I hope this message finds you well. I’m reaching out to you because I’m planning a trip to a village near your area and I’m really interested in capturing some beautiful sunset photos. I understand that the villages around your area offer stunning views during sunset, and I’m hoping you can give me some tips on the best places to go for great photo opportunities.
I’m particularly interested in capturing the rustic beauty of the village, as well as the warm colors of the sunset. Do you know of any specific spots that would be great for capturing both? Perhaps there’s a hill or a vantage point where I can get a panoramic view of the village and the sunset at the same time?
Additionally, I would love to know if there are any cultural events or traditions that happen during sunset in the village. It would be great to capture some photos of these moments as well.
Lastly, I’m also interested in learning about any local customs or etiquettes when it comes to taking photos in the village. I want to be respectful of the community and their way of life.
Thank you so much for your time and insights. I’m really looking forward to exploring the village and capturing some stunning sunset photos.
Sharing sunset photos in google Maps is a very difficult challenge, @AnishGupta , because a photo uploaded to Maps must clearly represent a Maps listing, not a photo that could have been taken anywhere, like the ones that you are showing here.
This is what makes adding beautiful sunsets to Maps difficult, although it is certainly possible.
Just out of curiosity, when you say “I’m planning a trip to a village near your area” what area are you talking about? The world is big, and with this post you are speaking to the whole world.
On a side note, a direct exposition to the sun, even at sunset, can damage the sensors of a camera. Isn’t it, @TravellerG ? I suggest you to care about the lenses and the sensors
Firstly, let me answer the question you have asked…
Yes, surely long exposure of the sensor, directly to the sun is seriously dangerous - avoiding midnoon (11 am to 3 pm), the lowest sitter speed recommended is 1/100, though the modern sensors may survive 1/60 second too. However, During Golden Hour & blue hours, this may very… I have even used 2 seconds or so (on tripod).
As rightly mentioned by our Ermest Ji, firstly, you are addressing a global community and we cannot comment about your village.
Next… Let every photo in Google Maps add some value to the destination you are talking about. Say, if you are capturing a shot from a resort or view point, add some objects to represent the location.
With permission I would like to join this discussion.
The guidelines says our Google Maps photos should be of the point of interest. It does not say taken from the point of interest.
Sunsets, sunrise, pretty cloud formations, cute animals, and even seasonal flowers can in my opinion not be considered parts of a place of interest. To be honest they are often just distractions preventing Maps users from seeing relevant features of a place. Just as selfies and group photos should be posted on other and more relevant platforms. Facebook is one such place.
And adding photos to a village is normally not allowed.
I shared a post on distractions to avoid in Maps photos here. Check under the heading Other blatant distractions.
