# Stories and projects **URL:** https://forum.mapillary.com/c/community/stories-projects/57.md [Latest](https://forum.mapillary.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.mapillary.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the stories and projects category](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/about-the-stories-and-projects-category/1055)
**Author:** [@Sandra](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/Sandra)\ **Replies:** 0
Discuss Mapillary use cases, initiatives, and projects, and share inspiration. --- ## [Unusual sightings in Mapillary photos](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/unusual-sightings-in-mapillary-photos/326)
**Author:** [@JackTheRipper](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/JackTheRipper)\ **Replies:** 197\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/unusual-sightings-in-mapillary-photos/326 "2026-08-02T14:14:01Z")
What unusual things have you captured in your Mapillary photos (or have seen in someone else’s)? Here we have a man riding his horse along the highway (on the far right of the image): http://www.mapillary.com/map/im/Cp… --- ## [Fietsbarometer Province of Antwerp is recomissioned](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/fietsbarometer-province-of-antwerp-is-recomissioned/10517)
**Author:** [@filipc](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/filipc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/fietsbarometer-province-of-antwerp-is-recomissioned/10517 "2026-06-29T19:21:44Z")
The old kid in town is back, except I did not know he existed. This week I will cover that new bridge, if no one else beats me to it. --- ## [Pictures of a new shopping mall](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/pictures-of-a-new-shopping-mall/5692)
**Author:** [@filipc](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/filipc)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/pictures-of-a-new-shopping-mall/5692 "2026-05-03T14:47:49Z")
It took 6000 pictures. I am pleased with the result, especially the navigation. I am not pleased with the blurring of the postboxes. --- ## [Tips for a beginner with a phone in a low-quality/outdated map data area?](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/tips-for-a-beginner-with-a-phone-in-a-low-quality-outdated-map-data-area/10084)
**Author:** [@ilias](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/ilias)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/tips-for-a-beginner-with-a-phone-in-a-low-quality-outdated-map-data-area/10084 "2025-11-13T13:58:55Z")
I have an iPhone 16 and plan to contribute to Mapillary around this area of Casablanca, Morocco. As you can observe, there are some images already, mostly from Kaart (and I thank them for their excellent work) and other … --- ## [Query to find AEDs without a Mapillary tag](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/query-to-find-aeds-without-a-mapillary-tag/2618)
**Author:** [@filipc](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/filipc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/query-to-find-aeds-without-a-mapillary-tag/2618 "2024-08-27T15:12:09Z")
or node\[“emergency”=“defibrillator”\]\[“indoor”!=“yes”\]\[“access”!=“private”\]!“mapillary”; As tagging is not done perfectly, a query cannot be perfect. But pictures are a first step. I am only interested in the 24/7 a… --- ## [How I add an Imgur picture, starting from a Mapillary picture](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/how-i-add-an-imgur-picture-starting-from-a-mapillary-picture/7776)
**Author:** [@filipc](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/filipc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 6:04pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/how-i-add-an-imgur-picture-starting-from-a-mapillary-picture/7776 "2024-01-30T18:04:45Z")
As a backup I like to have an Imgur picture along a Mapillary picture. Here I show the procedure for a drinking water fountain. Starting from an Overpass query, I use Mapcomplete to add an Imgur picture. … --- ## [Drone capabilities](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/drone-capabilities/7634)
**Author:** [@mitchmiller](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/mitchmiller)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2023, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/drone-capabilities/7634 "2023-12-03T19:36:38Z")
I’m using Mapillary to display 360 and still imagery to share coastal information. Shot from a boat named Wilbur, I’m covering the eastern shore of Vancouver Island under contract with the Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF… --- ## [Using Mapillary for documenting rivers and streams](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/using-mapillary-for-documenting-rivers-and-streams/908)
**Author:** [@Innisfree](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/Innisfree)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2023, 11:56pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/using-mapillary-for-documenting-rivers-and-streams/908 "2023-12-02T23:56:19Z")
If anyone is aware of an organized effort to use mapillary to document waterways, I would love to hear about it. I’m considering how to use mapillary for citizen science focused on water pollution. thanks, Innisfree --- ## [Beautiful safari pictures](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/beautiful-safari-pictures/3693)
**Author:** [@filipc](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/filipc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2020, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/beautiful-safari-pictures/3693 "2020-01-12T21:12:33Z")
I had a comment on my pictures from someone in California. So I looked at Malibu. Guess who I found there, no one less than jesolem. But I found wildlife pictures also. For people who want to go on a safari = --- ## [A Street-View Photographer's Journey to Contribute to Mapillary](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/a-street-view-photographers-journey-to-contribute-to-mapillary/7309)
**Author:** [@asturksever](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/asturksever)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/a-street-view-photographers-journey-to-contribute-to-mapillary/7309 "2023-08-15T15:42:27Z")
Check out our latest blogpost on the journey of Federico Debetto, a dedicated street-view photographer. Combining his passion for photography and mapping, Federico has collected high resolution 360° imagery all over the … --- ## [Using Mapillary to annotate a nature reserve?](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/using-mapillary-to-annotate-a-nature-reserve/4834)
**Author:** [@Rich\_Morin](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/Rich_Morin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2021, 6:14pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/using-mapillary-to-annotate-a-nature-reserve/4834 "2021-05-09T18:14:15Z")
I’m looking for a way to annotate a nature reserve, so that folks walking through it can record and/or look up information on specific features (e.g., plants, amenities). Would Mapillary be a good fit for this? Are there… --- ## [360 Mapping of Kilimanjaro with a GoPro MAX](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/360-mapping-of-kilimanjaro-with-a-gopro-max/4442)
**Author:** [@trekview](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/trekview)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 8:55am UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/360-mapping-of-kilimanjaro-with-a-gopro-max/4442 "2020-11-15T08:55:56Z")
I wanted to share a project we’re working on here at Trek View that I know many of you will enjoy. Over the next few weeks we’re mapping the paths up Mount Kilimanjaro. Expedition 1 is already under way, covering the M… --- ## [Tutorial on how to use Mapillary to add defibrillators in OSM](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/tutorial-on-how-to-use-mapillary-to-add-defibrillators-in-osm/2492)
**Author:** [@filipc](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/filipc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2019, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/tutorial-on-how-to-use-mapillary-to-add-defibrillators-in-osm/2492 "2019-01-14T17:26:25Z")
I made a tutorial on how to use Mapillary to add defibrillators in OSM. It is probably not good because no one likes it. --- ## [Sea Turtle Nests](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/sea-turtle-nests/1970)
**Author:** [@allen](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/allen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/sea-turtle-nests/1970 "2018-12-04T19:56:22Z")
As Mapillary learns about signs, any chance of adding something for things like these sea turtle nests? --- ## [Swedesburg, Iowa ( for the Swedes )](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/swedesburg-iowa-for-the-swedes/1183)
**Author:** [@allen](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/allen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2018, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/swedesburg-iowa-for-the-swedes/1183 "2018-07-23T21:28:50Z")
I realized that in driving back south, I passed right by a little unincorporated town of Swedesburg. Just for fun for the Swedes at Mappillary, I made sure to map the entire town. It has a population of 86 people so i… --- ## [Mapillary Photostories Tool example](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/mapillary-photostories-tool-example/1067)
**Author:** [@aborruso](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/aborruso)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2017, 11:05am UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/mapillary-photostories-tool-example/1067 "2017-08-18T11:05:04Z")
Hi all, I would like to see a Mapillary Photostories Tool output example. Could you send here some URL? Thank you --- ## [Historical street view](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/historical-street-view/494)
**Author:** [@susannaanas](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/susannaanas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2016, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/historical-street-view/494 "2016-06-02T16:19:06Z")
Hi all, I made a test run with using Mapillary to create historical street view of historical images of a place. Historical Pasila – steps towards historical street view – revolve. The actual street view part needs mor…