Using Google streetview to scout shooting locations

9 years 1 week ago #434806 by Tristan R
Any of you using Google streetview to scout new shooting locations?  I have been using it lately and it's not only fun, but saves time in the field driving around.  If you really want to burn some time you can save on travel cost and 'drive' through city streets in other countries.  

Fun tip, hope it helps you too


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9 years 1 week ago #434812 by Superman
I've been using Google maps for years.  As added bonus you can play PacMan on Google maps right now too :beerbang:

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9 years 1 week ago #434849 by Frost Photography
Walk the streets of Paris from your squeaky office chair?  Did it last week!  :rofl:

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9 years 1 week ago #434863 by effron
I too have been using google maps for quite a long time. Scouting hikes, shooting sites and together with  photoephemeris.com/  , makes planning pretty easy.....;)

Why so serious?
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9 years 1 week ago #434897 by Kenta
I use this all the time too!  


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9 years 1 week ago #434949 by Luca
Completely!  It's the quickest way to travel from the streets of Moscow, to NYC, to Paris.  Or any other city you can think of.  I do use it for local stuff though, but its more fun to 'walk' around other cities I have always wanted to go too.  


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9 years 1 week ago #435006 by JD Imagery
Frequently each week


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9 years 1 week ago #435041 by Baydream
:agree:
Remember that sometimes the maps and street view can be quite out of date but generally pretty accurate. One of my friends may be the only person seen on street view holding a porcupine. The rehabbed little guy has been released now.

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9 years 1 week ago #435095 by No Show
Yes a number of times, very handy resource.

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