Because of the nature of my job, I spend a lot of time online. As a result, I come across some pretty cool websites, and I’d like to share these treasured finds with you.
In this new blog series, Favorite Websites, I’ll post my favorite sites with you, and will give you tips on how you can use these websites. I hope you enjoy!
Favorite Website: BigPixel
Want a close up (VERY close up) view of some amazing places? Check out BigPixel and be prepared to be blown away!
This website includes photos that were taken with billions of pixels – so many, you can actually zoom in and see people’s faces. The digital photos are truly amazing!
The photos are extreme high resolution – the photo from Shanghai is 195 billion pixels! It was taken from the top of the Oriental Pearl Tower and is 360-degree panorama. Wow! Over 2,000 photos were taken using a regular camera, and then they were stitched together to make the 360-degree panorama. This 195 billion pixel photo is one of the largest photographs in the world.
BigPixel.cn – http://www.bigpixel.cn
To Use This Website:
Once the website loads, you’ll be able to view photos from around the world and super-zoom in to see all the details.
- Go to BixPixel.cn – http://www.bigpixel.cn
The website will look similar to the image below.
- Scroll through the website to find a photo you’re interested viewing – I highly recommend the Shanghai Lujiazui
A new window appears, showing the photo.
- Use your mouse to drag the photo to a view you’re interested in, then use the mouse wheel to zoom in – and in… and in… and in….
You can also use the – and + signs at the bottom of the window to zoom in and out.
- When you’re done viewing this amazing photo, click the BACK arrow in your browser to return to the main page of the website, then choose another photo to view
Make sure to check out the Phi Phi Islands in Phuket Island and The Longmen Grottoes – wow!
Additional Note:
- For even more amazing photographs, make sure to visit BillionPixel on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/BillionPixelStudio/
Did you spot a favorite photo to zoom in on? Share in a comment below!
