#MyPerfectCapture: From 5,200 Photos to 87 Million+ Views

[NareshDarji]

Hello Local Guides!

Photography has always been one of my favourite parts of being a Local Guide. Over the years, I’ve tried to capture places not just as they look, but in a way that helps someone imagine actually being there.

Currently, I’ve contributed 5,200+ photos on Google Maps, with an incredible 87,657,943+ views. Looking back at these numbers is exciting, but behind every number is a place, a moment and a story.

My Most Viewed Capture — Monsoon Palace, Udaipur

My most-viewed photo is from the magnificent Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace in Udaipur, Rajasthan.

Monsoon Palace – Google Maps photo

This photograph has crossed 1.7 million views and remains one of my favourites. Instead of taking a typical landscape shot, I stepped back and used the palace’s traditional archway to frame the view, creating a beautiful “picture within a picture” effect. The contrast of the dark arch, blue sky, distant mountains, and people on the terrace adds depth and scale.

For me, a great Google Maps photo does more than show a destination—it helps people experience the place before they visit.

I shared the full story behind this capture here:
Framing the Perfect Shot: How My Monsoon Palace Photo Reached 1.3M Views

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A Local Business Close to My Heart — Maruti Gujarati Thali

My second capture is from Maruti Gujarati Thali, a famous Gujarati restaurant.

Beyond historical monuments, I love highlighting incredible local food. Maruti Gujarati Thali is a famous spot serving an authentic, mouth-watering thali, and it holds a special place in my heart. Sharing this isn’t just about a meal—it’s about helping people discover a comforting, traditional dining experience. Supporting regional restaurants is one of the most rewarding parts of being a Local Guide.
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Thank you for reading, and I can’t wait to see your captures!

Thank you, @Hemang_Rindani, for creating #MyPerfectCapture and giving us a reason to look back at those stories behind the numbers.

[Kumaarsantosh]

Wow, congratulations @NareshDarji. Reaching 87 million+ views with over 5,200 photos is an absolutely incredible milestone and a true testament to your dedication as a Local Guide.

I really loved reading the stories behind your top captures. The ‘picture within a picture’ framing for the Monsoon Palace shot is brilliant; it really does draw the viewer right into the scene and adds so much depth. Also, highlighting Maruti Gujarati Thali is such a wonderful reminder of how our contributions can support and uplift local businesses while sharing authentic, comforting experiences with others.

Thank you for sharing your #MyPerfectCapture journey. You are a huge inspiration to the community. Keep up the amazing photography.

[MohammadPalash]

Wow congratulations @NareshDarji

[TitikMariati]

Waaah selamat yaaa ikut seneng saya bapak @NareshDarji . Saya penasaran lo dengan citarasa menu makanan India. Seumur hidup saya belum pernah merasakannya . Xiixi nyari ah di Jakarta ada kali ya

[ShreyaMusings]

Congratulations @NareshDarji dada this is huge achievement keep inspiring

[Hemang_Rindani]

Thank you, @NareshDarji sir, for being part of #MyPerfectCapture and for sharing the stories behind your captures, I am really grateful.

It was wonderful to see the journey from 5,200+ photos to 87 million+ views, but what I enjoyed most was reading the stories behind the numbers.

The Monsoon Palace photograph is a brilliant example of how a little thought about framing can turn a beautiful view into an even more memorable capture. I have been there and never thought of capturing it at this angle. And I really liked how you brought a local business into the challenge as well, that too a yummy looking Gujarati Thali (I am sure many will feel hungry now ). This connects perfectly with what I wanted #MyPerfectCapture to be about, not just the views a photo receives, but the people and places it helps others discover.

Truly appreciate you taking the time to participate and add your story to the challenge.

Keep capturing, keep sharing, and keep inspiring!

Please access your participation certificate here.

[jayasimha78]

@NareshDarji Congratulations! Very Well done.

[Ssiddharth2000]

87 million+ views is absolutely incredible and inspiring @NareshDarji bhai
Both the photos show a deeper understanding of the place and local food. Thanks for sharing. Keep inspiring

[Np45-Nirav]

What an incredible milestone, @NareshDarji bhai​. 87M+ views from 5,200+ photos is truly inspiring. Loved the story behind the Monsoon Palace capture—great framing really makes a difference! Keep capturing and inspiring the Local Guides community.

[Himanikapoor]

Many congratulations @NareshDarji

[Annaelisa]

Herzlichen Glückwunsch @NareshDarji. Das Foto ist auch fantastisch, nur schade, dass die Berge im Hintergrund so wolkenverhangen sind.
Ich habe gesehen, der absolute Spitzenreiter ist auch ein Video aus dem schönen Blumenpark.

[Abhijeet_Uniyal30]

Beautiful capture @NareshDarji and congratulations on achieving million views on this picture

[MayuriKubal]

Hey @NareshDarji

Indeed a ‘Picture Perfect Moment’. Your attention to detail and photography skills are top notch. Congratulations and Celebrations for completing a big milestone and million views. Keep up the good work

[KetanChhaniyara]

@NareshDarji 87 Million+ views is simply mind-blowing!

Taking 5,200 helpful photos shows true dedication to the Google Maps community.

Heartiest congratulations, and here’s to reaching the 100 Million mark soon!

[Ptrivedi]

Hey @NareshDarji

Indeed a ‘Picture Perfect Moment’. Your attention to detail and photography skills are top notch.

[Gurukrishnapriya]

Great achievement @NareshDarji the Monsoon Palace with the breathtaking view is worth the views. The 2nd picture, the food photography too is amazing. Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures and the stories behind them.