What is a Gigapixel 360 photo? It is a 360 degree photo made up of over 1 billion pixels (that is 1 000 000 000 pixels! ). A standard SLR camera take 10 megapixels or 20 megapixels (20 million pixels), but by taking a lot of photos and stitching them together in a mosaic, it [...]
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January 16th, 2012
Southbroom Beach Model Photo Shoot 360
We joined professional wedding and model photographer Morne Olivier and his wife Nicola on a beach model shoot. The idea was to create a 360 degree view of what a typical beach photo shoot would look like, while Morne creates some great images.
Southbroom Beach Model Photo Shoot by 360 South Africa
Photography on the beach has [...]
December 3rd, 2010
Virtual Tour of Goedemoed Country Inn
The “pearl of Paarl”, Goedemoed Country Inn offers stunning views of the Cape Winelands, with its vineyards and mountains.
Posted in 360 degree photo, virtual tour 
Tags: hotel, Hotel Virtual Tour, virtual tour 
No Comments »June 13th, 2010
Moses Mabhida Stadium 360 degree Virtual Tour
The newly built Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban will seat 70 000 soccer fans during the 2010 Soccer World Cup. Its most unique and outstanding feature is the Arch of Triumph. The peak of the Arch stands 106 meters above the soccer pitch below, and is built in the shape of the letter Y, inspired [...]
Posted in 360 degree photo, John Gore, stadium, virtual tour Tags: 2010 stadium, 360 degree photo, kwazulu natal, virtual tour 2 Comments »May 13th, 2010
Tourism Indaba 2010 – Take a 360 tour
Last weekend the annual Tourism Indaba, Africa’s top travel show, was again hosted at the ICC in Durban, from 8 to 11 May 2010, attracting the who’s who of the global travel industry, as well as local product owners. Products from all over Africa were showcased.
We spent all 4 days at the Tourism Indaba, meeting [...]
Posted in 360 degree photo, John Gore, South Africa Travel, stadium, virtual tour Tags: 2010 stadium, kwazulu natal, stadium, tourism, virtual tour 4 Comments »April 22nd, 2010
Penguins on Boulders Beach in Cape Town
We recently visited these little penguins on Boulders Beach in Cape Town. These are the vulnerable African Penguin, a type of Jackass Penguin. The Jackass Penguin gets its name from the sound it makes, which is similar to a donkey. So funny to hear such a tiny animal that sounds like a donkey! Enjoy the [...]
Posted in 360 degree photo, John Gore, South Africa Travel Tags: 360 degree photo, national park, western cape 4 Comments »April 3rd, 2010
360 Degree View from Roof of Protea Hotel North Wharf
We recently did a 360 degree Virtual Tour shoot for Protea Hotel North Wharf in Cape Town, and used the opportunity to do some 360 photos on the roof of the Hotel. Enjoy.
Roof of Protea Hotel North Wharf – 360 degree Virtual Tour Photography by John Gore
More roof top 360 photos to come. [...]
March 26th, 2010
Lightning Captured in 360 degree photo!
This really is a first for me, and perhaps a first ever. Captured a Lightning Strike! in a 360 degree panoramic Virtual Tour!
Lightning in Knysna from Phantom View River Resort in South Africa
This was taken from the Phantom View River Estate in Knysna a few weeks ago.
If you know of any other 360 degree panoramic [...]
Posted in 360 degree photo, John Gore, South Africa Travel Tags: 360 degree photo, eastern cape 4 Comments »March 24th, 2010
View from above the Mossel Bay Lighthouse
View from above the Mossel Bay Lighthouse. Down below one can see the Point Village, Caravan Park and the War Memorial. The Mossel Bay Lighthouse is the only Lighthouse in South Africa that is still manned 24 hours a day.
Mossel Bay Lighthouse in South Africa – 360 degree Virtual Tour Photography by John Gore
Below the [...]
March 20th, 2010
Sunset at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town
The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, known as the V&A Waterfront, is one of the top attractions in Cape Town, and always a hive of activity. Did you know: The V&A Waterfront is South Africa’s most visited destination!
