Panoramio Redesign

The Google Operating System reports that the image locating service Panoramio has been redesigned to make it look like a Google Maps extension.  It was acquired by Google in 2007 and contains millions of photos.   The image display size has been increased and the interface simpler.  It makes a lot of sense to integrate images with their location on a geographic map.  I am still surprised that this method appears to be too little known.  It's like crowd sourcing location photography.  I was able to make several 'discoveries' with it.   The new connection will likely make it better appreciated.  Will the Google Maps API allow the pictures to be used? Had thought of doing a mash up based on that, but the effort never went forward.  See also the Panoramio blog for more about the changes.