Imagery can be a source for data acquisition as well as an illustration to abstract data representations. Imagery can be made from the air (from drones to satellites) or from a terrestrial point of view. The knowledge field describing the data acquisition process based on photos is called Remote Sensing. Using photos from any source to illustrate stories about geographical subjects contributes is the visual aspect of telling a story. Together with maps and other narrative components, the combination embodies a storytelling medium. Aspects: photos for data collection; photo as part of geo data ensemble; photo as representation of place; photo as support of representation, illustration of specific time and place
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