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Introduction
Leaderboards like the Points and Photo Views 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 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 ones 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 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
Louis Daguerre, born on November 18, 1787 in Cormeilles-en-Parisis, France, was an artist and inventor who is renowned for his significant contributions to the development of photography. Daguerre is best known for his role in the invention of the Daguerreotype, one of the earliest photographic processes. He partnered with Joseph Nicéphore Niépce, who had already made pioneering strides in early photography, and together, they worked to refine and popularize this photographic method.
After Niépce’s death, Daguerre continued their research and eventually unveiled the Daguerreotype to the world in 1839. The Daguerreotype was a photographic process that produced unique and highly detailed images on polished silver-plated copper plates (examples shown in the cover GIF). It was a significant improvement over previous methods and gained widespread popularity.
Interesting fact: In 1839, the French government acquired the patent for the Daguerreotype process and made it freely available to the world, which helped to spread the art of photography. Daguerre’s invention revolutionized the way images were captured and preserved, marking a critical milestone in the history of photography.