![]() ![]() In fact, using the techniques I’ll outline in this article, it’s possible to create flawless panoramas and achieve extremely high-resolution results. However, with today’s powerful computers and digital software tools, it’s now much easier to stitch digital images together. Early panoramic photographs were created by aligning printed versions of film it proved to be difficult to align each frame perfectly for a quality end result. The word “panorama” literally means “all sight” in Greek and first originated from artists and painters to convey a wider view of a scene. Panoramic photography in our modern digital world consists of capturing multiple images in a sequence, then combining them (in a process called “stitching”) to form a single final image. This visual bonus can only be achieved by taking a multiple-image panorama. The reason for this is telephoto compression-where the near and far of a scene appear to be closer together, making distant objects larger, so when you stand before a large print, it gives the photo an almost three-dimensional feel. ![]() By capturing multiple images with a telephoto lens, the final “stitched” result offers up unique perspectives, even with the most iconic, and highly photographed, locations. In addition to the extreme resolution and endless printing possibilities, I also love the amount of depth and sense of scale you can achieve with multi-row panoramas. Imagine being able to view a supersized panoramic image from just a few inches away and having it be tack-sharp! That’s exactly what I’ve been able to achieve by mastering the skills required to produce high-quality panoramic images. My newfound passion wasn’t so much due to the expansive views multi-row panoramas provide, but for the ability to achieve extreme resolutions that allow me to create very large prints (10- to 15-foot widths and larger) while still showing extremely sharp, non-pixelated results. Then I stumbled into the world of multi-row panoramics, and I was addicted. I chose panoramic images as my first attempts in finding my own landscape style, yet my end results just felt like the same work everyone else was capturing, except wider. The process isn’t especially complicated, but it does require solid technique, attention to detail and some special equipment. To make his massive image files, Stephen Oachs shoots a series of individual frames, which are then stitched together. ![]() I also found it to be challenging when trying to find my own unique take on the classic vista points and well-photographed national parks. I had been primarily a wildlife photographer until a few years ago when I started spending more time focusing on nature landscapes. It’s as if the digital age has opened up an entirely new world of thinking I’m constantly amazed at the new things I see and how modern-day photographers push the envelope to create mind-blowing work that borders on the bleeding edge. The rate in which quality and performance are increasing is staggering, and the possibilities are endless. Digital photography is an amazing medium. ![]()
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![]() Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, apparently devastated by the defeat in Lyman, called on Russia to continue to fight to ”liberate” the four annexed territories with all available means including low-yield nuclear weapons. Russian commentators overwhelmingly expressed their hopes that partial mobilization would generate enough force to resume offensive operations and regain the initiative. The Russian information space – composed of Kremlin propagandists, pundits, and milbloggers – registered the defeat as the result of the Russian military command’s failure to send reinforcements in a timely manner, while openly criticizing repeated bureaucratic failures during the mobilization. Ukrainian forces inflicted another significant operational defeat on Russia and liberated Lyman, Donetsk Oblast, on October 1. The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced the withdrawal of Russian troops from Lyman to “more advantageous positions” to avoid the “threat of encirclement” in the settlement. Social media footage and Ukrainian military officials confirmed that Ukrainian forces have entered Lyman and are likely clearing the settlement as of October 1. This map is updated daily alongside the static maps present in this report. KaganĬlick here to see ISW’s interactive map of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Kateryna Stepanenko, Karolina Hird, Grace Mappes, and Frederick W. Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 1 Click here to read about the methodology behind ISW and CTP's mapping of this conflict. This map complements the static control-of-terrain maps that ISW daily produces with high-fidelity and, where possible, street-level assessments of the war in Ukraine. These products addressed critical inflection points as they occurred.Ĭlick here to see ISW's interactive map of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This list also includes prominent warning alerts that ISW and CTP launched beyond our daily Ukraine Conflict Updates. These Ukraine Conflict Updates replaced ISW’s previous “ Indicators and Thresholds for Russian Military Operations in Ukraine and/or Belarus ,” which we maintained from November 12, 2021, through February 17, 2022. In late February 2022, ISW began publishing daily synthetic products covering key events related to renewed Russian aggression against Ukraine. ![]() ![]() This page collects ISW and CTP's updates on the conflict in Ukraine. ![]() ![]() ![]() The rules of when you have to choose romance aren't clear either, so I went along with being flirtatious with everyone at first out of worry I'd miss something.įor others like me who prefer one romance at a time, it may be a bit overwhelming and uncomfortable to accidentally find yourself juggling romantic involvements with five of the seven weapon people. It's fine, and they do provide some nice context for the characters' thoughts on random subjects, but they're not substitutes for more meaningful time with each character while first establishing a romance. ![]() A cold character that warms up to you can suddenly be aloof when you get back to the rest spot in the dunj. There are quick interactions with the weapon-people while exploring the dungeons at special rest spots, but their reactions don't change as your relationship grows. There’s just not enough time to get to know your date before having to decide to engage romantically. The first is a surface-level and often heavily flirtatious introduction the second is where you choose if you’re keeping it friendly or going for a more intimate relationship - and you'll usually get another chance at the third level to romance if you denied their first advance. Since they’re almost all in your debt for your heroic rescue efforts you’re not starting from the point of having to win anyone’s favor - you’re choosing who to reject, if you decide to deny anyone - so already we’re cutting right to the chase and skipping the introductory phase we see in games like Hatoful Boyfriend and Hakuoki.Įvery weapon-person has six levels of romance, each with a corresponding date encounter, which increase as you gain experience with the weapons in the dunj by slaying enemies. By typical dating sim standards, romance is exceptionally quick and easy in Boyfriend Dungeon. ![]() Things get even weirder in the beach town when weapon-people start going missing, so naturally, you delve into the dunj only to find them and, of course, date them. As it is, these romances escalate far too quickly if I were in their very inexperienced shoes, the way they go about approaching their partners' problems and romantic gestures would only make sense if they had far more disastrous outcomes. Talk about whiplash! More divergent dialogue options would have made more sense and let us consistently roleplay as either the naive romantic novice or the suave natural - or maybe even a character who had a shred of dating experience. They go from not even being able to say they can stand up for themself in one instance to suddenly navigating rather intensely flirtatious situations. It's a fun setup, though some moments in the romantic journey get a little bumpy given how inconsistent your character is with their available dialogue options. ![]() ![]() ![]() Juvan came right back sweeping her two-hander down the line for a second break point. Juvan broke back in the fifth game then battled through a tight sixth game to level 3-3.ĭeadlocked at 5-all, Swiatek saved a beak point pasting a forehand off the baseline. Juvan can crack the ball, particularly off her two-handed backhand, and mixed some fine drop shots as well. Swiatek is quick around the court, tireless and has an answer from anywhere.Ĭredit the 101st-ranked Juvan for turning the page and showing the variety that helped her topple Johanna Konta en route to the Australian Open third round in February. Watching Swiatek glide across the clay, you can understand why she's got so many baked goods in her bag. It was Swiatek's third straight bagel. Playing with force of nature conviction, Swiatek geared up for Paris demolishing Karolina Pliskova 6-0, 6-0 dishing out the first double bagel final in Internazionali BNL d'Italia championship history earlier this month. Swiatek stormed through the opening set permitting just five points on serve and hitting 10 winners to none for Juvan. Today's second meeting between sometime doubles partners was a tale of two completely different sets. Swiatek's athleticism and agility around the court were on display in the opening set, while her concentration and problem-solving skills were tested in the second set. The ninth seed moved fluidly both laterally and forward, unleashed her heavy topspin forehand into the corners with command, played some timely drop shots and hammered her overhead winning 11 of 18 trips to net. Hopefully next matches are going to be easier from that mental side." I had to basically just do little bit of more work mentally to stay focused just on tennis and on tactics and on the things that we are doing on practice. "But still first rounds are always tricky, so I wouldn't say that the stress level was much, much higher. "My game was here for last couple of tournaments, not only last year. "I tried to put it behind me and kind of use it in a positive way because I just know that I'm feeling good here. Swiatek says she's prepared for her title defense cleaning the mental slate and focusing on now. The lone loss in that span came to world No. Swiatek answered with first-set conviction and second-set composure improving her 2021 record to 20-5 with her ninth win in her last 10 matches. It all added up to a celebration day that began with a core question: How would Swiatek shoulder the burden of her maiden major title defense in her Roland Garros return? #RolandGarros /EtkkVvKOom - Roland-Garros May 31, 2021 "But I knew as soon as she's not breaking me, everything is under control."Īfterward, Swiatek and Juvan shared a friendly chat, another embrace and the Slovenian showed her class sticking around as Roland Garros presenter Marion Bartoli serenaded Swiatek with "Happy Birthday."īirthday girl marches on in straight sets on Chatrier. I kind of lost a little bit my confidence. ![]() I gave her some chances, and she used them pretty well. In the second, I feel like I backed out a little bit. "First set was really, really good for me. "I'm really glad I could handle that pretty well and just play tennis, play a normal match without having in the back of my mind that I'm defending the title. I've never been in a situation like that," Swiatek said. "You never know what's going to happen when you're coming out on a court as a defending champion. Swiatek withstood that stress and the friendly fire winning the final two games. Things got even tighter when Juvan had a break point - and a clear shot at a forehand pass that would have given her a 6-5 lead and a chance to serve out the second set. Swiatek and Juvan are good friends-the pair partnered to win the 2018 Youth Olympics doubles title-and shared heart-felt hugs both before and after this match. It was Swiatek's seventh straight win following her run to the Rome title earlier this month and came with a degree of difficulty. ![]() The reigning Roland Garros champion picked up in Paris where she she left off in Rome winning seven straight games to beat back buddy Kaja Juvan 6-0, 7-5 for her eighth straight French Open victory. Neither confectioners’ sugar, an opening bagel nor fierce friendly fire diminishes Swiatek's deep hunger for success. Iga Swiatek celebrated her 20th birthday with a 6-0, 7-5 win over buddy Kaja Juvan for her eighth straight Roland Garros win.Ĭelebrating her 20th birthday today, Iga Swiatek was gifted enough cake to stock a Parisian patisserie. ![]() |
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