Don
The reason for that is simple the area you are looking at has not had a High res update
True about most of the area of the program I can see where I live in the UK though its a Night shot yet Wigan to the East is indistinct (and a day time image)

Changing resolutions achieves nothing Sry

We'll all have to suffer with these inconsistencies for a while

I wanted Dublin in Ireland this is a good image
but marred by a massive blob of Cloud where I wanted to look

There is a good forum and Program Update and some news at
www.googleearthhacks.com The official link is a non runner for some reason. But they post a working link here (as a "sticky")
If you are after a USA Hi-Res Aerial Map which is of a good quality viewing wise go to
http://virtualearth.msn.com (no download or registration)
Big Minus point here step outside the US and its roadmap only

Again MSN say this is only a Temporary situation and Are adding to it "soon" ( Note ..No dates!) They rushed this out To Keep up with the Jones's (Google)
