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Hexagonal Pixels

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Atlas demonstration: the free source photo and the computed Hexagonal Pixels. The Eiffel Tower stands as a silhouette against a dark twilight sky. A precise honeycomb structure defines the architectural form, with distinct six-sided cells simplifying the structure into a mosaic of light and shadow.
Atlas demonstration: the free source photo and the computed Hexagonal Pixels. The Eiffel Tower stands as a silhouette against a dark twilight sky. A precise honeycomb structure defines the architectural form, with distinct six-sided cells simplifying the structure into a mosaic of light and shadow.Image: Jez Timms jeztimms · CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons), processed for the AtlasView source ↗

Prompt

Transform this image into a Hexagonal Pixels mosaic using a uniform honeycomb grid of flat-colored hexagonal cells. Sample each cell color from its corresponding image area, replace fine textures with solid fills, and render silhouettes as stepped hexagonal boundaries. Avoid gradients within cells; keep the original subject and composition.

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Identify

The photo becomes a honeycomb of hexagonal tiles, with flat colors and stepped edges replacing fine detail.

Principle

The algorithm uses a hexagonal grid1 and color sampling2 to replace small image regions with single-color cells. Larger cells hide more detail.

Try it out

Vary the cell size and watch how faces, curves, and thin lines break into tiles.

Classification

Calculated image processing result.

Further examples · 9 images

Hexagonal Pixels, applied to “Milky Way Arc over Yosemite (Unsplash)”
02 Hexagonal Pixels, applied to “Milky Way Arc over Yosemite (Unsplash)”A purple and blue night sky arches over a dark horizon line. The celestial gradient is rendered through a uniform grid of polygons that aggregate color into a digital tapestry.Rodrigo Soares rodi01 (photo); processed for the Atlas · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
Hexagonal Pixels, applied to “Copenhagen, Denmark (Unsplash 2Q8bo 6lu1Y)”
03 Hexagonal Pixels, applied to “Copenhagen, Denmark (Unsplash 2Q8bo 6lu1Y)”A person appears to be working behind a counter in a dimly lit indoor setting. The image is fragmented into a series of flat-colored tiles that obscure fine features while maintaining the overall composition of the scene.Irina sofiameli (photo); processed for the Atlas · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
Hexagonal Pixels, applied to “Blowing a kiss (Unsplash)”
04 Hexagonal Pixels, applied to “Blowing a kiss (Unsplash)”A portrait shows a woman with a pink flower in her hair blowing a kiss. The software has replaced smooth skin tones with a dense array of interlocking shapes that give the subject a crystalline appearance.Alex Blăjan alexb (photo); processed for the Atlas · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
Hexagonal Pixels, applied to “Elderly man in a bookstore (Unsplash)”
05 Hexagonal Pixels, applied to “Elderly man in a bookstore (Unsplash)”A man is positioned in a library or bookstore surrounded by stacks of books. The complex environment is simplified into a rhythmic pattern of hexagons, turning the vertical spines of books into a geometric abstraction.Aris Sfakianakis katergaris (photo); processed for the Atlas · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
Hexagonal Pixels, applied to “Doorway in delivery room.”
06 Hexagonal Pixels, applied to “Doorway in delivery room.”A monochrome architectural interior features a doorway and framed elements on a wall. The subtle gray tones are divided into a clear, repeating hexagonal mesh that provides a unique texture to the sepia-toned scene.Elwell, Newton W (photo); processed for the Atlas · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Hexagonal Pixels, applied to “Penguin by the rocks (Unsplash)”
07 Hexagonal Pixels, applied to “Penguin by the rocks (Unsplash)”A collection of smooth river stones is captured in various shades of grey and brown. The image is entirely composed of uniform hexagonal tiles that create a distinct geometric mosaic.Eamonn Maguire eamonn (photo); processed for the Atlas · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
Hexagonal Pixels, applied to “Red vintage bmw (Unsplash)”
08 Hexagonal Pixels, applied to “Red vintage bmw (Unsplash)”This close-up features the vibrant red body and chrome handle of a vintage automobile. A tight honeycomb grid simplifies the reflections and highlights into flat-colored polygons.Pedro Pereira pedrojoper (photo); processed for the Atlas · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
Hexagonal Pixels, applied to “Busy Nights in Shinjuku (Unsplash)”
09 Hexagonal Pixels, applied to “Busy Nights in Shinjuku (Unsplash)”A bustling city street at night is depicted with bright glowing signs against a dark sky. The computational process converts the light pollution into a structured pattern of individual colored cells.Sérgio Rola sergio_rola (photo); processed for the Atlas · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

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