By Larry Billinger
Welcome to an innovative twist in our series with “Satellite Sleuths: GPS Challenge #36.” Breaking new ground, this challenge offers a unique approach by focusing on a street view scenario. With a wealth of clues available from just a single photo perspective, can you deduce the exact GPS coordinates of the location?
The Challenge:
This round is based on exploring a street view to uncover the hidden location. Your task is to analyze the visual information and clues within the photo to find the precise GPS coordinates.
Clues:
- Rich in Detail: The street view photo is laden with clues. Pay close attention to signs, landmarks, natural features, and even the sky to guide your guess.
Rules:
- Street View Exploration: Utilize the details within the street view as your primary clues.
- No Reverse Image Search: Maintain the integrity of the challenge by not using reverse image search engines.
- One Entry Per Participant: Sharpen your deduction to one accurate guess.
- Accuracy is Crucial: The success of your entry depends on the precision of your coordinates.
- Valid Entries: Submissions are valid only through comments on the blog.
Leaderboard Update:
Mark S secures another victory, climbing further up the leaderboard. Here are the latest standings:
| Rank | Name | Number of Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenny W | 11 |
| 2 | Z | 9 |
| 3 | Mark S | 4 |
| 4 | Deborah M | 3 |
| 5 | Christina C | 2 |
| 5 | David G | 2 |
| 5 | Grant | 2 |
| 6 | Mike M | 1 |
| 6 | Jacob W | 1 |
How to Enter:
- Engage with the Image: While we can’t display the image here, imagine diving into a street view that’s rich with navigational clues.
- Gather the Clues: Examine everything from signage to the environment, leveraging these details to find your bearings.
- Post on the Blog:
- Visit the ‘Satellite Sleuths’ contest page on our blog.
- Share the GPS coordinates you’ve deduced, along with your name, in the comments.
- Hit ‘Post Comment’ to place your entry.
- Await the Discovery: The first to accurately pinpoint the location from the street view clues will be declared the winner on our blog.
The Reward:
The winner of GPS Challenge #36 will be lauded for their exceptional sleuthing skills, gaining a prestigious spot on the leaderboard and the title of elite Satellite Sleuth.
Embark on this visually rich challenge. Who will decode the location from the street view clues in Satellite Sleuths: GPS Challenge #36?
-9.623413436353719, -42.081690290369785
Kenny, you got it bro!!! You were first.
Av. Eunápio Peltier de Quieroz, Remanso, Brazil
9.623256,-42.081612
-9.6232293, -42.0816714