Using anaglyph images of Mars taken by the HiRISE camera on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter as a starting point, Finnish photographer/inventor/designer/director/artist Jan Fröjdman set about creating a three dimensional rendering titled A Fictive Flight Above Real Mars. It’s mesmerizing, breathtaking, astonishing and mind-blowing. Fröjdman is quick to point out that “this film isn’t scientific” and is more of a space enthusiast’s vision of what a trip over Mars, looking down, would be like from a topographical perspective. With more than 33,000 reference points and three months of work turning them into this gorgeous film, we don’t care if he feels it isn’t scientific, because it’s downright awesome. Check out more of his work on the AV-CREO site.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
