on Artnet
]]> http://carolinas360vr.com/?entry=entry070812-124514 Gary O'Brien Sun, 12 Aug 2007 19:45:14 GMT http://carolinas360vr.com/index.php?entry=entry060712-195745

Two weeks after knee replacement surgery

July 11, 2006

30 years ago, Gary tore up his right knee. In the past couple of years, it became obvious it had worn out, and was really slowing him down. He got it replaced on June 28, and is working on physical therapy. Meredith has been working hard taking care of him and keeping the household in order.]]> http://carolinas360vr.com/?entry=entry060712-195745 Gary O'Brien Thu, 13 Jul 2006 02:57:45 GMT http://carolinas360vr.com/index.php?entry=entry060413-104540

Documenting the Crystal Coast

April 11, 2006

Led by UNC-CH Assistant Professor Pat Davison, 16 photojournalism students and seven professional faculty spent five days documenting stories along North Carolina's Crystal Coast. The workshop, third in an annual series, was based in Emerald Isle, NC, where this photo was taken after the workshop's final critique session.
This year's work will be posted shortly at the CPJW website (see below).
Full-screen panorama
2005 CPJW2 workshop website ]]> http://carolinas360vr.com/?entry=entry060413-104540 Gary O'Brien Thu, 13 Apr 2006 17:45:40 GMT http://carolinas360vr.com/index.php?entry=entry060128-172623

Gathering a crowd on Central Avenue

January 28, 2006

At Dim Sum, a Chinese restaurant on Central Avenue in Charlotte, the eve of the Chinese New Year is celebrated each year with fireworks, feasting and a special Lion Dance. This year, 4073 on the Chinese calendar, is the Year of The Dog.

According to kung fu master Rick Panico, whose students animated the lions, the dance brings prosperity to businesses in the New Year. The lions chase away evil spirits and bring good luck so people spend a lot of money in the business.

View panoramic and video on charlotte.com
Chinese New Year | University of Victoria
Chinese Calendar Information ]]> http://carolinas360vr.com/?entry=entry060128-172623 Gary O'Brien Sun, 29 Jan 2006 01:26:23 GMT http://carolinas360vr.com/index.php?entry=entry060111-083203

'Eid Al-Adha prayers

January 10, 2006

While pilgrims in Mecca cast stones at pillars symbolizing Satan, Muslims in Charlotte celebrated the day of 'Eid Al-Adha, the day of sacrifice, and a festival day for those who do not perform Hajj, the journey to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. To begin the special day, about 3,000 of the followers of Mohammed gathered Tuesday morning at the Charlotte Merchandise Mart for special prayer service. Today, fasting is prohibited, and a celebration glorifying Allah are the rule of the day. Children are traditionally given treats and balloons, to remind them this is a special day for Muslims.
Learn more about Islam
View pano and slide show on charlotte.com ]]> http://carolinas360vr.com/?entry=entry060111-083203 Gary O'Brien Wed, 11 Jan 2006 16:32:03 GMT http://carolinas360vr.com/index.php?entry=entry060108-190643

Who let the flowers out? - part 2

photographed December 31, 2005

I have been stitching the virtual tour of Meredith's show over the past few days. Learning a lot about quality and consistency. Fortunately, the color of light and walls are the same, which makes it doable. She's pretty proud of the show as you can see.
Meredith Hebden's website - laughingearth.com
The Light Factory - Photographic Arts Center ]]> http://carolinas360vr.com/?entry=entry060108-190643 Gary O'Brien Mon, 09 Jan 2006 03:06:43 GMT http://carolinas360vr.com/index.php?entry=entry051231-162311

Who let the flowers out?

photographed December 31, 2005

We went down to The Light Factory to shoot a VR tour of Meredith's show, which closes January 3. This is a self-portrait in what's been our "living room annex" this past six weeks or so. We're going to be sorry to see it go.
Meredith Hebden's website - laughingearth.com
The Light Factory - Photographic Arts Center ]]> http://carolinas360vr.com/?entry=entry051231-162311 Gary O'Brien Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:23:11 GMT http://carolinas360vr.com/index.php?entry=entry051231-064805

20 minutes with the snow faries

photographed December 15, 2005

This is my offering for the final WWP event of 2005. A touring company of the Radio City Rockettes played the holiday season in Charlotte. I was fortunate enough to get most of the members of the company to pose for a panoramic portrait in the 2nd floor lobby of Ovens Auditorium. They were great to work with, and the portrait got over 6K page views on charlotte.com.
The WWP site is now live: The World Wide Pano
To view the image interactively, go here: Rockettes fullscreen
Visit the Rockettes on the Radio City website.]]> http://carolinas360vr.com/?entry=entry051231-064805 Gary O'Brien Sat, 31 Dec 2005 14:48:05 GMT