This gadget, while sometimes showing the wonders of this earth, usually shows items like a power plant with the text telling how evil we are. We meaning USA usually and Western Civilization generally. Forgetting that China [#1 energy user] and India [up and coming] and Russia [don't even get me started on the nearly continent size environmental clean-up site] contribute more than their fair share of the damage. This is a political gadget and I grow tired of it. "Amazing Photos of Places to See Before You Die" is better.
Thank you Yann and thank you Google, today of all days I needed a new view. While I have your attention and we are talking about saving the planet, please Google the Xpoondiggy, XP protest/press rally today on the Xpoondiggy Reservation.
The idea is great and most of the time the photos are great. But... sometimes the photo doesn't load, or they make no sense. A photo of the entrance to Petra entitled "The Grand Siq" makes no sense and it appears for several days.
Earth From Above is one of my favorites. Great that I can have it on my computer all the time now! Also, if you want to have a bit of a laugh while learning a little more about how to help save the planet, check out the 40+ fun videos at YERT.com (Your Environmental Road Trip).
Thank you Yann and thank you Google, today of all days I needed a new view. While I have your attention and we are talking about saving the planet, please Google the Yankton, SD protest/press rally today on the Sioux Reservation.
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Great pics but Anonymous - Apr 3, 2009 - Report this comment
I deleted this from my desktop because I got so sick of the ultra-green, largely baseless propaganda that goes with each and every photo.
Earth from Above
- Anonymous - Nov 19, 2008 - Report this comment
This gadget, while sometimes showing the wonders of this earth, usually shows items like a power plant with the text telling how evil we are. We meaning USA usually and Western Civilization generally. Forgetting that China [#1 energy user] and India [up and coming] and Russia [don't even get me started on the nearly continent size environmental clean-up site] contribute more than their fair share of the damage. This is a political gadget and I grow tired of it. "Amazing Photos of Places to See Before You Die" is better.
I love this widget! the pictures are very very beautiful. If only a link was provided to view the larger wallpaper version...
large view? M Otero - Sep 26, 2008 - Report this comment
i love these pictures, is there a link or setting available to make them larger?
Art Lives~
- Anonymous - Sep 23, 2008 - Report this comment
Thank you Yann and thank you Google, today of all days I needed a new view. While I have your attention and we are talking about saving the planet, please Google the Xpoondiggy, XP protest/press rally today on the Xpoondiggy Reservation.
whoa!
- Jade Stair - Aug 31, 2008 - Report this comment
This is a neat gadget! try it now!
Earth from Above Anonymous - Aug 31, 2008 - Report this comment
The idea is great and most of the time the photos are great. But... sometimes the photo doesn't load, or they make no sense. A photo of the entrance to Petra entitled "The Grand Siq" makes no sense and it appears for several days.
Great gadget
- Anonymous - May 15, 2008 - Report this comment
My only suggestion would be a link to wikipedia on each of the natural or man-made wonders we see each day.