(Erik Holvig - Tram Rushing By. Freiburg, Germany)
Panoramio is a website dedicated to hosting photos of the world. It has a unique relationship with Google, where paired, you can view Google Maps/Google Earth with embedded Panoramio images. The reason I chose this as my second Web 2.0 tool to review is because it is simply awesome.
When I first started using this website, the photos I uploaded were visible in Google Earth within a few days. Now, because of the popularity of the site, it takes substantially longer, but it is worth the wait. The ability to tag photos, create networks of users, meet new members, and collaborate is amazing. I have received comments on my photos from users around the world. I have also made comments on others' photos thanking them for giving me an insight to a place I was considering
visiting.
The way a website gro
ws, develops, evolves, and functions is truly remarkable. I have seen the changes appear on Googl
e Earth, which is now hosting millions upon millions of photos uploaded (and carefully screened) by users all over the world. There are nearly no places on Earth that someone, somewhere has not photographed. The world is becoming smaller. Web 2.0 programs and platforms like Panoramio ar
e making it this way.
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Panoramio has a blog section, where users can discuss travel, photo equipment and techniques or miscellaneous topics of interest. I see many potential classroom uses for Panoramio, and encourage everyone to take a closer look.
Erik,
ReplyDeleteYou have a knack for photography. I have seen so many pictures on facebook and Vimeo and now this site. You have a knack for photography.
I have never heard of panoramio before I examined your article. And believe me, I been on the Net for 20+ years. So this was interesting a find for me.
I liked the tie into Google Earth Satellite maps. Not only here is the picture but here is the picture and where it was taken. Neat.
It has the look and feel of Flickr but with the maps integration it is a nice find.
Good Job, I like the article and the site.
Kevin
This is such an interesting post. I truly belie that the web is allowing us to reach further and further throughout our world. Panaramio seems like a great place for a virtual vaction. Gives students opportunities to visit places they might not ever be able to go.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize all the features that google earth and panoramio had to offer. What a great resource to have at your fingertips. I have never visited these sites but have heard about google earth. There are some great pictures on your page. I am curious as to how the pictures are taken. Do you utilize google maps to find these places and take a photo?
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