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Google is known mainly for its very powerful internet search engine. There are, however, many other useful tools that a photographer can make good use of. |
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Google Gadget/Widget
If you are not using iGoogle opening page for your internet searches, you are missing out on many interesting small applications that can brighten your day! Among them, you would find my own gadget which is meant to "decorate" your personal page and uplift your mood at work, for instance. It shows daily featured photo with EXIF info, story behind the image, tip for photographers, and some other features.
In fact, you can try the functionality of my gadget right here! Just move your mouse over the picture and don't forget to double click for more.
If you like it, simply click on this button |
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Google Map Integration
In my gallery, for instance, I use Google interactive satellite maps to depict the exact geographical locations of my images. This integration was done by utilizing Google API tools.
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Google Earth
You can find many of my images on Google Earth during your virtual globetrotting. Just open Google Earth application and "Fly to: " Sobeslav, for instance. Sobeslav is my home town in the Czech Republic. Google will fly you there and show you what it looks like through many of my photographs. Pretty cool!
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