2022
Svyato-Troyitsʹkyy Ioninsʹkyy Monastyr Ukrayinsʹkoyi Pravoslavnoyi Tserkvy (The Holy Trinity Ioninsky Monastery), Kyiv, Ukraine
The Holy Trinity Ioninsky Monastery of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church is a male Orthodox monastery located in Kyiv, Ukraine. It is located in the historical part of Kyiv, in the Zvirynets district. The monastery was founded in 1866 by the Greek Ionian Order, and was named after the Holy Trinity. The monastery was closed during the Soviet era, but was reopened in 1992.The monastery complex includes a cathedral, a bell tower, a refectory, and a number of other buildings. The cathedral is the largest building in the complex, and is dedicated to the Holy Trinity. The bell tower is 53 meters tall, and is one of the tallest buildings in Kyiv. The refectory is a large hall where monks and guests can eat together.
The Holy Trinity Ioninsky Monastery is a beautiful and historic site that is worth a visit if you are in Kyiv.
Airport Terminal Two, Munich Germany
This is a screenshot of my all-time star photo. It is the airport terminal two in Munich Germany. I shot it on my flight back from Connect Live 2019 which will always be in my memories.
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Glittering Christmas Spectacle: Grand Central Terminal, New York City, NY
Amidst the hustle and bustle of New York City, Grand Central Terminal transforms into a dazzling wonderland during the holiday season. Sparkling lights, towering Christmas trees, and joyful decorations adorn every corner, spreading warmth and cheer to all who pass through. As trains come and go, the iconic architecture of the terminal serves as a timeless backdrop to the festive celebrations, inviting travelers and visitors alike to experience the magic of Christmas in the heart of the city that never sleeps.
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Some information from past months:
| Date | Star Views | Change in star view |
| 3 Jan 2023 | 22,265,219 | 0 |
| 24 Jan 2023 | 23,380,319 | 1,115,100 |
| 24 Feb 2023 | 24,965,247 | 1,584,928 |
| 24 Mar 2024 | 26,527,031 | 1,561,784 |
| 25 Apr 2023 | 32,445,253 | 5,918,222 |
| 31 May 2023 | 40,795,731 | 8,350,478 |
| 26 Jun 2023 | 50,696,057 | 9,900,326 |
| 29 Jul 2023 | 68,557,144 | 17,861,087 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | 86,250,871 | 17,693,727 |
| 1 Oct 2023 | 115,242,320 | 28,991,449 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | 146,564,502 | 31,322,182 |
| 19 Dec 2023 | 172,800,000 | 26,235,498 |
| 7 Jan 2024 | 196,009,907 | 23,209,907 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | 207,564,262 | 11,554,355 |
| 12 Mar 2024 | 218,551,899 | 10,987,637 |
As for the top star image it is funny to see that in the summer/christmas time the views per "month" are higher.
The Brew Dock, Dublin, Ireland
A great spot to watch the world pass by, The Brew Dock is conveniently located between a tram stop and Dublin's Conolly Station. On this particular evening I was having a solitary pint at one end of the pub with my Nikon D800 sitting on the table in front of me to take this shot looking directly down the pub with the longish exposure capturing the colour and movement of a busy bar.
While it's far from being my best photo, it's certainly one that I'm very proud of and likely the best I've taken in one of my favourite Dublin pubs (my current second-most-viewed photo on maps is the interior of another favourite). I'm OK that it's eclipsed my old star photo of The Wonderful Barn, Leixlip, Ireland which stagnated around 1.4m views.
Cup Noodles Museum in Yokohama, Japan
I took this photo of the Cup Noodles Museum in Yokohama Japan, in October 2022 using iPhone 13 Pro. I think the other side of the building is more visually appealing, and I have a better photo of that side as well. However, the Google algorithm chose this photo as the main photo for the museum. I believe this is because this side of the building is more public and easier to see from the metro. I have been watching as my photo of this Museum overtakes my previous star photo. My previous star photo's views have been stagnant for a while now, probably because it is no longer the main photo for that restaurant.
My start photo at Kmart Richmond.
16,924,825 views
Caption: Star photo by @MaxPlusFood of Kmart Richmond uploaded onto Google Maps on August 2017 and showing star views of 16,924,825 as at 18 March 2024
Kazan-Bogoroditsky Monastery
This is an entrance to Kazan-Bogoroditsky Monastery, in city of Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russian Federation.
The Our Lady of Kazan Icon is in the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross of Kazan’s Bogoroditsky Monastery. The Icon is considered to be one of the most iconic icons, which also served as the patron of Russia. In the church, daily services are held, and worshippers come from all over the world to bow to the shrine. November 4, 2023 is the feast of The Our Lady of Kazan Icon. Therefore, there was a lot of user interest for this object. As a result, the photo received more than 6 million views in a short period of time. The photo was taken in 2019, during my short visit to Kazan and the surrounding area, which I have already talked about earlier in my publications on the forum.
Caption: @ajitthite's Star Photo of UNIQLO INDIA PVT LTD store uploaded onto Google Maps on 2021-11-06 and showing star views of 401,028 as at 2023-10-30
UNIQLO INDIA PVT LTD Liferstyle Store, DLF Mall of India, Noida
This photo was captured while having family time at UNIQLO INDIA Pvt LTD, DLF Mall of India, Noida, I was enjoying window-shopping and found a good, clean angle to click the photo of the storefront. Though this was my second-highest-viewed photo, suddenly it moved to number one and is currently featured.
Hi there,
this is my first upload here.
My most viewed photos was taken 15 months ago in Sardinia. Exactly at La Maddalena and the place is the new small private port called Cala Balbiano.
We were waiting for decades to see this abandoned area become a port.
Picture was taken with my iPhone.
Take care
Marco
Légende : Photo vedette de @claude_richard à Auxerre, en Bourgogne - France - Téléchargée sur Google Maps le 27/02/2021 et affichant 4 143 440 vues d'étoiles au 29/04/2024
Commentaire et contexte :
Cette photo est devenue ma photo vedette au fil du temps. Elle représente la ville d'Auxerre en France, dans la région très connue de la Bourgogne, célèbre dans le monde entier pour ses vins. L'intérêt de la photo est de représenter pleinement la ville d'Auxerre, avec son ancienne Abbaye Saint-Germain, et sa passerelle qui permet de traverser la rivière de l'Yonne. Cette rivière a donné son nom au département de l'Yonne, dont Auxerre est la ville principale. La rivière de l'Yonne se jette dans la Seine, qui coule ensuite vers Paris.
Ce lieu est également historique, car c'est à partir de cet endroit que partaient les bateaux chargés des barriques de vin de Bourgogne à destination de Paris, la capitale de la France. Chaque année au mois de Mai, un événement festif appelé Fleur de Vigne a lieu sur sur les quais à cet endroit. On peut à cette occasion, déguster des vins régionaux : il faut pour cela acheter un verre décoré spécialement pour le millésime. Le soir, l'évènement est clôturé par le chargement d'une barrique sur un bateau, et son départ (fictif !) en direction de Paris.
