During one of my recent “travels” on Google Earth (yes, I do that often… somehow I can’t live without travelling all the time!) I’ve spent some time looking into panoramic content from 360 Cities. They have now collected an incredible amount of 360° panoramic photos, uploaded from talented amateur photographers from around the world, that let you explore the globe from your armchair with a stunning immersive experience. The picture below shows the panorama from Gornergrat hotel in Zermatt (Switzerland). If you want more, then try out The Louvre in Paris (France), Sheikh Lotfallah Mosque in Isfahn (Iran) or Ile Aux Canards Coral Reef in Noumea (New Caledonia). Bon (virtual) voyage!

Today I was browsing Vimeo’s 25 favorite videos of 2009 and found out about timescapes.org timelapse videos. The author uses a custom-made dolly to produce really amazing footage. Below the latest…

Today I’ve checked out finalists and winners for 2009 at the Photoblog Awards. The Photoblog of the Year is MUTE: clean, essential and straigthforward as the photos the author, Miles, skillfully composes, shots and retouches. I’ve also been extremely impressed by MaDocPhoto by Montreal’s photographer Mario Jean: his work features powerful and stunning images, equally convincing on a wide range of subjects and contexts (although I especially like his landscapes and fauna).