A panorama is a wide-angle look at something. 360 degrees is a full circle...
There is a website that has taken 360 degree panoramic images of famous places and made them available for free on the internet. The company uses helicopters and a variety of cameras to make these 360 degree panoramic photos.
These photos are wide angle looks at various places, wide-angle views from every angle in all directions.
Your assignment:
Go to the site http://www.airpano.com/
Chose one or more of the 360 panoramas (you can select from their home page, from the World Map link, or from their full list)
When you open the panorama, explore it, more the image around, look up & down, left & right. Use all the tools such as the ones I've circled in the picture below:
Post a comment with:
- The name/location of the panorama you looked at
- The things you observed
- What the images made you think of
- Your thoughts & ideas about the website & pictures in general
Enjoy the visuals & have a great week off!
Remember - Comment as "Name/URL" and use your first name and last initial (proper capitalization, no URL)- please respond in full and complete sentences - double check your work before posting your comment.
46 comments:
The name of the location that I looked at was the Top View Of Boiling Pot. Some of the things I looked at were the water and how it looked like a giant sprout of water shooting up into the air! the picture of Zimbabwe made me think it looked like the earth surrounded by a bunch of clouds! I think the website is a great idea because if I were to be walking around looking at the waterfall I would never be able to take a look at what it would look like above or with a birds eye view. The picture of the Top view of boiling Pot made me think the waterfall looked like a huge drop in the earth. It looked like a big wave of bad thoughts going down into the earth to never be seen again. I think the picture of Zimbabwe is really cool!
The location of the panorama I looked at was The Great Pyramids of Giza in Eygpt.
I observed pyramids, tombs, monuments, cities, the desert, different angles, and differences in weather conditions.
The images make me think of going there in person, how living was at that time, the creation of the pyramids, and pharoahs that visited the pyramids and tombs.
My thoughts and ideas about the website and pictures is that I like the interaction with the images, freedom of exploration on the website, selecting different types of music, on certain objects you are able to do reseach and read articles on those subjects, zoom in and zoom out, and the circular 360 degrees rotation.
The location i looked at was the Maldives Ocean. I looked at the angles of the sting rays, of the sea, coral, and divers. It was beautiful! It took me to a tropical place. It reminded me of the Bahamas. My thoughts about the website are how this is a website where people can explore new places without even going there!! This is a very good website. I will recommend it and use it all the time.
The location is Giza, Egypt, I am talking about Giza's pyramids. One thing I observed was that there were lots of people and a large building that looked like a maze and a pyramid on the outside just looks like 4 giant staircases put together. It made me think of bleachers and sports games. The giant pits remind me of sinkholes. I think that the pictures are pretty amazing that they were able to get.
I looked at the Toronto, Canada panorama. Since I have been to Toronto, I saw many familiar sights, such as the CN Tower, the Rogers Centre, and the Air Canada Centre. This website is so cool! I am looking forward to using this website again. I want to see all the panoramas.
i looked at new york manhattan night. i noticed that there were a lot of cars on the ground. the high angle also helped me realize how much light pollution there is in NY. the arcatecture is pretty amazing if you stop to look at it. some how the picture made me think of when my family goes and makes light shows in the dark with flash lights. the website was pretty well organized. i thought they should have made a list of links to the veiws with out the pictures.over all, it was a pretty cool site .
I looked at Victoria Falls,Zambia-Zimbabwe.
I observed how big the falls are and how there is a rainbow and how the falls make such a big splash and how much land surrounds it.
The images made me think of world peace like everything is good in the world.
I think the website is inspirational and great we should use it again.
I observed the mysterious Nazca Lines in Peru, South America.They reminded me of animals and plants.But one really mesmerized me-the human.It looked like both an ape and an astronaut.I think the website gives men, women, boys and girls a chance to look at places they would like to see or go to.
The name of my panorama that I looked at is Las Vegas. I saw a place called Planet Hollywood, a big building that looks like an X, a fake Eiffel tower, and a water sprout shaped like a moon. The image made me think of a big party with lights everywhere. I think that the website is really cool because you can see all kinds of awesome places in the world.
I looked at the Remembering 9/11 panorama.
I noticed that there was a lot of construction going on right next to the memorial. I think it's weird that there was loud construction right next to a special place.
The image made me think of when I went to the 9/11 memorial with my class.
I really liked the site. It was well organized and I think it's cool that I got to see all these pictures from different countries.
I looked at the Sydney Opera House. The shape of the opera house made me think of overlapping leaves. This website is cool because you are able to look at places in 3D . I observed that the opera house is right on the water and that gives it a very nice view.
I looked at Greenland. I noticed that even though Greenland is really cold, there is lots of rocks and water. I also noticed that sky was very clear and the sun was shining and ice floes were melting. The ice floes made me think about the Canadian money we learned about in school. I thought the website was very professional looking. Things were well organized and I think that the idea of the site is a very good idea.
I observed the virtual tour of Toronto Canada. I mainly observed the city of Toronto, mostly the images of the color in the buildings. The water made me think of Maine and the color of the sea. I thought that the entire presentation and the website was briliantly thought out and executed to perfection. I thought that the pictures and website were perfect!
I looked at Miami Florida,USA. The scene of MF made me think of Dominican Republic because of the clear blue beautiful water/ocean and from the hotels and the huge golf course. This website is fun because you can see different places from high.
Joshua Williams
The panorama I looked at was the Virtual tour over Victoria Falls in Zambia Zimbabwe.
Some things I observed were the trees and grass and a river leading to a large waterfall. I also saw a bridge, with a helicopter flying above it. Half the water seems black, and the other half seems blue. Also, I saw a large canyon crossing through most of the land. Along with little green islands everywhere.
The images made me think of when I went to Bermuda and saw very little of the area. The images remind me of Bermuda and how nice it would be to see more.
The website was very nice to watch, and even better to look at the Victoria Falls. My ideas about the Victoria Falls, it would be a nice place to visit. All of the people there are friendly and live happy healthy lives.
The location that I looked at was Hong Kong- the City Where Dreams Come True. I noticed that one of the buildings really stuck out because it was a lot taller than all of the other buildings. I also noticed the harbor between the bodies of land. Another thing I noticed was all the mountains behind the city. The last thing I noticed was all the boats in the water. The images make me think of my mom because she is from Hong Kong. It also made me think of Japan. I really like AirPano.com because they have images that you couldn't get unless you were in a helicopter or an airplane.
The name of the place is Victora Falls in Zambia.
I saw hills and a little town.
I thought of Niagara falls.I think that it is a cool website because you can see lots of stuff that you cant see on the ground.
I looked at the city of Amsterdam. There were streets with lots of houses as well as areas with just grass. WE even saw some sheep eating grass. None of the buildings were very tall. There were no skyscrapers like in New York City. When I clicked on the helicopter icons I could see other parts of Amsterdam. Some parts looked like islands surrounded by water and grass. I noticed that the colors were green and brown and red mostly. I think I would like to live in Amsterdam one day. My family may move there in a couple of years but I am not sure. It would be amazing to live there and now I know what it looks like from above.
I thought the views of Zambezi Falls were amazing! My favorite view was of the water mist clouds. It gave me the idea that maybe I could try to videotape the Appalachian Mountains once I fly to Tennessee again, using my ipod touch! Or maybe I could videotape New York, on my way back from Tennessee! I can't wait to watch all the other airpano views later!
I looked at the pyramids of Cairo, Egypt. It was beautiful. Isn't amazing that some of the biggest pyramids are for just one person? Whoa. Pyramids are/can be mind blowing. They remind me of pictures I like to draw of the "Sacred Pyramid of the Moon". I really wish that the city there wasn't so noticeable - or even there at all. Rating:****
-Cassie
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i looked at capetown south africa it made me think of my brothers hot wheels car set.i think the website is way too neat.
I saw a panoramic view of Sydney, Australia. I saw that most of it was surrounded by water. I also observed that it looks very modern like in New York. If you look real closely you might be able to see the Sydney opera house. It makes me feel like I am home because from that view it looks like it could be New York. The picture was very interesting. I was pretty amazed to see someone or something get a picture of Sydney, Australia. It was a pretty neat picture of such a big city. I think that Sydney would be great place to go. Sydney has a lot of great things to do like go to the Sydney opera house. Maybe try new foods or go dancing.
I looked at Victoria Falls in zimbabwe. It reminded me of the time I went to Niagara Falls in Canada. I saw a big crack in the ground that looked like a snake. I think the pictures were great. I think this website is great because it gives people a chance to look at places they want to go.
The name of my panorama that i looked at was Toronto, Canada. I saw a place called CN tower. I saw a lot of water surrounding the city there were a lot of tall building. The image made me think about the time me and my family went to Canada. I really liked the site there was a lot of places that i didn't see before.
I looked at Kiev/ St. Andrews church.I noticed that there was green all over the place, is it their lucky color? The image made me somehow think of Ireland because they both have a lot of green in them. I thought the pictures they took from around the world were amazing. The pictures inspired me to want to go to every one of these places. I wished I could be at every single one of those places. I would enjoy it and love it more than anything else in the world!
The panorama I viewed was of Waikiki, Hawaii.I noticed that the water is clearer than it is here.I also noticed some coral reef under the water.There were lots of buildings and mountains, too.The panorama reminds me of my trip to Waikiki.I think the website and it's pictures are a great way to learn about different places from all angles.
The panoramic i saw was called Hawaii,oahu island virtual tour. The images made me think about my family summer vacation to hawaii.In the panoramic I saw the koko crater,a small city and a big beautiful beach. I have no thoughts or ideas about the website and picture.
I looked at the virtual tour of Dubai City, UAE. I observed the Dubai coast line.The images of the water made me think of a mirror because it is so clear. When I looked at the buildings they looked cool like a fantasy world. I also looked at the Palm Jumeira. I thought it looked like a big palm tree. I thought the website was cool because I could see things at every angle.
I looked at the Victoria Falls. They are located in Zambia, Zimbabwe.
I observed the rocks around the waterfall,the rainbows, and the water as it went down the waterfall. I also observed the islands on the flat part of the falls, before the actual fall.
The images that it made me think of are this cool painting in the brooklyn museum. It was a painting of a waterfall in the sunset.
I really like this website, because it gives a great way of learning out. people who can't read will be able to engoy and learn from this. I hope to use this websire again.
Ahmad R.
The location i looked at was Victoria fall,Zimababw.And it looked like the water fall in niagra falls.And also made me think of niagra falls
I looked at Red Square, Moscow. It was amazing. There was a huge golden topped building, or temple. This is inside a big wall with a bunch of other buildings. They are all beautifully designed. It also looks like a park, with trees lacing around the buildings. This whole image made me think of castles because of the fancy architecture. I think that this website is a very cool and puts you in a knew perspective of what you are looking at.
Maya L.
I saw the Eastern Alps, Switzerland. It was so beautiful! There were so many trees and so much snow and even the occasional car tracks. It gave me the picture of the most perfect snow landscape and a small cottage at the foot of the Alps. I wish I could live in Switzerland! I think this website is very informing and inspiring because you learn about all the panoramas and they are inspiring because they just fill your head with ideas!
The panorama I viewed was of Toronto, Canada.
I enjoy the view cause, the first thing I saw, was a baseball field is called Rogers Centre were the Toronto Blue Jays play. Looking on the right I saw a place called CN tower which is the tallest tower. This tower allows you to city the entire city of Toronto.
When I changed the view to the north I can see the Toronto Islands. Toronto Island also has a park when you visit the Islands. When you go to the island you can see Lake Ontario and it seems never ending.
Canada is a nice place to visit you will never be bored on the things you can do.
The location I looked up is called Vicotoria Falls ,Zambie-Zimabue.In that video I saw all types of things, for example a waterfall, trees and small houses. The images made me think of the jungle because there was a lot of trees. Looking at the pictures and website made me think, why do people build houses so close to a waterfall. It is kind of scary because it could be very dangerous drop.
the panorama I am looking at is New York City.it was an amazing view.I observed that they showed bridges,the boats,and the tall buildings.The images made me think of my home and where i lived.I think this picture was a good picture of New York City.It was very detailed.I think the website could help you answer these questions
I thought of Miami,florida because it had alot of buildings and water just like miami it was sunny a little bit like Miami.
The name of the place I looked at was The Waterfalls of Iceland. One of the things I noticed was that the water coming down from the waterfall almost looks like the water had frozen while it was falling down. Another thing I noticed was at the bottom of the waterfall there were rocks that looked like they had been shattered and spread all over the place. The last thing I notice was the guy standing at the top of the waterfall. I wonder what he was doing up there?...
The panorama of The Waterfalls of Iceland made me think of Spring time. While the music made me feel calm, the falling water made me quite the opposite.
I really like this website, I think it's interesting. I like the way they show lots of different angles of just one subject. Now that I have been introduced to this website I may be using it some more.
I looked at Victoria Falls, Hong Kong. I picked it randomly from one of the dots on the map. I thought it looked like San Juan, PR and New York City combined. I would like to visit the city after seeing it on the computer.
I thought the website was very cool and will use it again soon.
The panorama I looked at was Toronto, Canada. I thought that the CN tower is interesting because if you go there you see the whole city of Toronto. Another thing that I saw was the big body of water. Looking at the water makes me want to go sailing. I think the website is very educational because I learned about a city I didn't know a lot about.
I looked at the watefalls of iceland.It looked really cool.It reminded me of a small waterfall in prospect park.That waterfall was huge.That waterfall looked like it was right on the divide between a forest and a prarie.
I looked at the Neuschwanstein castle (Germany), in fog. I thought that it was really cool, taking a tour of a place I didn't actually see in real life. I observed how the castle was shaped, and how vivid the pixls were. the image made me think of Germany, and my cousins that live there. this website is awesome. It really gives me the feeling of actually being there. I will definitely visit the website again.
-AllisonM
I like nagra falls because they light it up in differnt colors and it looks like a sinkhole but filled with water.
The place that I saw was the ocean and i saw small islands.
Mckenzie D.
The name of the location I looked at was Top View of a hotel room at night.Some things I loved at were the buildings lighting up in the night and glowing! plus, you saw a top view of it so that was cool! The view made me imagine that I lived there and was looking down, it was so real. I love this website and never knew about it and I want to seen some others!
Thais C. said...
The panorama I looked at was the Maldives Ocean,it was awesome!!!!!!
I loved seeing the cool sting rays,the divers,the coral reafs,and the beautiful deep blue of the ocean.
I think this website is really good cause you can see lots of cool places,and you don't have to travel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think from the angle the photo was taken from is a very nice feiw of the world, because from that angle the worl looks so peasful and relaxing, bot from up close it's not so peaseful and relaxing.
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