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How many monuments do you see? Christian Ruhm. Fusing art and science, Zachary Copfer grows. 100 Grand Landmarks as Seen from Google Maps. It’s a wonderful world we live in and Google is doing an amazing job of mapping it.

100 Grand Landmarks as Seen from Google Maps

Most people use the service to get directions, but Google’s satellite images also capture the world’s landmarks, which look a little different than you may be used to when viewed from the sky. This post is #25 in DailyTekk’s famous Top 100 series which explores the best startups, gadgets, apps, websites and services in a given category. Total items listed: 100. Time to compile: 12+ hours. Follow @DailyTekk on Twitter to make sure you don’t miss a week! Have you ever wondered what the Statue of Liberty (the one in the US–yes there are two), Niagara Falla, the London Eye, the famous Hollywood sign or the Sea of Galilee look like when viewed from above? As of 2012, Google Maps contained over 20 petabytes of data (that’s 21 million gigabytes) and uses images that are updated approximately every 2 weeks according to Mashable.

Alro read: Travel Smarter: Over 100 Top Websites and Apps for Your Next Trip. Google Earth Fractals. Written by Paul Bourke Started: October 2010.

Google Earth Fractals

Last updated: October 2012 Introduction The following is a "photographic" gallery of fractal patterns found while exploring the planet with Google Earth. Each is provided with a KMZ file so the reader can explore the region for themselves. Readers are encouraged to submit their own discoveries for inclusion, credits will be included. Self Similarity Fractals are usually associated with self similarity across scales. An example of this for a river system is illustrated below [KMZ file], clicking on an image will give the high resolution version of the image without the markings. Another way to think about whether something exhibits self similarity is if it can be interpreted to exist at different scales. Extreme Earth Photos, Landscape Photos, Gallery, Wallpaper -– National Geographic. © gillesvidal - photographe.

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Digital Photography. Photo Galleries. 25 Paintings every photographer must study. Guest Article by : Derek Winchester Derek Winchester came with a wonderful article about paintings which every photographer should study.

25 Paintings every photographer must study

I am sure you will really enjoy this post 1. Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci The most recognized painting in the world has a lot to teach photographers, mainly connection with your subject. 2. Many photographers like to take pictures of singular things. 3. Vemeer loved window light. 4. Most photographers look for that moment, that bigger than life explosion of happening that hooks people in. 5. Four things every photographer should know how to do: take a photo of a reflection, take a photo of a hand, take a photo of him/herself, and take a photo showing perspective.

35313_1293916901_large.jpg (JPEG Image, 1145x836 pixels) - Scaled (80. Popular Photos. 10 tips for taking great holiday iPhone photos with Camera+ Holidays are the perfect time to capture magic moments with friends and family and take the time get creative with your photography.

10 tips for taking great holiday iPhone photos with Camera+

Here are some simple tips to get the best photos from your iPhone using Camera+. 1. Shoot outdoor lights before it gets too dark Holiday lights on the BC Parliament buildings. The best time to capture outdoor festive lights with an iPhone is during “blue hour” just before it goes completely dark. Web Resources, Design Inspiration, and Fun Spill!

Smashing Picture. Expert Photography. Photo Tour of The Solar System (Part 1) If possible, the first images in each set will be true-color, as you would see them with your own eyes.

Photo Tour of The Solar System (Part 1)

Most images will either be true-color or monochrome (black and white), unless stated otherwise. Many images can be vastly enlarged by clicking on them and choosing a larger size from the Flickr page. Downloading them may allow even larger sizes. It appears there's a limit to the size of diaries, so this first part of the tour ends about 3/4 of the way through the Saturn system (which is quite extensive). I. You might be tempted to think Mercury is very similar to the Moon, but compare and contrast them, and think about what the differences might mean. II. Through UV and orange filters: From the Soviet Venera 13 lander: From Venera 14: This is a perspective mosaic of Venera images put together by Don P. Stormtrooper’s life on photos - art pack. Keep in touch close Stormtrooper’s life on photos – art pack Author: kiwee October 01, 2009 the soup Via Flickr Daily RoutineEpisode 1galleryLifephotosStar WarsStefanStormtroopers Related Posts 61 Comments More Storm Troopers’ Day Off « Gaze at the Sky March 14, 2011 at 2:14 pm - [

Stormtrooper’s life on photos - art pack

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