Daily photo log

So, I may have plugged my other blog, Stanford Sunrise, here a time or two.  I have a great deal of fun and creative outlet taking my pictures every morning.  I just took a gander at the 'Places' function on my iPhone, and the result was kinda neat.  Not always completely accurate, but neat.

You can see my basic walk to work, picked out in photos placement here.  There's a small deviation to the right, at the bottom of the map... that's where I sometimes have started walking over to the Clark center on campus for more photo opportunities.  There has been some heavy construction on my regular walk, which is starting to really limit my photo-taking choices. 

Hey... you took away my grass, trees, and little mushroom guys.

They left the gate open... I promise.

Crane through the fog, with the 8X lens.

I've already self-limited to an extent, trying to take a years worth of photos on this one walk.  But it's been totally worth it. If anyone else is undertaking a similar journey, I would love to hear about it.

3D on the Brain

So, some of us have 3D on the brain. However, some of us construct interactive 3D models of the brain. Well... at least the cranial nerves. Created by a talented 3D artist, Kieran Meek, and vetted by doctors to ensure accuracy, the eHuman Cranial Nerves iPhone app rocks. (And I'm not just saying that because I work there...) In any case, I believe that this app can speak for itself.

"Learning the 12 cranial nerves and the foramen in the base of the skull are an essential component of every anatomy course; all health professionals, anatomists, biology students and anthropologists have had to memorize their names and functions. Our app allows students to enjoy learning the nerves and foramen in a highly visual, interactive environment. The models are reconstructed from a high resolution CT scan, and the user can control the position and transparency of the skull and each nerve. Accompanying textual information is just a tap away."

Solid view

Semi-Transparent view

As stated in the image... Selection Mode


And an example of the information pages

If you have $5 to spare (and an iPhone or iPod Touch) you should pick it up just based on pure 3D awesomeness. Even if you don't have the $5, bring lunch from home one day and buy the app instead :).

(although this post may just be proof I shouldn't update at 1am. I know the bad pun at the top is...)