Aaron Hobson Finds Beauty in Google Street View
Marie — November 23, 2011 — Pop Culture
References: aaronhobson & brandflakesforbreakfast
To many, Google Maps Street View photos provide accurate and helpful previews of the journey ahead, and nothing more -- but to New York-based artist Aaron Hobson, the automated roadside captures are a secret haven of beautiful art and scenery.
The 'Google Street View Edition' of Hobson's ongoing 'Cinemascapes' series uses photos of rural and countryside areas from around the globe, all found through Google Maps. While the photo credits do belong to the Google van, which automatically snaps the shots for the world to see, the massive job of curating this project is all Aaron Hobson's, and for that I take my hat off to him. It's almost impossible to believe that many of the photos are taken from Google Street View, and not a series of photographs by one of the world's best.
For proof that sometimes, the most beautiful things lie in the most unexpected places, don't miss Aaron Hobson's Google Street View collection.
The 'Google Street View Edition' of Hobson's ongoing 'Cinemascapes' series uses photos of rural and countryside areas from around the globe, all found through Google Maps. While the photo credits do belong to the Google van, which automatically snaps the shots for the world to see, the massive job of curating this project is all Aaron Hobson's, and for that I take my hat off to him. It's almost impossible to believe that many of the photos are taken from Google Street View, and not a series of photographs by one of the world's best.
For proof that sometimes, the most beautiful things lie in the most unexpected places, don't miss Aaron Hobson's Google Street View collection.
Trend Themes
1. Rural Roadmapping - The use of automated technologies in rural road mapping, such as Google Street View, can lead to a more efficient and reliable collection of data for geographical research and infrastructure planning.
2. Artificial Intelligence Photography - The use of AI in photography can lead to new forms of art, as shown in Aaron Hobson's Google Street View Edition Cinemascapes series.
3. Alternative Data Sources - Google Street View and other alternative data sources provide new opportunities for research and innovation in fields such as geography and environmental studies.
Industry Implications
1. Geography - The use of automated technologies such as Google Street View can revolutionize the way geographical data is collected and analyzed, leading to new discoveries and insights.
2. Art - The use of AI and alternative data sources can lead to new artistic possibilities, as demonstrated by Aaron Hobson's Google Street View Edition Cinemascapes series.
3. Environmental Studies - The use of alternative data sources such as Google Street View can provide new avenues for environmental research and conservation efforts, allowing for a more comprehensive understanding of rural landscapes and ecosystems.
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