Guest Marty Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I notice this building leans towards the artificial lake. Do you think they will have correct this at some point in time, maybe filling the lake in with dirt? http://i24.tinypic.com/29ygv4h.jpg link to the pic. http://www.city-data.com/picfilesc/picc14320.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 that's an optical illusion. if that tower were leaning as far as the photo appears it to be. it would be a big story and i'm not sure that it would be in use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marty Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 (edited) I see it everyday, it is leaning that much are you blind? Edited September 28, 2007 by Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I've never noticed personally. I'll take a look at it tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marty Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 (edited) You will notice it more from the south. He thinks I am bashing The Woodlands, My dad Survey The Woodlands, Kingwood and Friendswood in the late 60/early 70's. Edited September 28, 2007 by Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 actually, i didn't think you were "bashing" the woodlands, but maybe a bit naive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OkieEric Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 that's an optical illusion. if that tower were leaning as far as the photo appears it to be. it would be a big story and i'm not sure that it would be in use.I'm going to have to agree with you...lol. Notice that the photo is pointed up towards the sky? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Crisis averted guys.. don't worry.. I went and fixed our leaning tower.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 you work quick. i have some siding i'd like replaced. could you send some of that magic my direction?great picture by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I notice this building leans towards the artificial lake. Do you think they will have correct this at some point in time, maybe filling the lake in with dirt? link to the pic. http://www.city-data.com/picfilesc/picc14320.php It's not leaning, it's called barrel distortion. It's because you're taking a picture of something square (the building) with something round (the camera lens). If the building was in the center of the picture you'd barely be able to notice it. If you took a picture of the building with a square camera (medium/large format) or a tilt-shift lens (square) then it wouldn't look like it's leaning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 It's not leaning, it's called barrel distortion. It's because you're taking a picture of something square (the building) with something round (the camera lens). If the building was in the center of the picture you'd barely be able to notice it.If you took a picture of the building with a square camera (medium/large format) or a tilt-shift lens (square) then it wouldn't look like it's leaning.You beat me to it Editor. Anyway, it is without question barrel distortion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OkieEric Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 (edited) You beat me to it Editor. Anyway, it is without question barrel distortion. I still think it's b/c the camera is pointed at an upward angle If the horizon was in the middle of the photograph, it'd be straight with the edge of the picture. Wouldn't barrel distortion have more of a warp to it? EDIT: Hmmm...then again, that sign on the right looks pretty straight... Edited September 28, 2007 by OkieEric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniepwils Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Ask someone who works on the top floor if their office drawers are always opening I remember when I was working in the Wells Fargo Plaza Building (33rd floor), my first week in my office a storm came through and my drawers were opening, and it sounded as if I were in a ship. I remember it got so bad they closed the elevators and made people take the stairs (I did not, I waited it out). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I still think it's b/c the camera is pointed at an upward angle If the horizon was in the middle of the photograph, it'd be straight with the edge of the picture. Wouldn't barrel distortion have more of a warp to it?EDIT: Hmmm...then again, that sign on the right looks pretty straight... Your not level with the horizon in the photo, your down on the right side a degree or two. regardless, it's still barrell distortion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 another reason i enjoy haif: learning new things. today i learned about barrel distortion. i did not know it existed, but it will improve my camera skills. thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 another reason i enjoy haif: learning new things. today i learned about barrel distortion. i did not know it existed, but it will improve my camera skills. thanks guys.Learning about barrel distortion is fine, but learning that Anadarko is leaning dramatically is a much bigger deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Learning about barrel distortion is fine, but learning that Anadarko is leaning dramatically is a much bigger deal.most definitely, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegacyTree Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 http://hq.constructi...ry_id=137521645Anadarko's 30-story headquarters building, which was completed in 2002, also received the 2008 and 2009 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Energy Star Award in recognition of its savings on energy consumption. The company has worked collaboratively with various vendors to upgrade features such as the air filtration, the building automation system, and lighting infrastructure and controls. In addition, the team improved the facility's recycling programs and implemented green-cleaning and water-usage control programs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdog08 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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