Star photo by @dfgodard of Downtown Houston uploaded onto Google Maps on 12-17-2022 and showing star views of 10,229,246 as of 11-24-2024.
Downtown Houston skyline, Houston, Texas, U.S.A.
I consider this photo one of my finest examples of “urban combat” Google Maps photography! I was passing through downtown Houston on I-10 at a high rate of speed, had just entered an elevated exit ramp when I noticed the sudden striking confluence of view, perspective, and fine weather… with mere seconds to get the shot, I grabbed my Samsung S23 Ultra cell phone off the dash, double-clicked power to bring up the camera app, and elevated it through the sunroof. One more second to orient and steady, waiting for the perfect line-up, and SNAP - the perfect shot. All while negotiating the heavy rush hour traffic, and keeping my eyes on the curving road! Ice under pressure, boys and girls, its the secret of success. 