These photographs were taken December 11, 2002, while the street was still a
work-in-progress. Decorations will continue to increase in density and spread
onto adjoining streets as Christmas draws closer. There's no substitute for seeing
it all in person (remember to turn off your headlights), but three-dimensional
images are the next best thing, I believe. Humans have two eyes as standard
equipment, conveniently situated for binocular vision. Our visual arts should not
neglect the opportunities this arrangement presents.
Anaglyphs are not a perfect means of presenting stereo imagery, but I believe
they represent the best available compromise between accessibility and quality.
The only thing needed in order to view them is a pair of red/cyan glasses
(red over the left eye, cyan over
the right), and a willingness to see their virtues at least as clearly as their
shortcomings. (A darkened room can be helpful, too.) If you can't find an old
pair of paper viewing glasses lying around, anaglyph glasses can be purchased
from several online vendors, including
Berezin,
Rainbow Symphony, and
Reel 3-D.
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