Introduction
The Points, Photo Views and Star Photos leaderboards regularly posted here on Connect, each look at a specific but different aspect of our Maps contributions. Based on various metrics, including the number of points and the number of photo views, the participants on these leaderboards are listed without giving any consideration to their respective country location.
However, it goes without saying, Local Guides in smaller countries or one where there are significantly less guiding opportunities, such as Barbados, Cameroon and Rwanda, would have less chance of gaining enough points or photo views than those in larger countries such as the United States, Canada, France or UK and therefore, Local Guides in these smaller countries have less chance of getting onto the leaderboards based strictly on points or photo views!
Local Heroes > Local Stories
The leaderboards in this post, are different because they specifically take into account the country location of the participating Local Guides and in this way, they give Local Guides from even the smallest countries (true local heroes) recognition and an opportunity to be seen as “stars” in their country, and you will see many are.
There are many great local stories on the Country leaderboards and this month they come from 82 different countries! If you’re a Local Hero and you’re not listed on the leaderboards or your country isn’t listed, then you and your country should be and you can make this happen by registering for participation. It’s simple to do, just hit this link. If you want to know more see this excellent How-to post by @AZ_2021.
The Cover GIF
You will recall that the photo in the cover GIF of the June Top Local Guides in each Country post was one I took when I was in Key West, Florida, USA. It’s a photo of a life-like statue of Marilyn Monroe in that infamous pose smiling as her white skirt is blown up by the blast from a subway vent. It was chosen for that post as the birthday of Marilyn Monroe, is celebrated in June. Well this month, being August, I thought to include another photo I also took in Key West, this one depicts some Elvis Presley memorabilia.
Elvis of course was a legendary American singer, musician, and actor who became one of the most influential and iconic figures in the history of popular music. He was born on January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi, and passed away at age 42, on August 16, 1977. He was found dead at his Graceland mansion in Memphis and the cause of death was attributed to a heart attack, likely exacerbated by drug use. Despite his untimely death, Elvis Presley’s impact on popular music and culture is enduring. His records continue to sell, and his influence can be seen in countless artists who followed in his footsteps. He remains a symbol of rock and roll and an immortal figure in the annals of music history.
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