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Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

02/06/2009 12:38:25 PM · #1

//www.panoramio.com/

has anyone checked out this site? it ties in with google earth. so you can post photos of places you've been - or where you are. if they get approved by google earth they will show up on the google earth map if you chose to view photos...

i got one of my shots from poland approved ( well the only one i uploaded ) - it takes a few weeks before it's reviewed.

this is the shot of mine that made it into google earth.
//www.panoramio.com/photo/18127107

there is a link above the image to view it in google earth.

kind of cool IMO.

Message edited by author 2009-02-06 12:39:28.

paynekj

Pentax K10D

02/06/2009 12:49:16 PM · #2

It's certainly one I use: //www.panoramio.com/user/873794

Why do you say in the comments that you're not sure how the positioning works?

Message edited by author 2009-02-06 12:58:50.

Rgarcia

Olympus OM-D E-M1

Olympus 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II M.Zuiko ED

02/06/2009 12:54:06 PM · #3

It's really fun! I receive lots of comments from all around the world.

//www.panoramio.com/user/4112

BTW one of my pictures is listed as one of the most popular of this site. Arenal Volcano

Message edited by author 2009-02-06 12:58:32.

KarenNfld

02/06/2009 01:36:36 PM · #4

I've got a lot on there. I too have gotten comments from around the world. Haven't won a contest yet though.

//www.panoramio.com/user/1611480

ralph

Nikon Z9

02/06/2009 01:49:57 PM · #5

//www.panoramio.com/user/27045
been there for a while / haven submitted much last year though ..

02/06/2009 01:58:00 PM · #6

That's how some Calendar company in The Netherlands found a photo of mine, and paid me 200 Euros for one time printing rights, so I love Panoramio.

I've also received free concert tickets after giving permission to use one of my shots on a website, after they found it on Panoramio.

Go to the Panoramio "Photos in World Map" and zoom to see the Western Hemishpere. One of my shots is one of the most popular in half the world.

Message edited by author 2009-02-06 13:58:40.

02/06/2009 02:13:31 PM · #7

because i don't know the actual longitude and latitude of the spot i took the shot. i don't have a GPS thingy...

Originally posted by paynekj:

Why do you say in the comments that you're not sure how the positioning works?

well - i'll have to post more photos up then !

cool

02/06/2009 03:06:27 PM · #8

Originally posted by soup:

because i don't know the actual longitude and latitude of the spot i took the shot. i don't have a GPS thingy...

Originally posted by paynekj:
Why do you say in the comments that you're not sure how the positioning works?

well - i'll have to post more photos up then !

cool

You don't need Long/Lat or GPS. After you upload a shot, you have the option to Locate it. Type in City, State to get yourself in the neighborhood, then a map window appears, in which you can zoom out/in and pan. Then double-click in the map to drop a pin, which you can drag to another spot if you want to. Then you click a link below the map to save the position.

It's simple, really! Now, DO IT! :-)

02/06/2009 03:11:11 PM · #9

You can configure it to send emails when you get comments. I get a TON of comments, and have always been diligent about deleting any where people put in links the some Panoramio Contest they're in. Spammy Dumbasses.

FireBird

02/06/2009 04:51:27 PM · #10

//www.panoramio.com/user/939259
I've just got one photo on. They do give you 2 GB
of space. My photo is not as popular as Slippies.
But it don't have any nekkid wemmons on it either.

02/06/2009 05:02:09 PM · #11

well do a google earth search for Lubien, poland. see if you can find it. NOT Lubin and NOT Lublin...

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

but alright - i'll see what i CAN DO ! ;)

02/07/2009 07:52:22 AM · #12

Originally posted by soup:

well do a google earth search for Lubien, poland. see if you can find it. NOT Lubin and NOT Lublin...

Originally posted by Strikeslip:
You don't need Long/Lat or GPS. After you upload a shot, you have the option to Locate it. Type in City, State to get yourself in the neighborhood, then a map window appears, in which you can zoom out/in and pan. Then double-click in the map to drop a pin, which you can drag to another spot if you want to. Then you click a link below the map to save the position.

It's simple, really! Now, DO IT! :-)

but alright - i'll see what i CAN DO ! ;)

If it doesn't have your town, you can just type in Poland, and then zoom in manually from there.

02/07/2009 09:12:14 AM · #13

This is pretty cool! I think I'm in. :)

ETA: It looks like Panoramio resizes pix automatically, do you guys upload web-res versions or big ones?

Message edited by author 2009-02-07 09:17:27.

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

02/07/2009 09:24:22 AM · #14

that's what i did - but i am not certain it's an exact locale... and that's why i noted it in my comments ;)

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

If it doesn't have your town, you can just type in Poland, and then zoom in manually from there.

i uploaded a webres version.

Originally posted by L2:

ETA: It looks like Panoramio resizes pix automatically, do you guys upload web-res versions or big ones?

paynekj

Pentax K10D

02/07/2009 10:20:16 AM · #15

Originally posted by L2:

ETA: It looks like Panoramio resizes pix automatically, do you guys upload web-res versions or big ones?

I always upload web-sized versions, partly because I don't see the point in uploading something that's only going to be viewed on a monitor, the extra time it takes to upload (especially on dial-up) and also if you keep clicking on the images, you get to the original uploaded image and I'm not keen on making full-size images available to everyone.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

02/07/2009 01:51:13 PM · #16

Originally posted by paynekj:

Originally posted by L2:

ETA: It looks like Panoramio resizes pix automatically, do you guys upload web-res versions or big ones?

I always upload web-sized versions, partly because I don't see the point in uploading something that's only going to be viewed on a monitor, the extra time it takes to upload (especially on dial-up) and also if you keep clicking on the images, you get to the original uploaded image and I'm not keen on making full-size images available to everyone.

ditto.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

02/07/2009 01:58:17 PM · #17

Originally posted by paynekj:

Do we give up any rights to the photo, other than licensing them to display it? For example, can we post an image which is also available as a stock image or print?

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

02/07/2009 02:09:52 PM · #18

So, the ultimate goal is to get Google Earth, right? Woo!

paynekj

Pentax K10D

02/07/2009 02:23:53 PM · #19

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Do we give up any rights to the photo, other than licensing them to display it? For example, can we post an image which is also available as a stock image or print?

Panoramio is owned by Google. From their terms of service:

9.4 Other than the limited license set forth in Section 11, Google acknowledges and agrees that it obtains no right, title or interest from you (or your licensors) under these Terms in or to any Content that you submit, post, transmit or display on, or through, the Services, including any intellectual property rights which subsist in that Content (whether those rights happen to be registered or not, and wherever in the world those rights may exist). Unless you have agreed otherwise in writing with Google, you agree that you are responsible for protecting and enforcing those rights and that Google has no obligation to do so on your behalf.

11.1 You retain copyright and any other rights you already hold in Content which you submit, post or display on or through, the Services. By submitting, posting or displaying the content you give Google a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, and non-exclusive licence to reproduce, adapt, modify, translate, publish, publicly perform, publicly display and distribute any Content which you submit, post or display on or through, the Services. This licence is for the sole purpose of enabling Google to display, distribute and promote the Services and may be revoked for certain Services as defined in the Additional Terms of those Services.

11.2 You agree that this licence includes a right for Google to make such Content available to other companies, organizations or individuals with whom Google has relationships for the provision of syndicated services, and to use such Content in connection with the provision of those services.

11.3 You understand that Google, in performing the required technical steps to provide the Services to our users, may (a) transmit or distribute your Content over various public networks and in various media; and (b) make such changes to your Content as are necessary to conform and adapt that Content to the technical requirements of connecting networks, devices, services or media. You agree that this licence shall permit Google to take these actions.

11.4 You confirm and warrant to Google that you have all the rights, power and authority necessary to grant the above licence.

Message edited by author 2009-02-07 14:24:36.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

02/07/2009 02:33:31 PM · #20

Thanks for the summary -- that's about as reasonable as it gets for this kind of thing. The only thing it really restricts one from doing is later granting someone else exclusive rights to the image -- not likely in the case of any of mine ...

02/07/2009 05:40:26 PM · #21

google ROCKS !!!!!

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

02/07/2009 05:44:39 PM · #22

well it is cool to have images on google earth - they also show up on google maps... if you choose to view photos in google maps...

is it my ultimate goal ? no...

i want to be part of the leper colony on somethingawful.com - but am hesitant to spend the $10 bucks just to be shunned... ;)

Originally posted by L2:

So, the ultimate goal is to get Google Earth, right? Woo!

DJWoodward

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

02/07/2009 07:44:31 PM · #23

I've been doing something similar with Google Maps (My Maps) but instead of posting just pictures that I have already taken I'm also marking spots that I want to return to. Places where the scene was good but the lighting or weather wasn't right. That way before I head out on a shoot I can scope the areas that I've marked for return.

Using My Maps you can keep them private, make them public or share them with selected friends. Maybe this is something the DPC community would like to share?

02/07/2009 07:55:17 PM · #24

Originally posted by soup:

Ha ha, I just set the bar low. Besides, I'm perfectly willing to shun you right here on DPC, for free. :)