The dictionary defines immersion as: being completely covered. A special type of photography, called "Immersive Imaging" allows the viewer to be completely covered by the scene. These interactive 360° panoramic photographs are created by using a special "fish-eye lens" and taking a series of overlapping still photographs, in precise alignment, that cover the full 360° view. The images are then digitally "stitched" together to create a seamless view. The distortion you can see in the "flat" picture is removed when it is wrapped around a sphere for viewing from the inside out. Click on the picture to view this effects.Lately I've become intrigued by this type photography because it allows the viewer to experience a scene more closely than a normal picture would allow.
In one of my first immersive images, you can visit Chester Creek on a warm summer afternoon and have a look around by dragging your mouse cursor across the scene and zooming in or out by using your mouse wheel or the shift/contro keys. Full screen is also possible by "Right Clicking" and selecting "Full Screen".
Enjoy the scenery!
