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September 18, 2013 02:03 pm GMT

Google Treks Expands the Definition of Travel Photography

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With Google Treks, travel photography may never be the same.

Using the familiar Google Street View, this project stitches together web tours of worldwide destinations like the Grand Canyon and Galapagos Islands. The expeditions pair with information and videos about each location, creating an experience akin to an actual guide book — or a vacation in itself

Each entry features high-definition frames; by clicking around the highlighted route, users can explore areas along the same path the film team followed with its large cameras and backpacks. The panoramas pair with information to help complete the Google Treks experience. Read more...

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