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GiqueCee

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1. Creating a 1,200-foot long spider...

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Fri Dec 13, 2024, 08:47 AM

Dec 13

... with such spectacular precision is an astounding feat. They had no aerial capability, and only the most primitive surveying tools, if they had any at all. It would be interesting to see how some hardy souls might recreate one of these images with the same utilitarian limitations of the Nazcas. It's been approximated with the assistance of modern tools and aircraft, but how about someone gettin' down and dirty like the ancient Nazcas to do it? Could make a fascinating documentary.

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Nazca Lines: Rediscovered by AI [View all] Judi Lynn Dec 13 OP

Creating a 1,200-foot long spider... GiqueCee Dec 13 #1

I suppose you could draw a spider and then put it on a grid. Increase the size and put it on the ground.. mitch96 Dec 13 #2

I've been a graphics professional... GiqueCee Dec 13 #3

"Now I've almost talked myself into trying it! " I think it would be neat to put one on an approach to an airport mitch96 Dec 13 #4

why do we have to assume they were primitive WhiteTara Dec 13 #6

Well... GiqueCee Dec 13 #7

KNR with deepest thanks, as always. niyad Dec 13 #5

Did a vehicle Come from somewhere out there Just to land in the Andes? JoseBalow Dec 13 #8

Bookmarking! FirstLight Dec 13 #9