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Topography to Typography

043009 topography-typography1.jpgNow this is what I would call the unplggd equivalent to the modern classics alphabet poster and Ohdeedoh's nursery friendly embroidered alphabet and DIY alphabet poster. 6 months and a lot of patience have resulted in Aussie Rhett Ashwood being able to put together the entire alphabet by searching Google Maps for land formations and buildings resembling letters. Click through to see the rest of the alphabet....

 
 

043009 topography-typography2.jpgAnd this is all from just within the state of Victoria Australia! Sweet. I think this would make for one fine poster.

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rad!

posted by kdkaboom on April 30th 2009 at 9:38am
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A similar concept is used at this site that allows you to write any message you want and it'll translate it into satellite images of landmarks that resemble letters. It makes a great electronic birthday card: http://www.geogreeting.com/

posted by srich on April 30th 2009 at 3:56pm
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