NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- It's that time of year again, when EarthCam fans await the announcement of the webcams that caught the world's attention in 2015. This year a super panel of judges had the difficult task of narrowing thousands of submitted cameras to 25 that represent the latest and greatest in webcam content. Who better to lead this panel than Mehcad Brooks, star of the CBS hit television show, Supergirl. From the Imam Reza Holy Shrine in Iran to the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem, the 25 Most Interesting Webcams of 2015 are the must-see end of year highlight.
Spanning 11 countries, this 17th annual list of webcams take viewers on a no holds barred virtual tour of everything unique, beautiful, exciting and sometimes, just plain weird. Float down the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy, speed through the streets of Prague on the Tram Cam and head inside a bustling meat shop in Alpine, Wyoming. Experience the views from the Reunion Tower high above Dallas to underwater swimming with tropical fish in San Francisco. Follow progress at the construction sites of The New NY Bridge and the Daytona International Speedway and watch as these massive projects go from concept to completion.
Looking for relaxation in ultra-high quality 4K streaming video? Kick back with peaceful views of the beach in Naples, FL and breathtaking aerial views of the Notre Dame campus. Ever wonder what the dogs are up to after they've been dropped off at daycare? Check in on some paw-sitively adorable dogs at the Barkyard in Minnesota. Prefer less-standard four-legged friends? Go on safari at Camp Kuzuma in Botswana where local elephant herds will be talking over the watering hole or get up close and personal with Saarinen goats in Florida. Need more excitement? Just about anything can happen at the Delaware DMV, but don't expect it to happen at lightning speed.
"Each year, when we think we've seen it all, we come across new webcam content that is wildly impressive and unique," said Brian Cury, CEO and Founder. "Thank you to our judges for taking on the tough task of choosing these outstanding winners from a notable group of entries."
Led by Mehcad Brooks, the judging panel chose the top 25 list based on quality, uniqueness and overall achievements in webcam technology. Other judges include Eileen Whelan, Meteorologist and Feature Reporter for ABC7 in Washington, DC; Terrie Frankel, Composer and 'Doublemint Twin'; Chase Rynd, Executive Director for the National Building Museum; and Sasha Moskalyova, a 4th grader representing the 'Kid's Vote' – a newly added perspective to this year's panel.
This year's winners join past Top 25 winners such as: National September 11 Memorial & Museum, Aurora Borealis Sky Cam, Times Square, Tower Bridge of London, Nagoya Aquarium, Seattle Space Needle, Roach-O-Vision Cockroach House, Red Bull Stratos Space Jump and Star Wars Action Figure Cam.
To see the entire list of this year's winners and to share your favorites on social media, visit www.earthcam.com/top25.
ABOUT EARTHCAM
EarthCam is the global leader in delivering webcam content, technology and services. Founded in 1996, EarthCam provides live streaming video and time-lapse construction cameras for corporate, tourism and government clients in major cities around the world. EarthCam's revolutionary gigapixel camera systems deliver superior billion pixel clarity for monitoring and archiving the world's most important projects and events. EarthCam's all-weather webcams, innovative software and mobile applications enable users to showcase unique views, increase exposure and generate positive public relations.
The Webby Award winning company hosts many highly trafficked tourism cams, with views of popular locations and landmarks such as Times Square, World Trade Center, Las Vegas, Bourbon Street, Eiffel Tower, Andy Warhol's gravesite, Hollywood Boulevard, Miami Beach, Atlantis the Palm Dubai, Petra in Jordan and Abbey Road Crossing in London.
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Complete List of Top 25 Webcams:
1. Dusseldorf Airport – Dusseldorf, Germany
2. Lysefjord Live – Forsand, Norway
3. Notre Dame DomeCam – Notre Dame, Indiana, United States
4. Tram Cam – Prague, Czech Republic
5. Boro Garden Middlesbrough – Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
6. Camp Kuzuma Cam – Chobe, Botswana
7. Doggy Daycare Cam – Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States
8. Imam Reza Holy Shrine – Mashhad, Iran
9. Marina Punat Croatia Webcams – Punat, Croatia
10. Oxford Martin School Webcams – Oxford, United Kingdom
11. Porto di Palermo Live – Palermo, Italy
12. Purmerend Roundabout Cam – Purmerend, Netherlands
13. Breckenridge Ski Cam – Breckenridge, Colorado, United States
14. Naples Panorama Cam – Naples, Florida, United States
15. Buffalo Meat Shop Cam – Alpine, Wyoming, United States
16. Daytona International Speedway Cams – Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
17. Delaware DMV Cams – Wilmington, Delaware, United States
18. Drive Me Insane – Plano, Texas, United States
19. Western Wall Cam – Jerusalem, Israel
20. Goats Live – Brooksville, Florida, United States
21. Philippine Coral Reef Cam – San Francisco, California, United States
22. Reunion Tower – Dallas, Texas, United States
23. The New NY Bridge – Tarrytown, New York, United States
24. Venice Grand Canal – Venice, Italy
25. Watch People Code – San Francisco, California, United States
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