As someone passionate about photography and travel, contributing to Google Maps has become more than a hobby, it’s a responsibility I take seriously. My journey began when one of my images of Urquhart Castle reached over 3.3 million views on Google Maps. That moment truly inspired me to keep sharing meaningful, helpful content with the wider world. Since then, I’ve added thousands of contributions, including reviews, photos, and even fixing map inaccuracies or removing duplicate listings. I’ve even added new businesses to the map that weren’t there before! ๐ธ DSLR Over Mobile — Here’s Why While it’s easy to snap and upload a photo directly from a phone, I personally prefer using a DSLR. The difference in clarity, composition, and control is huge. But it’s not the fastest route. I like to edit my images before uploading. I avoid sharing photos straight from my mobile device. One big challenge? No built-in GPS on most DSLRs. This means I have to manually pinpoint the location — which isn...