Thundergod Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 An image exhibiting the Droste effect depicts a smaller version of itself in a place where a similar picture would realistically be expected to appear. This smaller version then depicts an even smaller version of itself in the same place, and so on. Only in theory could this go on forever; practically, it continues only as long as the resolution of the picture allows, which is relatively short, since each iteration exponentially reduces the picture's size. It is a visual example of a strange loop, a self-referential system of instancing. Examples: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzep59 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I have heard of it, but I am in academia (I am trying my best to NOT sound condescending). Also occurs when a mirror is reflected toward another mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Natural Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I remember when I was a kid, and thinking this was cool. Of course, sometimes, it doesn't take much to impress me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 There's a reason Im asking... :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzep59 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 There's a reason Im asking... :- Because you like painting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 No... well, yes I do paint (even won some contests when I was in school and in the university) but Im asking because of this other thing I'll try tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSG_Standard Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Are you going to take a picture of yourself, taking a picture of yourself while standing in front of a mirror? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 Are you going to take a picture of yourself' date=' taking a picture of yourself while standing in front of a mirror?[/quote'] kindof... a little more interesting tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzep59 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Are you going to do it with a BURST!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 kindof... a little more interesting tho. I tried somethng like that in the "hands" thread, too. I'm afraid mine didn't come out that obvious as you can barely make out the next set of hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 I tried somethng like that in the "hands" thread' date=' too. I'm afraid mine didn't come out that obvious as you can barely make out the next set of hands.[/quote'] I did too... dont know if they can be seen in mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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