Help with Satellite Images?

[Tony Two-Cent]

I want to create some side-by-side comparison photos of 1930s aerial photos next to current satellite images of potential hunting sites. I know how to find and save the 1930s aerial photos to my computer and edit them as needed.

My question is, how do I save the current satellite images to my computer and edit them? When I go to Google maps and view the satellite images I can't find any way to save the images to my computer so I can open them in my image editing software.

Any hep would be appreciated! thumbsup01

 

[randy]

If you are looking to directly compare 30s imagery with modern imagery, use image overlay in Google Earth. I do this all the time -- here's how --

http://www.americandetectorist.com/earthgoogtutor.shtml

If your question is simply -- how do I save modern imagery that I am viewing on my screen, but the software doesn't allow me to save -- in that case (assuming you are using windows, don't know about mac), just hit shft+print screen at the same time. Then load up your image editing software and hit ctrl+V. The satellite imagery should then be in photoshop or whatever you are using, and then you can crop, edit, and save as you wish.

Not exactly sure I understand your question , but HTH. Just shout if you have further questions, I do this stuff all the time.

 

[Tony Two-Cent]

That does help indeed, Randy. I have seen modern satellite images that others have edited and I was just wondering how they saved the images from Google. I guess they just used the print screen command and I should have thought of that. 8/

Thanks! thumbsup01

 

[CyberSage]

When you get the view you want to save as a picture on Google Earth, hit the following keys...

1. SHIFT + PRTSC (this copies the entire screen into the copy buffer)

2. Open your favorite photo editor, (Photoshop, Photo Paint, Paint, etc.)

3. Create a new file

4. Use the Paste option to return the image from the copy buffer.

5. Crop, Edit, and Save your finished image.

 

[Tony Two-Cent]

I think I'm getting the hang of it.

 

[milco]

In Google Earth go to File, select Save Image As, or CTRL+ALT+S to save the current image as a jpeg file. I use FastStone Image Viewer to edit and create my photo's. It is free and easy to use.

 

[Full Metal Digger]

Tony, what is that tall white object at the bottom of the modern picture? Look how long the shadow is compared to the length of the shadows of the tallest (50 ft?) trees. Is it a water tower of some sort?

 

[Tony Two-Cent]

Thanks, everyone! Your suggestions have been very helpful!

Tony, what is that tall white object at the bottom of the modern picture? Look how long the shadow is compared to the length of the shadows of the tallest (50 ft?) trees. Is it a water tower of some sort?

Yes, it's a small town water tower that's just a tall straight cylinder.

 

[two_bit_digger]

use this free screen capturing program called HetiSoft heShot. It takes a picture of whetever is on the screen. The old aerial pics can be saved like any other pics, and then transfered to Google Earth.

http://download.cnet.com/HetiSoft-heShot/3000-2192_4-10907217.html

 

[Lowjiber]

Members above have pretty much answered the capture/edit/compare question. I thought I'd throw what I use into the mix.

I use Historic Aerials site a lot: www.historicaerials.com The ability to go back in time really helps researching sites. Using screen capture techniques on the Mac (Shift-Command-4 is awesome) and then any decent photo application allows me to overlay current satellite pics over photos taken years ago.

One little trick is to zoom Google Earth to the same altitude that was used on a particular Historic Aerial photo before capturing it. This almost completely removes the requirement for running the screen shot through a photo editor.

(My $0.02)