There has been a rise in demand for 360 degree street view panoramic photographs as 360 degree panoramas for online maps from Google Maps, MapJack, and MapQuest have become extremely popular. For instance, Google Maps offers the ability to search for a specific location within a city. The "Street view" button will then allow you to see a 360-degree panorama of that specific place. The user can pan the panorama to the left or right, giving them the impression that they are travelling up or down the street and therefore experiencing a virtual environment.