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Shaded Relief Maps
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Interactive earth animation with dynamic lighting.
You can see the sun, the moon and the moon's shadow on the earth. Drag with the mouse to rotate the earth! Press any key to reset. This animation (swf) can be bought from ActiveDen |
These illustrations are meant for use on websites and in print products such as advertisements, brochures, magazine articles, sales reports, branch location maps and all other kinds of geographically related diagrams.
I intentionally left out any labels and annotations, because graphic designers usually want to display their own descriptions, labels or thematic graphics.
How to Purchase
For the sale of my illustrations I have partnered with a number of stock photo agencies.
These agencies employs rigorous quality checks to all pictures, ensuring that buyers receive only technically perfect images. (In addition to my map illustrations you can also choose from millions of other images - photos and illustrations - for your professional image needs.)
Maps for all countries of the world and all individual states of the USA are available. Please use the navigation bar on the left to locate a particular map or browse through my portfolio on one of my partner agencies above.
If you don't find what you are looking for you can send an email to sales@aridocean.com.
Free Downloads
Small size versions of some of the maps can be used without charge for private, scientific and charitable purposes. Check the individual map pages to see which ones are available for free.
Custom Work
I am also available for custom illustrations. Please send an email to sales@aridocean.com.
Usefulness and Beauty
I have always been a map enthusiast, and I strive to make my maps not only useful, but beautiful. I want to make them little pieces of art.
Below you see some of my illustration styles.
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Hypsometric Tints, Grey Exterior
These maps are colored according to relative terrain height.
The surrounding area of the state is greyed out. Major urban areas are shown in red. The ocean is tinted according to the sea depth. Through their bright colors these maps provide nice eye-catchers. |
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Natural Vegetation, Light Grey Exterior
These maps are colored according to natural vegetation.
The surrounding area of the state is greyed out. Major urban areas are shown in red. The ocean is tinted according to the sea depth. |
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Natural Vegetation, Dark Exterior
Colored according to natural vegetation.
The surrounding area of the state is shown in dark, desaturated tones. Major urban areas are displayed in red, country and state borders in white. |
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Hypsometric Tints, Faded Exterior
Colored according to terrain height.
The surrounding area of the state is shown in very light, faded tones. Major urban areas are displayed in orange, with country and state borders. Maps of US states include Interstate Highways. |
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Hypsometric Tints in Colors of German Flag, Very Dark Exterior
Colored according to terrain height, but with colors of the german flag.
The surrounding area of the state is shown in very dark tones. Major urban areas and country borders are displayed in yellow. |
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3D Perspective View
Colored according to natural vegetation, with the state border shown in red.
(This illustration of Tibet appeared in the german TV magazine 'Gong' in an article about travelling in Tibet) |
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Space View
Seen from an orbit around the earth.
Colored according to natural vegetation, with dark blue oceans.
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Grey-shaded Relief
A somewhat unusual style, with terrain height and ocen relief shown in grey tones.
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Schematic map
Country in green, surrounding states in yellow, with state borders.
These maps are available in raster (jpg) and editable vector (ai,eps) forms. |
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Schematic map
Country in dark blue, surrounding states in light blue, with state borders.
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Physical Vector Map
Editable vector map, colored according to elevation.
All features on separate layers. |
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Physical Vector Map, US States
Editable vector map, colored according to elevation.
All features on separate layers. |
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US States County Map
Editable vector map, showing counties and county capitals.
All features on separate layers. |
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US States Road Map
Editable vector map, showing interstate highways and major roads.
All features on separate layers. |
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USA Road Map
Editable vector map, showing state boundaries and interstate highways.
All features on separate layers. |
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Thematic Map, US Presidential Elections 2008
Editable vector map, showing state boundaries and election results.
All features on separate layers. |
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Maps for Powerpoint
These maps can be used directly in Powerpoint presentations.
Germany, Austria (Description in german) |