Thoughts - Why Everyone Should Construct Their Own World Shoreline Vector Map - The Reasons
I was so excited about posting the previous post that I forgot to tell you "why" you should make your own WSVM.
First - Just for the thrill of doing it. Taking software and vector files, smashing them together and getting what you set out to obtain is real cool! It is a challenge that can be met. Do I expect any of you to make the WSVM just because it is cool? Maybe. But, I do know that some of my vistors are folks like me, with a passion for maps and the craft of map making. And some of those visitors love a bargin, like free stuff. If you follow the steps, you can make your very own WSVM.
Second - All of us need to keep our creative juices flowing. Sure, you can purchase an atlas for a few bucks. It will show you the world according to the atlas maker's vision. But, how much more satisfying is it when you construct the world according to your vision. It is much more difficult, time consuming and challenging smashing all of that data together and eventually getting your very own WSVM creation. It is deeply satisfying.
Third - It is so good to be a life-long learner. We all need to learn. Learn about new software. Learn about shorelines and what they define. Learn about islands scattered about our seas, oceans, lakes and rivers. Learn about magnificent river deltas that splash out into oceans. Learn about the Caspian Sea shorelines. Learn, learn learn!
Those are three very good reasons why one should make their very own WSVM. Take it from me, I have made probably 10 to 15 WSVMs. They all come out differently. Yes, they show world shorelines, but how they show them is my choice. And I love making that choice!
