Update: I have added a second Photosynth to this SharePoint dashboard page (yes the synths and geocasts are all being delivered as web parts in a standard SharePoint dashboard page). This one provides a synth view of the grand entrance to the Biltmore House grounds and is where I started my original house Photosynth effort. It is a pretty cool view so be sure to check it out.
You can also visit the two Photosynths directly (with additional views and controls) here:
You can also see all of my Geocasts directly on my IncaX LiveMedia GPS page here:
My family and I recently went on vacation to Asheville, North Carolina, December 28th-30th. While there we toured the Biltmore Estate. Below you can get a glimpse of what we saw while at the estate by interacting with the Photosynth of the front of the building I created. I began my Photosynth at the top of alarge hill facing the house and made my way down to it. I would love to return this spring/summer and redo it it but this time with all the vegetation in bloom and also create a more extensive one that goes around the entire building as well as the gardens. It is an amazing landmark and really blew me away.
Additionally, I have included 2 geocasts I created while at the estate as I created my Photosynth. My daughter Mary and I had taken off on our own little side adventure to climb the hill, explore, and create the Photosynth. The Geocasts were done in Sepia to give them an old time look and feel both to reflect the fact that the house was built in the 1800's as well as an experiment for my upcoming Productivity Adventures.
While viewing the Photosynth and the Geocasts try some of the different controls. In the Geocasts you can view elevation and speed among other things. Both applications can be downloaded and used for free for personal use.