Google’s 3D Cityscape is launching in Denver this week on iOS, allowing iPhone and iPad users to virtually fly through the metro area with a swipe of the finger.
Google’s 3D city landscaping and images are already available in about a dozen cities. Tech writer Andy Vuong learned the company will announce Thursday that the features are rolling out in Denver and Seattle. The online search giant hopes cover 300 million people by the end of the year.
Today’s Google Doodle honors archaeologist Howard Carter, known for discovering King Tut’s Tomb. Here are some photos of Carter, whose 138th birthday is today, May 9, and some of the artifacts he discovered.
(Source: The Denver Post)
Capybaras are trending on Google right now, most likely because of this LA Times article detailing a capybara sighting at a wastewater treatment plant.
Capybaras, the largest rodents in the world, thrive in central and South America.
The Denver Post had its own capybaras story last week, as the Denver Zoo welcomed brother and sister capybaras named Rodrigo and Gabriella now living in the Tropical Discovery exhibit.
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Did you see today’s Google Doodle?
On Les Paul’s birthday, Google is honoring the rock and roll innovator with a Les Paul inspired Google Doodle.
Pictured Above— Les Paul serenades his wife and singing partner Mary Ford in September 1952. In 1939, Paul — unhappy with his acoustic guitar — created a new, rudimentary electric design, which would pave the way for the rowdy rock & roll we know today. He sold his design to Gibson in the early ’50s; everyone from Slash to the Edge to B.B. King has played the beloved “Les Paul” model.
Silo and Barn at Sunset.
Alaska 2012 Images are trickling out!
Head over to www.fishphotog.com and click on Keywords then Alaska or Bristol bay...
golden hour in steamboat, colorado
Sunrise over Manitou Springs after several days of below-freezing temperatures.
Garden of the Gods
Pikes Peak, once again.
Echo Lake, Colorado
