Just curious.
Apr 30, 2022 16:22:38 #
JD750 wrote:
You are welcome and I meant it. They are very nic... (show quote)
I agree that most images posted to google maps leave a lot to be desired and some are so horrible I can't understand why they were even posted. But then there are many that are good. Many of the images I post are the same images I post here and I don't want my name associated with a really bad image. If I plan to visit a conservation area or wildlife refuge I like to check the photos for that area. For the area that I've posted over 200 images I hope those images are helping other photographers in making a decision to visit there or not. There are several wildlife photography hobbyists in the area I live but like most who have replied here don't post the pictures they take. There's no right or wrong but just a matter of whether you choose to or not and I was just curious.
Apr 30, 2022 16:24:49 #
JRiepe wrote:
I agree that most images posted to google maps lea... (show quote)
Fair enough. I stand corrected (actually I'm sitting ;).
Apr 30, 2022 16:39:20 #
I posted to google maps a mediocre image at best that has received over 700,000 views and I was puzzled for awhile as to why. That image and a few others I posted are images from an area that is very popular for equestrians with many miles of trails in the Shawnee National Forest that draws riders from several other states. When riders are contemplating coming to this area and they research it on the net my images are the first ones that pop up. So hopefully those images are helping others.
Apr 30, 2022 17:05:51 #
anotherview wrote:
I do not give Google Maps my photos for its use because GM does not compensate me for contributing to its profit-making. I reject the business model of Google Maps in this respect. Somehow, GM has gotten around acknowledging copyright law and paying photographers for use of their work product..
The purpose of posting images to Google Maps is not to make money, but to help out other people who want to see what a location looks like. Doesn't need to be a meticulously edited image; a quick, simple snapshot will do. Of course if resentment towards Google is of greater importance to you than helping people, then don't post any images.
Apr 30, 2022 17:06:11 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
Longshadow wrote:
Maybe they treat it as "offered in donation". They didn't explicitly ask for images.
I think it more for people to see what is in that area they are viewing. Parks, trail, etc.
Apr 30, 2022 17:57:27 #
anotherview wrote:
My initial comment comes with a link to my 2000 plus photos: http://www.500px.com/anotherview2
Wow! Thanks for the travelog!
May 1, 2022 00:48:21 #
Yes, just within the past few months I posted several photos that I have for our church since I curate the church's website and noticed that there were few photos there already and none from inside during a church service. Google keeps telling me how many people have looked at my photos. I was surprised at how many people have looked at the photos of our small church in rural Virginia. --Richard
May 1, 2022 07:03:32 #
profbowman wrote:
Yes, just within the past few months I posted several photos that I have for our church since I curate the church's website and noticed that there were few photos there already and none from inside during a church service. Google keeps telling me how many people have looked at my photos. I was surprised at how many people have looked at the photos of our small church in rural Virginia. --Richard
Same here. I attend a very small rural church and after posting pictures of it I was surprised how many views it got.
May 1, 2022 12:13:39 #
scallihan
Loc: Tigard, OR
Bill_de wrote:
They also don't charge you to use their maps.
As for copyright, unless there is something that says otherwise, the person who posts the picture still owns the copyright.
You don't exactly post a lot of pictures here either. Maybe you just don't want folks to see your pictures. That's OK too.
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As for copyright, unless there is something that says otherwise, the person who posts the picture still owns the copyright.
You don't exactly post a lot of pictures here either. Maybe you just don't want folks to see your pictures. That's OK too.
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May 2, 2022 18:02:28 #
May 2, 2022 18:56:35 #
Fotoserj wrote:
And you can kiss goodbye to your right to those picture
That doesn't really bother me. Photography for me is a hobby. If any of my images would be helpful to anyone for any reason why should I care? How could that in any way negatively affect my life? If someone using one of my images doesn't negatively affect my life then life goes on as usual. We all have bigger worries than that.
May 2, 2022 22:52:44 #
Fotoserj wrote:
And you can kiss goodbye to your right to those picture
Not every picture is a work of art, or a revenue stream. Sometimes you just like to donate to the community and everybody can benefit from it.
May 3, 2022 04:23:30 #
JD750 wrote:
Not every picture is a work of art, or a revenue stream. Sometimes you just like to donate to the community and everybody can benefit from it.
We think alike on this.👍👍
May 3, 2022 20:17:48 #
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