Last week, I went up to the White Mountains to get pictures of two covered bridges. While scouting the location using Google Maps, I saw a scenic overlook along the road in Intervale, NH. I made a point to pull in and the light was beautiful. A standard photo was not going to capture the view. Recently, I’ve made all of my panoramas using my iPhone XR but the car was literally right next to me with the tripod in the backseat. I set up the tripod and took a series of images, carefully overlapping them. This allows the editing software that I use could “stitch” them together. That is the top image.
For the sake of comparison, I also made a panoramic image using the iPhone. That is the image below.
What do think?
Milford Street 
The first photo is nice and sharp and clear. The iPhone shot is a bit ‘fuzzy’ although I like the stronger blue of the sky.
The first photo is better by far.
Phenomenal view. 👀🍂
Thank you so much, Gail.
the top photo has the “look” of picture perfect however the bottom one, was… wow, you were at a really good vantage point.. The shadow is like a porcelain bowl for the greens.
Thank you. It is a great scenic overlook.
It shows that whatever technical tools and wit we use we only catch a point of view, and all of them have their owm charm 💗. Great shots at any rate!
Thank you so much.
Both are nice but I thing the first photo is sharper 😉
I agree. The iPhone is great when a better camera isn’t available.
First photo wins!
Thank you, Kate.
You are really good with this ‘stitching’ but I like the first photo best.
Thank you. That’s the one I stitched. Actually, the computer does all the work if you get the photos right.
Excellent photos. Great job with Lightroom – not an easy software tool to use for this.😊👍
Thank you. I took a short course (4 sesions) at a local photo studio to learn to use Lightroom.
Ah excellent👍
Breathtaking ⛅️ 🌲 the pictures look amazing!
Thank you so much.
Another great view!
Thank you.
The first has much more detail and is more vivid than the iPhone version. It is just a better camera you used and one can see this very clear.
Thank you, Greta. I tend to think that the iPhone is great when a tripod and dSLR aren’t available.
I am not a big fan of panorama shots and I not good at taking them. I choice is the first one.
Thank you so much. They are not everyone’s cup of tea and must be made judicously.
Exactly.
Wow, you have such a talent. Amazing photos! I felt like I was there.
Thank you so much.
Thank you for this comparison. You can really see the difference. The Canon demonstrating why it’s a trusted name in photography in competent hands. Beautiful scene Chris! Take good care.
Thank you so much, Sanda. I enjoyed seeing them together also. Take care. Have a good night.
Wow😍 I like the first one…
Have a great day, Chris.
Thank you, Arati. You too.
i love the sharper colors of the first photo.. but i love how “raw” the second one is
Thank you, Michelle. That’s an interesting take on this. The iPhone panoramic images often have that raw and sometimes distorted look.
I agree….it gave me more chills..if you know what i mean
Wonderful 💯
Thank you so much, Sohair.
Welcome Chris ☘️
I love the first picture. It’s quite clear. I have always preferred the camera over any phone.
The image quality is always better on a camera. I don’t leave without my Sony alpha anywhere because if I have to capture I would rather capture a sharp, raw picture and then adjust gradients rather than use the phone pictures which pixelate more often than not.
I know, it drives me crazy when I get a good photo on my phone but it pixelates when I try to edit it. Thank you.
People say phones have become the substitute to cameras but I am doubtful they can ever take the place of the cameras.
Hey the cameras have just one function they were made to take shots and thaats that, unlike phones which have to cater to many other activities.
I think that’s true for serious photographers who desire a certain quality to their work. We are the few.
I agree. Not everyone wants the quality work a camera provides when phones suffice.
We sure are.