Caption: A photo of the back view of a man taking a photograph of Mount Sibayak in Indonesia.(Getty Images)
We live in a “digital world”. Most of the websites, social media platforms and blogposts are filled with Images. Even this one starts with a cover picture. Photographs on Google maps play an important role in understanding the places. They help us to know about the place where we are going to be, how the place is going to look like, how accessible would the place be. Pictures give us an idea of the place, like, would it be clear as a sky or deep as an ocean, beautiful as a sunrise or calming as a sunset, flowery as a cafe or adventurous as a forest.
Caption: A photo of a woman hiking down wooden steps in Jeju Island, South Korea.(Getty Images)
Following are the reasons why I share pictures on Google Maps and feel they are important:
- Gives an Idea - Pictures help new visitors and people who are planning to go to a place have an idea of how the place is going to look like. In case of a cafe, the person with an image on his phone can understand the seating capacity, the ambiance, the lighting, the decor, the space in the cafe and how lively the cafe is going to be. Similarly, images of a school will help you in understanding the infrastructure, if the school is well equipped, spacious and if it is a safe learning space for children.
Caption: A photo of the exterior of a vintage furniture store in London.(500px)
- Important things to be noticed - Pictures let you show the important things of a place which may not have been a highlight yet, but is worth noticing and sharing. Images help you share what you find beautiful and interesting.
Caption: A photo of bicycles in a row on a street.(Getty Images)
- Pictures let you communicate - Images are not just image, they are your tool for communication. Images allow us to express our take on the place through a click of the lens. Our images can express joy and sorrow, wonder and sympathy. It captures the culture, tradition and most importantly, people.
Caption: A photo of African musicians playing bongo drums.(Getty Images)
- Drives attention - Images have the power to move us. Photographs can grab people’s attention. Pictures help us in telling a story and show others our framing of the world around us. Your click may help a place gets it much deserved attention.
Caption: A photo of purses, belts, shoes and other leather goods outside of a shop in Marrakech, Morocco(Getty Images)
When I plan a visit to a place, the first thing that I check is, Images. And I make sure that I share the images of every place I visit because, every click has a new angle to the story of the place.
Keep clicking, Keep sharing and Keep helping.