People often make comments about Google Earth hurting the market for aerial photography. I see just the opposite. Google Earth, Google Maps, Bing and the likes have helped bring aerial photography to mainstream recognition as a valuable tool for business. Clients often complain about the low-resolution and dated nature of Google images. We can update specific areas of interest but still deliver the product in a Google Earth format that clients are familiar with and enjoy using.
For an example, if you have Google Earth installed, load the following file:
Magna Carta
Turn the layer on and off in Temporary Places or drag the transparency slider to see the update.
