An illustrated map of my city

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An illustrated map of my city

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There's an Architectural Photography thread in here, I assume that means it's not just nature photos that are welcome? :P

I just discovered Google Maps is awesome. Old news, most likely, but I'm happy to learn that one can create a map with paths, markers, photographs, videos, well, really anything!

So what I wasted ;) my time on today was mapping out my more prodigious bike trips (I just took one yesterday, biking a grand total of 60 km to get to a joust in the 14th century ruins of Łęczyca castle)

And then, to do something even more interesting, I took my Łódź photoset, and whenever I could remember where I'd taken a photo, I put it on my photographic map of Łódź.

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You guys should totally do your own cities. Even if you don't want to show the maps to anyone, this is a really fun way of digital scrapbooking. :D And in a few years if you find yourselves wondering where you took a picture, you can just look at the map. :)
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Post by Voronwë the Faithful »

Wow, Ro, that is super cool!
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Isn't it just? I had so much fun. I'll definitely be adding more photos!
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:rage: I can see the labelled photo markers but I can't seem to access the photos - not by clicking the markers, nor the list on the sidebar and I can't figure out any other way.
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Impenitent wrote::rage: I can see the labelled photo markers but I can't seem to access the photos - not by clicking the markers, nor the list on the sidebar and I can't figure out any other way.
Pop-up blocker maybe? dunno


Ro nice pics. Great idea.
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NON-SUBLIMINAL MESSAGING: COME TO LODZ
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AWESOME!!

I will do mine!!!
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YES!!!! Share when you do, aye?

I added a few photos today, but there's a loooot of work to be done still.
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I'll give it a whirl too. I have lotsa pictures from very select areas of Bakersfield. This will give me an idea of where else I should be going :P
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Post by Inanna »

You can also do the same in Flickr, with your loaded pics and add geotags to them.
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Post by Rodia »

I know, but for some reason I find it easier on google maps. Plus I can do routes there, as well.
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If anybody figures out how Mac users can see the photos, please post here! I really want to see this, but though the map loads, the photos don't. And my popup blocker is definitely off.
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I'm on a mac myself, Prim. Firefox is my browser, but I just tried it in Safari and it works fine.

:( Don't know what to tell you.
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Argh! Thanks, Ro. My computer is not very old, but maybe it can't handle this?
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I have no idea. Have you got all your system updates?
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Yes, I stay on top of those. Don't worry about it. The kids' computer is newer; I'll try looking at it from there later today, or from my son's laptop, which is newer still.
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Well, you know, it's just a fun thing to do. I wish I could help.
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You made the map! :D

And I'll find a way to see it.
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When you do, can you advise me? My Macs (office and home and laptop) are not cooperating either. :rage:

But I will not give up! I WILL see the map, complete - and then I will show my mother in law and husband who was born in Lodz! :D
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Rodia wrote:I know, but for some reason I find it easier on google maps. Plus I can do routes there, as well.
Ah... okay. Routes sounds good. :)
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