In case you're looking for a photography tool that's easier on the wallet than a full-frame camera or D-FA* 70-200/2.8...
Google Earth Pro, the version of Google Earth that used to cost $399/year, is now free. I've used the regular free Google Earth frequently to plan landscape shots, but the Pro version adds several additional features. Notably for photographers, it can simulate sunlight falling on the terrain at any time of day (there's a button with a sunset icon in the toolbar). This is probably most useful if you've lowered yourself near ground level. To get it, go here: http://www.google.com/intl/en/earth/download/gep/agree.html And after you install and run it, sign in using your email address and the License Key: GEPFREE Summary of Google Earth Pro vs. "free" (i.e. non-Pro): https://support.google.com/earth/answer/189188?hl=en -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
