Yosemite's Cathedral Peak

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I've created an extremely detailed 3D topo that's easily the most impressive one I've ever made. It originated from a LIDAR dataset collected to study nitrogen export and is available on http://opentopo.sdsc.edu/. The LIDAR point cloud was transformed into a grid with a 0.5m resolution, making it incredibly realistic. Take note of the crack systems that form the popular southeast buttress (5.7) climbing route - you can even see every detail! Eichorn Pinnacle (5.4) is clearly visible too, along with individual trees that add to the model's authenticity. If you're interested in learning how I created this masterpiece, be sure to check out my tutorial video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4-ICkvyJv0. The printing process took 11:25 and was done using Simplify3d with default high-quality settings on a FlashForge, with PLA as the material of choice. For those who want to see the bigger picture, I've also included a larger scale model that showcases all of Cathedral Peak in stunning detail. This incredible work of art even caught the attention of the 3D Printing Today podcast, available on iTunes, Stitcher radio, or directly from their source at http://threedprintingtoday.libsyn.com/.