Lake Powell

I was reading some old comments on the site and rediscovered this fabulous swirling water on Lake Powell. However this beautiful sight isn't quite as innocent as it first seems. On closer inspection you can identify the boat that's causing…

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Saturday, 13th May 2006

Someone on a Horse

Following on from our elephant and giraffe shadows, here's the rather excellent shadow of someone riding a horse! Thanks to Barði.

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Friday, 12th May 2006

The Simian Messiah

The simian messiah has been found! Twice! All hail our mighty primate overlords. Thanks to Sebastian 'BuzzDee' and Cecco.

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Wednesday, 10th May 2006

E³ at the Los Angeles Convention Center

If you've ever picked up a joystick, then you're probably aware that this is the week of the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo (E³), which takes place at the Los Angeles Convention Center each year. Here you can see the building's…

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Tuesday, 9th May 2006

The People’s Friendship Arch

This is the People's Friendship Arch in Kiev - a huge titanium arch, 50 metres in diameter, which celebrates the union of Russia and Ukraine. Underneath the arch stand two statues which can be seen at the Kiev City Guide.…

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Friday, 5th May 2006

Mother Motherland (Rodina Mat), Kiev

This is Kiev's Mother Motherland statue (Rodina-mat), one of a series of statues erected by the old Soviet Union to commemorate their victory in what was known there as the Great Patriotic War - which many people might know better…

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Thursday, 4th May 2006

Welcome to Google Sightseeing!

Google Sightseeing takes you on a tour of the world as seen from satellite or street views using Google Maps. Our team of authors present weird and wonderful sights as suggested by readers.

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