Stephen Wiltshire draws Rome from memory

Stephen Wiltshire is a British man who was diagnosed as autistic when he was a child. He's also been noted for his exacting memory, which allows him to recreate [in drawings] vast scenes he sees only once. This video shows his 16-foot-panorama of Rome after taking one helicopter ride above the city.

[@iamfuckingyourwaifuandther2743]

I'm still disappointed there was no 144p option. My computer can't handle this high quality picture.

[@baverfot7817]

ahahahahahahahahahaha

[@manny8717]

Match the comment to the man’s name 😄

[@xotwodeve]

well my pc cant handle 240p

[@petrox41musica]

I was born in Rome and have been living in Rome since then. I don't really find proper words to write a deserved comment. it is absolutely OUT OF THIS WORLD !!!

[@LilyPeregrine]

Wtf I don't even remember what my own street looks like. He's a superhuman.

[@Naapeajaea]

this guy is amazing

[@BaliGoat]

youtube is a time machine :)

[@gametips09]

He has the same name as my autistic brother . My brother is incredible at remembering directions to places he's only been to once.

[@ReddoFreddo]

Imagine how useful this ability would be in the 18th century, when they just invented the air balloon. All he'd have to do is take an air balloon ride above any city, paint a map, and sell it for profit, he'd be a rich man.

[@AnnisaAyana]

I wish i had memory like that. He is amazing.

[@karthikeyagadipelly5916]

U commented 12 yrs ago 😯😯😯

[@DracoReptoidsExposed]

We all do - we just need to remove our Corpus Callosum or damage it.

[@beastkiller_9998]

@@karthikeyagadipelly5916 15 years now, crazyy

[@crazyfreakypunk]

He's autism is no obstacle for his mind. What an amazing inspiration

[@L8emaybe]

What a wonderful gift!

[@xero890]

But that really is very amazing to see what a persons mind is capable of.

[@flamed7]

God bless you!!

[@Bubelhaftisch]

That is absolutely amazing. I couldn't even find my way from the Colosseum to the Pantheon, never mind draw it! Innocent, excellent newsletter.

[@jajo1166]

If only mankind could figure out a way to harness the human brains full potential... The possibilities would be infinite!!

[@cityofdestiny9039]

What an amazing talent! This is incredible. Thanks for sharing!

[@paulamalves]

Stephen sweetheart you are the real man. beautiful. i am really amazed with your talent. spread the word..........spread your talent .............. dont ever stop....

[@orcawithdrip827]

I'm impressed, VERY IMPRESSED!

[@JadedAllDay]

That just blew my mind for the day! That guy is amazing

[@Erkynar]

Way to go, Stephen!

[@rishardo24]

Absolutely awesome! What insane talent. Goes to show you how powerful our minds actually are.

[@chianti44]

That was very impressive - thanks for sharing it.

[@skyetati1376]

In my GCSE Art course, I used Stephen Wiltshire for one of my artists: Simply amazing!

[@lacey117]

My brother has autism and he is extremely good at math. He remembers birthdays you tell him someones birthday and who they are and you can ask him 10 years later and he will remember. He listens to music and remembers the song after the first time he listens to it, all the words, and the notes and keys. Unfornatually he is not as verbally abled like all the other people on youtube, people with autism all have a gift and are amazing.

[@stormbringer67]

Well well,how amazing this guy is!Fantastic! Makes you wonder about people's minds... Great video,thanks for posting!

[@vidmaster7]

Absolutely amazing!

[@MythologyNut01]

This guy is simply incredible!

[@NateDawg66]

this is just amazing!!!

[@bobdidge]

i cant believe that! that is so incredible!!! amazing.....i really cant express how fantastic the ability of steve wiltshire is!!!

[@Lu12340]

STEPHEN IS AMAZING!

[@Fifi2Fifi1]

This is AMAZING. :) Just... WOW.

[@jamietrhcp17]

that is the most incredible piece of art i have ever seen in my life.

[@dreadoll0623]

This man is AMAZING

[@michaelbruns449]

Like literally mind blowing, figuratively and literally. Is there anyone else who can do this?

[@dudaijok7345]

I wont even bother to see accuracy on this matter. This gentleman’s talent is insane.

[@asr4el]

He's a savant, they do truly amazing stuff

[@cjrmommy]

truly amazing.....truly gifted!

[@MetalApe]

Amazing! Makes you think of "nature abilities" and what "normal" people may have lost.

[@zzDylvn]

15 years later

[@AhmadSmith1140]

I wish I had a memory like that

[@whiskizyo2067]

too bad he didnt have to memorise it through this vid or he could have saved time and have drawn the 2 pixels alot quicker.

[@ytcarol]

Clever! and true

[@HarBrw]

INCREDIBLE ENOUGH SAID !!

[@lvldarwin]

Simply amazing

[@messx4u]

This is really amazing.

[@keeyaaw]

that's ridiculously incredible. plus he has to have the skill to sketch all of that out in the first place.

[@midir7637]

You still alive?

[@sdott313]

that is truly amazing!

[@soulreaver017]

he can remember only pictures and views...still awesome...cause he remember every little detail...

[@lollipopsrockalot]

Wow. Dude! Your amazing! After looking for only 1 hour?!

[@deathbrotherera]

AMAZING!!

[@MunnyShh]

amazing!

[@atridim]

Excellent !

[@guellekanista5619]

This is beyond impressive.

[@armentenzarian]

he has an amazing talent

[@AdamPopowski]

i wonna hug this guy

[@MarakanaCacak1989]

OMFG!!!! this is insane... this guy must be very very inteligent... its a gift!

[@dearmalika]

Amazing!

[@shadowofcourage]

oh my gosh. i wish i could remember all that

[@Stuart07]

This guy is amazing i would of liked to of seen it with the extra detail those.

[@tigerduckybugsmom]

that is insane! amazzzinggg

[@summertime7651]

He's amazing but I hope that people aren't making him draw and that it's actually his passion.

[@iuppi.]

+Queen B Autistic people excell in areas in which they choose themselves. Usually it's just a passion that they dedicate themselves to and become really good at. Of course for this specific video it helps that the guy can memorize everything.

[@whiskizyo2067]

+Queen B people being forced to do something arent ever that good.

[@KrosanBeast315]

Autistic people DON'T CHOOSE their talents or gifts. They CAN'T. Savant skills are something that is discovered, and the degree of proficiency is unlike anything that can be taught. Having HFA, I have several abilities of which I am a Savant in, but I never wanted them...regardless of how impressive they are. It is a CURSE, and it haunts me every waking moment. I would rather have a more slightly more than average mind and be able to successfully go on more dates more easily... in exchange for the Savant skills I have.

[@summertime7651]

I just mean that, maybe it is something he loves and is good at. But, I'm hoping that he gets to choose when and what he wants to draw and not have others telling him what to do. But, thank you for the replies!

[@MegaCokamo]

Oh he's into it alright.

[@blenk19]

:O < i never normaly use stuff like that just im like speachless, its just pruely amazing how he can do that

[@MuffinMcFluffin]

Who cares if he memorized it or not. Even if he was looking at a panoramic image, that drawing itself is still time consuming and amazing!

[@billhornmusic]

Amazing.

[@seriago]

Astonishing!

[@CaptainJoob]

incredible awesome!

[@ganstapein]

GENIUS

[@greenroomdude]

i saw this show on t.v a while back...pretty cool.

[@Just478]

WOW!!!! AMAZING!!!!

[@cheekychen]

marvelous.

[@Pabl02411]

Amazing...

[@RogerKaputnik]

My god, that is amazing.

[@MargeSimpson20]

He is so cool.

[@abbylolol]

brilliant

[@Mooli]

Genius @ work!

[@mandymaus889]

wow its fantastic

[@RT-ve1wj]

WOW! He's INCREDIBLE!! (=

[@ScuddyGuitarsThings]

You wouldn't want to mug this guy. 5 Minutes later, he'll have your portrait ready to hand in to the cops.

[@sunshinelove9802]

Absolutely amazing a true gift from God

[@MrJoosebawkz]

would love to see an HD reupload of this

[@dtkong]

Holy... !!! WOW !!!

[@ryanstewartmusic]

This should be featured!!!

[@edge1518]

Awesome.

[@greenandblack5]

shut up, for once we want an autistic child with this amazing ability, it would be a gift to the world to have more people like this.

[@kingstonschoolatd]

Wow unbelievable

[@armandese]

Bravo zio! Sei forte. Non basta una vita. One life is not enough! Viva Roma!

[@marijagutesa91]

Savants' capabilities are really fascinating stuff! In addition to that, studies in cognitive psychology have found that they aren't necessarily being "gifted" more than other people; engagement in deliberate practice has very important role, as well.

[@ahmdhmbli]

wow....amazing skill....

[@MyMomMadeMe]

this guy is amazing, i don't care wether he's autistic or not, he's great and talented and should be treated as the artist he is. that's the only thing that should be said about him. HE IS AN ARTIST. some fucking morons are always trying to put someonelse's gifts down. they are just jealous.

[@falsehope01]

Quite impressive.

[@Jason1518120]

Alright, let's have someone who says they have a photographic memory (a lot of people say they do, but they do not) and have them draw this.

[@killawofe]

He was given 3 days to draw it, not 3 days to memorize it. It takes time to draw things. And no matter how you look at it, you can't do it.

[@JadedAllDay]

Thanks JRE.

[@Night.League]

i think everyone does, and i think that one can easily develop their uniqueness if one is given the freedom to freely pursue what one wishes to. within one's heart is where one's infinite love and potential lies.

[@bigpesa6166]

What song is this? It's an oldie but goodie just don't remember from who...goes great with vid

[@itgetseasierlessitry]

Stephen Wiltshire MBE belongs to the 8th Wonder(s) Of The World. Plan to visit his Gallery one day. Wish I could purchase one of his works, but I would have to remortgage my home. Will have to settle for saving up for an autographed print instead.

[@irenekotarac1346]

Ps Devon, the guy lnwas talking about is Stephen Wiltshire. Sure you've heard of him. Once again, love & God bless.🙏🎨🖌️

genious

[@piratebri]

His skill is indeed amazing. But what's stopping him from looking at aerial photos of Rome prior to going on the helicopter ride?

[@killawofe]

For anyone who does not know this but might be interested, he is a subject in Oliver Sack's "An Anthropologist on Mars."

[@extraterrestrial7424]

I am inclined to believe this. There are incredible extremities of what human bodies are capable of in some instances (see professional sports for instance). Well brain is capable of even more extremities. But there are some questions I have. How do you compose a static one-angled image from a dynamic perspective (helicopter flyovers)? Not only does he have a photographic memory, he also must have a magnificient composition skill. How can he know all the right angles, distances etc. if he only saw some parts from a different angle, height, distance etc.? Last but not least, if you gave me a photograph in front of me, I still wouldn't be able to draw it, so he also has some drawing skill.

[@Whisperingtothefire]

mind you, he's not taking long breaks. He's sitting there basically from morning to night.

[@HHC1504]

Love

[@roboneko77]

BEAST