Wednesday, November 1, 2017

These are the incredible results of Google's 'Sheep View,' which used sheep to map a set of beautiful European islands

...and if you move around the screen, you can find the sheep who's taking the photo. The equipment is strapped to the sheep's back and powered with solar panels.

...and if you move around the screen, you can find the sheep who's taking the photo. The equipment is strapped to the sheep's back and powered with solar panels.

You can take your own tour of the Faroe Islands on Google Street View.

And let's not forget about the sheep. They pop up in landscapes from time to time...

And let's not forget about the sheep. They pop up in landscapes from time to time...

This gorgeous statue sits on the rocky shore of the island of Mikladalur. According to legend, she's a selkie — or seal-woman — who comes to shore once a year, strips of her seal skin, and dances the night away.

This gorgeous statue sits on the rocky shore of the island of Mikladalur. According to legend, she's a selkie — or seal-woman — who comes to shore once a year, strips of her seal skin, and dances the night away.

...and quaint, colorful harbors.

...and quaint, colorful harbors.

About 49,000 people live on the Faroe Islands. They've built homes along the coast...

About 49,000 people live on the Faroe Islands. They've built homes along the coast...

There are beautiful natural waterfalls, too.

There are beautiful natural waterfalls, too.

...and snow-covered mountains.

...and snow-covered mountains.

...blue seas...

...blue seas...

...deep valleys...

...deep valleys...

The Faroe Islands are volcanic, so they're made up of plenty of rocky cliffs...

The Faroe Islands are volcanic, so they're made up of plenty of rocky cliffs...

The Faroe Islands is a group of 18 islands that sits squarely between Iceland, Scandinavia, and the UK. The islands are part of the Kingdom of Denmark and are popular with bird watchers.

The Faroe Islands is a group of 18 islands that sits squarely between Iceland, Scandinavia, and the UK. The islands are part of the Kingdom of Denmark and are popular with bird watchers.

Source: Business Insider India