Need good distance guessers (big photo)

jinman · Dec 3, 2003

I'll say 425' based on a similar dimension on my property. Remember, if you are laying cable, you should allow a few feet extra for going around curves/corners.

RayBee · Dec 3, 2003

It looks like a good poke with a Callaway Big Bertha & it's all carry,
about 245 yards /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif ...RayBee

BobReeves · Dec 3, 2003

Hummm, just thought of something. I have the camera that picture was taken with, If I can find something that is 6 foot wide and take several shots while moving away. When the picture I take has the 6 foot object the same pixel width as the buildings, I should be close to the same distance away..

Dozernut · Dec 3, 2003

I noticed utility poles in the picture. They might be a uniform distance apart. Maybe you could contact the utility company for the distance they are set at then count the number of poles.

BobReeves · Dec 4, 2003

Good idea but what looks like utility poles are a ski lift and light poles.. I will try the camera today and let everyone know what I come up with.

powerstroke2000 · Dec 4, 2003

I just thought of something as well why don't you just step it off and have it over with.

riptides · Dec 4, 2003

753 feet.

Yes, I really spent some time on that.

Is there a map available of the area, say on TerraServer?
Maps

You could import it and count it off that way....

-Mike Z.

OkeeDon · Dec 4, 2003

The chances that I actually found it are about .05%, considering I don't know where it really is, but, is this it?

JLD · Dec 4, 2003

Another thought regarding maps, if it is a ski resort do they have a map that shows the various slopes? You may be able to figure the distance if there is anything to provide scale.

Gatorboy · Dec 4, 2003

There must be more to this story.

Why exactly do you have to try and figure this out from a picture? Is there a reason you or someone else can't step it off in person? Please explain.