This morning, I’ve been testing a new website/iPhone app that adds a new dimension to sharing travel photos. Fotobabble, currently FREE at iTunes and on the web, allows you to record sound to go with your pictures.

I’ve recorded a few samples here, just for fun (so ignore the not-so-professional commentary).

What I like about Fotobabble is that it’s incredibly easy to use. I’m not exactly a technical genius, but I had no problem uploading my photos, recording a short message and then pasting the code into my blog. The site has buttons on it that allow you to share your pictures on Facebook, Twitter or send them through email. (You can also edit and redo your messages in case you screw up – which I had to do the first time).

I haven’t tried it yet, but there’s also a Fotobabble iPhone app so you can record messages to photos taken on the road, then easily upload them to Facebook or send through email. It’s a natural tool for travelers (and for journalists!); I can see using it not only to narrate destination photos, but using it if you witness a breaking news event or if you want to send information immediately from a press conference.

The Fotobabble site itself seems to fashioning itself as a talking Flickr, with a similar layout to the popular photo-sharing site. You can view other peoples’ Fotobabbles if you want or share your own (or keep yours private). One tip: turn off the Autoplay; otherwise, your photo starts talking automatically, which could get annoying for your friends or readers.

Give it a whirl, then let me know what you think!