December 9, 2003
GeoSnapper
Combining GPS technology and photography, GeoSnapper is a cool idea. Basically, people post a picture along with that location's latitude and longitude coordinates from a GPS device. The result is a searchable and mapable photo archive from all over the world. Not only can you see striking photos from scenic locales, like Hoover Dam or Vancouver Island, you can also see photos from not-so famous landmarks and easily be able to find the location for yourself. The world map, pockmarked with icons representing photos, is the coolest way to navigate the site, though sometimes it seems hesitant to load.
Unfortunately, it's a new idea with few users. Most photos are congregated in places like Seattle or L.A., with a few scattered in odd places across the world. At posting, there were 256 total users with under 1000 total photos. But with a camera and a GPS device you can remedy that.
Posted by kevin at 9:40 AM
November 10, 2003
Terra Server
Although it is run by Microsoft, it does offer an enormous collection of maps and aerial photos of the U.S. You can zoom in on the U.S., or just enter your address.
Posted by kevin at 10:35 PM | Comments (2)