Borbin the 🐱

It is finals week for spring quarter at the University of Washington (UW), and graduation celebrations are just beginning. The weather is good, and with the UW campus full of open spaces and interesting buildings, it’s the right time for panoramas and for capturing every pixel from zenit to nadir.

Overview

Campus Landmarks

• Red Square
• The Quad
• Statue of George Washington
• Drumheller Fountain

Academic Buildings

• Suzzallo Library
• School of Art and School of Music
• School of Art
• Denny Hall
• Smith Hall and Miller Hall
• Communications Building

Bridges & Pathways

• Bridge to Henry Art Gallery
• Rainier Vista
• Rainier Vista Northeast Bridge
• Bridge to Husky Stadium

Panoramas

All panoramas photographed that day were taken without a tripod using a Nikon Z30 with a 7.5mm Fisheye Lens. In the library, this was necessary anyway, since photography is allowed but tripods are not permitted in the UW Libraries.

Red Square

This panorama captures Red Square, a central open space on the University of Washington campus known for its iconic views and architectural surroundings.

Interactive Panorama Red Square

1/1000s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

Suzzallo Library

Suzzallo Library stands as one of the University of Washington’s most iconic buildings, with its grand Gothic architecture lending a timeless presence to the campus landscape.

Suzzallo Library Reading Room

Interactive Panorama Suzzallo Library 1

1/125 f/5,6 ISO 320/26° f=7,5mm

Interactive Panorama Suzzallo Library 2

1/125 f/5,6 ISO 320/26° f=7,5mm

Interactive Panorama Suzzallo Library 3

1/125 f/5,6 ISO 320/26° f=7,5mm

Suzzallo Library Treppenaufgang 1x3

1/125s f/5,6 ISO 1320/26° f=7,5mm

Circular Fisheye projection

Equirectangular projection

3 + up + down

View from Red Square

1/1000s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

Equirectangular projection

Rectilinear projection

Statue of George Washington

The Statue of George Washington stands at the west end of Red Square, a longstanding symbol of the university’s heritage and a familiar landmark for students and visitors alike.

Interactive Panorama Statue of George Washington

1/1000s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

Bridge to Henry Art Gallery

The Suzzallo Library and the Statue of George Washington are partially visible in the background, adding a subtle sense of place and history to the scene.

Interactive Panorama Bridge to Henry Art Gallery

1/1000s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

The Quad

The Quad is a beloved green space on campus, especially known for its breathtaking cherry blossoms each spring and its peaceful, tree-lined walkways year-round.

Interactive Panorama The Quad 1

1/1000s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

It’s probably called The Quad because it was easier than explaining That Big Square Where Everyone Takes Cherry Blossom Pics. Besides, calling it The Quadrangle sounds like a spell Hermione would cast right before finals.

Interactive Panorama The Quad 2

1/1000s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

Airplane spotted cruising at tree level. Must be a scenic route.

Smith Hall and Miller Hall

Smith Hall and Miller Hall stand side by side along the edge of the Quad, their classic collegiate architecture framing the space with a sense of tradition and academic purpose.

Interactive Panorama Smith Hall and Miller Hall

1/1000s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

Denny Hall

Denny Hall, the oldest building on campus, stands with timeless elegance, its Romanesque architecture marking the historic beginnings of the University of Washington.

Interactive Panorama Denny Hall

1/1000s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

Rectilinear projection from the panorama

School of Art and School of Music

The School of Art and the School of Music sit near the edge of campus, where creativity and performance shape a vibrant cultural presence within the university’s academic landscape.

Interactive Panorama School of Art and School of Music

1/800s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

Avoiding Stitching Artifacts with Masking

In panoramic imaging, particularly in architectural or urban settings, a common source of stitching artifacts occurs when prominent structures such as building façades are captured in separate frames rather than as a whole within a single exposure. This segmented capture approach increases the risk of misalignment during the stitching process, often resulting in visible seam lines that disrupt the continuity and geometry of key architectural features.
In this panorama, the two building façades are each captured in separate frames but have been (green) masked to ensure that no seam line intersects the primary architectural elements, preserving structural integrity in the final composite.

School of Art

The School of Art combines creativity and academic depth, giving students a place to study classic forms like drawing, painting, and sculpture.

Interactive Panorama School of Art

1/200s f/5,6 ISO 250/25° f=7,5mm

Communications Building

The Communications Building houses the university’s journalism and communication programs, offering students a dynamic space to explore media, storytelling, and public discourse.

Interactive Panorama Communications Building

1/160s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

Drumheller Fountain

Drumheller Fountain sits at the center of Rainier Vista, offering a stunning reflection of Mount Rainier on clear days and serving as a scenic focal point surrounded by some of the campus’s most iconic buildings.

1/1000s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

Equirectangular projection

Stereographic projection

Interactive Panorama Drumheller Fountain 1

1/1000s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

Interactive Panorama Drumheller Fountain 2

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Rainier Vista

Rainier Vista is a grand, tree-lined axis that stretches from Red Square to Drumheller Fountain, offering a sightline to Mount Rainier on clear days and serving as one of the campus’s most iconic visual corridors.

Interactive Panorama Rainier Vista

1/1000s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

Rainier Vista Northeast Bridge

The Rainier Vista Northeast Bridge spans a key pedestrian route near the end of the vista, offering elevated views of Drumheller Fountain and the surrounding landscape while connecting key parts of the campus with ease and elegance.

Interactive Panorama Rainier Vista Northeast Bridge

1/1000s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

Bridge to Husky Stadium

The bridge to Husky Stadium provides a vital pedestrian link between the main campus and the athletic complex, guiding fans and students alike across Montlake Boulevard with sweeping views of Union Bay and the stadium’s iconic silhouette.

Interactive Panorama Bridge to Husky Stadium

1/1000s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

UW Panorama Map¹

And here, the panoramic journey ends for today

1/200s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

At the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge

Viewpoint 1

Interactive Panorama 520 Bridge 1

1/1000s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

Equirectangular projection of the information sign.

1/1000s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

Rectilinear projection of the information sign.

Viewpoint 2

Within a minute, the weather shifted from sunny with clouds to overcast and windy.
Panorama Timestamps:

	Time	Weather	Action
	09:45:18	⛅
	09:45:21	⛅
	09:45:24	⛅
	09:45:27	⛅	move the bicycle
	09:45:45	☁️	again move the bicycle
	09:46:10	☁️
	09:46:12	☁️
	09:46:15	☁️	remove the camera from the nodal adapter2 and prepare for the nadir3
	09:46:27	☁️

The forecast was ⛅ until noon. This is what the actual weather turned out to be:

The panorama vividly captures the swift weather change, with the shadow gradually fading in the final pictures, creating an eerie emptiness.
And the Cybertruck nearly obscured Mount Rainier.

Interactive Panorama 520 Bridge 2

1/1000s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

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Viewpoint 3

One week later, and the sun finally showed up 🌞

After last week's abrupt stop due to clouds and wind, I finally got the chance to pick up where I left off. Today couldn't have been more different—clear skies, warm light, and perfect conditions for capturing the panoramas I had planned.

Interactive Panorama 520 Bridge 3

1/1000s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

1/1000s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

Viewpoint 4

Interactive Panorama 520 Bridge 4

1/1000s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

1/1000s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

The elders say the sky speaks to those who listen. I stood on sacred ground, raised my hand to the wind, and the eagle came — gliding from the sunlit heights, answering the silent call of the tribe. In that moment, the spirit of the sky revealed itself, and I captured its flight in a single frame.

Viewpoint 5

Interactive Panorama 520 Bridge 5

1/1000s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

Viewpoint 6

Interactive Panorama 520 Bridge 6

1/1000s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

If it weren't for the field of view limitation, this bridge sign would be poking out of your screen right now.

Viewpoint Foster Island

At the Washington Park Arboretum

1/1000s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

Viewpoint Marsh Island

1/1000s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

1/1000s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

Viewpoint Bike and Pedestrian Bridge

Interactive Panorama Bike and Pedestrian Bridge

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At the Montlake Bridge: A Century of Connection

The Montlake Bridge, a historic drawbridge opened in June 1925, connects the University District with the Montlake neighborhood across the Montlake Cut.

Interactive Panorama Montlake Bridge

1/1000s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

In moving traffic, it is always possible that vehicles are only partially captured. To prevent this, multiple shots were taken, which were also used to reduce the number of vehicles on the road. In this case, not all images are fully connected to each other via control points. Only the original images are.
The duplicate images are then linked only via control points. This makes everything much simpler.

View from the other side of the canal.

1/1000s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

GPS map

To create the GPS map in cPicture, select the pictures with GPS data and click the map icon in the toolbar.
To get all panoramic images with GPS, enter the following in the search box at the upper right:

360x180.jpg %gps=1

This search performs two functions:

• 360x180.jpg matches all panorama images with filenames ending in this pattern. Adjust this part if a different naming convention is used
• %gps=1 filters for images that contain GPS metadata

After the search completes, select all images from the search result to display on the map.

Sunny Sunday afternoon at the Meydenbauer Bay Park.

Interactive Panorama Meydenbauer Bay Park 1

1/1000s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

Interactive Panorama Meydenbauer Bay Park 2

1/1000s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

cPicture map

1/1000s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

This panorama was captured from 7 vantage points on the observation platform.
Almost like The Tower Panorama.

A total of eight images were used to create the panorama. One additional shot (#4) was taken moments later to capture a boat that had just entered the scene. Since this image was slightly out of alignment, it was registered to the first frame using control points and selectively masked to seamlessly integrate the boat into the final composition.

1/1000s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm

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1/320s f/6,3 ISO 100/21° 105mm f/2,8 VR

1/250s f/6,3 ISO 180 16-50mm f/3,5-6,3 VR f=50mm/75mm

1/1000s f/6,3 ISO 200/24° 24-70mm f/2,8 f=70mm

1/2000s f/4,5 ISO 200/24° 24-70mm f/2,8 f=44mm

1/2500s f/4,5 ISO 200/24° 24-70mm f/2,8 f=70mm

1/250s f/8 ISO 200/24° 8mm f/3,5

1/320s f/9 ISO 200/24° 8mm f/3,5

1/125s f/5,6 ISO 200/24° 8mm f/3,5

1/500s f/4,5 ISO 80/20° f=25mm

1/400s f/4 ISO 80/20° f=25mm

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1/500s f/5,6 ISO 80/20° f=25mm

1/250s f/5,6 ISO 110 105mm f/2,8 VR

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Selling lenses (and 📷) is easy. At least according to the offers from small and large camera dealers. Advertising with 'up to 70% of retail' should have the focus on 'up to'.

Here is my result: Quotes from camera sites and then selling at eBay at the average eBay price.
If the value is 0, they didn't want the lens.

Lens		B&H	Glazer's	Kenmore	MBP	eBay
	Nikon AI-S 28-85 f/3.5-4.5	125	35	30	0	95
	Nikon AI-S 28-85 f/3.5-4.5	125	35	30	0	95
	Nikon 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5 AI-S	25	15	15	28	145
	Nikon AI-S 70-210mm f/4.5-5.6	30	15	10	0	95
	Nikon AF 105mm f/2.8 D Macro	75	72	100	118	185
	Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II AF-S D	50	27	10	42	115
	Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II AF-S D	50	27	10	42	115
	Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM	70	52	50	72	185
	Sigma 50mm f/2.8 DG Macro	75	0	30	128	165
	Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC APO HSM	0	125	115	121	385
	Tokina 500mm f/8.0 Mirror Lens for Nikon	0	0	35	125	165
	Ʃ	625	403	435	676	1745
	Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Fisheye	140	50	125	87
	Nikon AF 50mm f1.4D	75	42	65	55

The quote from Adorama required to send in the lenses, but I was told the estimate would be around 500.
B&H's is similiar price, but there is an exception for the Nikon AI-S 28-85 f/3.5-4.5. Seems like a very sought-after lens, but not for MBP.
So far, B&H pays best for those (vintage) lenses.

The last two lenses I decided to keep, but I had them added to the quote to check. Would you sell for this price?

Update:

Lenses have been sold on eBay, with an approximate 15% fee deducted. The only exceptions are the two Nikon AI-S 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5, which I traded to B&H for a tax-free voucher. They are still listed for sale there⁴, quietly gathering digital dust.
The lens shelf now looks more intentional and less like a clearance bin.