Every Friday, Googlers round up some of the best posts they came across during the week to celebrate the amazing discoveries Local Guides like you are sharing on Connect. This week, Russian handicrafts, a #LooReview meetup, and more.
@MashaPS :This week, I was intrigued by the warm and bright colors from the photos @INGA1 shared in her post,“Russian national handicrafts.” She presents us some of the most famous and significant Russian national handicrafts including, Palekh miniature painting, Khokhloma Gold painting, and Valenki. Can you imagine that these elegant, handcrafted pieces can be used in everyday life? Of course, she also included the most popular symbol of Russia—the Matryushka wooden doll. In her post, @INGA1 conveyed the Russian spirit with amazing photos of these handicrafts. This post caught my attention because it reminds me of my childhood.
@AngieYC : If you like diving and the beauty of what’s under the sea, I think the post “Underwater Misool, Raja Ampat” written by @Lera76 will make you want to pack your bags and visit Raja Ampat. He briefly shared what to expect when you go underwater and you can clearly see how beautiful it is from his pictures. This island in Indonesia is one of the most famous for their crystal clear water and is often visited by expert divers from all over the world.
@NadyaPN : Are you ever curious about what’s behind a closed door? Local Guide @Potsdamomente sure is—and loves to take photos of them as a result. In her post “Why I love doors and how I take photos of them,” she shares four tips for taking great photos of doors! “The more doors I find, the more I find myself looking for small details that could hint at what lies behind a door,” she wrote in her post. Be sure to check out her tips and share your amazing entrance photos in the comments below.
@DeniGu : I’ve always admired the efforts and endless positivity of Local Guides who dedicate their time to doing something good. From clean-the-world campaigns, to meet-ups for mapping the accessibility features of an area, there are a few ongoing great initiatives I’m sure you’ve read about on Connect—or even took part in! That’s why my pick for this week is @NandKK 's “[RECAP] Let’s Map Public Toilets Mumbai.” Together with two other Local Guides, @NandKK joined the Swachh Bharat Mission in India, leaving #LooReviews and contributing photos and edits of public toilets on Google Maps. Take a moment and find inspiration in his post, where he shared in great details where they went, what they did, and how this experience influenced their perception of the public toilet situation in Mumbai.
Tell us about some of the best posts you’ve read on Connect lately and be sure to keep an eye out next week to see if one of your posts is selected for Friday Favorites! You can check out last week’s Friday Favorites here.