Jun-2013
Google Street View captures Galapagos Islands
A photographer from Google Street View was able to capture the most inaccessible places of the Galapagos Island in Ecuador with different camera’s. Street View, part of Google Maps, mapped the nature of the islands to protect their unique surroundings.
The photographer hit the road with a so called ‘Trigger’. This is a backpack with fifteen camera’s and a SVII camera to be able to take pictures underwater. Google works with the Charles Darwin Foundation ad the Galapagos National Parks Directorate for the conservation of Nature.
Unique Ecosystem
The Galapagos in the Pacific have a unique flora and fauna that occurs nowhere else in the world. The island have never been attached to the mainland. They were pushed up like volcanoes from the seabed millions of years ago. Charles Darwin based his evolution theory on the isolation of the islands where a unique ecosystem was created.
In 10 days different locations have been captured with 360 degrees images by Google Street View. With these images the company wants to show how the vulnerable surroundings change and show people something tangible what contributes to the protection of these special islands.
About Renate Rigters
Ever since I left my home country I felt at home at any other place I went to. I enjoy getting to know more cultures by talking to strangers and hearing their philosophy about life. Speaking with gestures when you can not find a shared language, finding places only the locals go to and learn about their customs and values. Hanging out with local people makes me happy. The experience of every new place is a step out of your comfort zone where I like to wander around until it feels like a second home.
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