Besides tips, advice and some gorgeous galleries by photographer, "Outdoorphotographer" has assembled a map and associated images from the 'Top 100 locations' around the world in conjunction with Microsoft's Virtual Earth free software.
The world map is divided into differing quadrants. For example; "United states & North America":
Northeastern Quadrant
Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont
Northwestern Quadrant
Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming
And so on.
Then, "International", which is furthered sectioned into Africa, Europe, South America and more.
Check out where you live and see how your photos compare to the areas noted. And come away ... inspired. :o)
And there's a contest running till August 15th, 2008 as well, with a Canon 5D D-SLR Camera up for grabs (quite a spectacular prize package, found here). Open to residents of the 50 United States only, unfortunately.
Note: The contest is sponsored in part by Microsoft's Virtual Earth. And I quote;
"Windows Live Search
Live Search Maps is a free global mapping and search service. You can search for landmarks in specific locations, see bird's-eye views of many major cities and explore your world in new ways. You can view three-dimensional maps. You can also create and publish 3D models for other Live Maps view to see by using Virtual Earth - 3DVIA (Beta)."
It is impressive eye candy, a free download is required to make use of the 3D viewing. Have a look see.
"Think what a better world it would be if we all, the whole world, had cookies and milk about three o'clock every afternoon and then lay down on our blankets for a nap." - Robert Fulghum
Besides tips, advice and some gorgeous galleries by photographer, "Outdoorphotographer" has assembled a map and associated images from the 'Top 100 locations' around the world in conjunction with Microsoft's Virtual Earth free software.
The world map is divided into differing quadrants. For example; "United states & North America":
Northeastern Quadrant
Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont
Northwestern Quadrant
Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming
And so on.
Then, "International", which is furthered sectioned into Africa, Europe, South America and more.
Check out where you live and see how your photos compare to the areas noted. And come away ... inspired. :o)
And there's a contest running till August 15th, 2008 as well, with a Canon 5D D-SLR Camera up for grabs (quite a spectacular prize package, found here). Open to residents of the 50 United States only, unfortunately.
Note: The contest is sponsored in part by Microsoft's Virtual Earth. And I quote;
"Windows Live Search
Live Search Maps is a free global mapping and search service. You can search for landmarks in specific locations, see bird's-eye views of many major cities and explore your world in new ways. You can view three-dimensional maps. You can also create and publish 3D models for other Live Maps view to see by using Virtual Earth - 3DVIA (Beta)."
It is impressive eye candy, a free download is required to make use of the 3D viewing. Have a look see.