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FIND THE ORIGIN OF A PHOTO OR A VIDEO
Origin photo video.jpg

You may have some interesting videos or photos, and you are eager to know their origins. It is possible sometimes. What you need to do is accumulating clues. With the ability of observation, relationships around the world, and sufficient knowledge, you can try to do it.

Of course, I think Google may do this: you upload a photo, then it may tell you where it is taken, or gives you possible locations, with the help of satellite photos and street view photos.

People

Languages & accents

When you hear people talking, and you know what language they are using, then things are easy. You can get a more precise result if you even know what accents they have. If you don't know, you can seek help from the native people. However, of course, it's not available for photos.

Appearances

You can get clues from skin colours, facial features, styles of clothes, and even hairstyles. If you are not sure, seek help from native people.

Transportation

License plates

If you can see license plates, then it becomes very easy. Each country has its own kind of license plate, and the plates also indicate the city.

This requires accumulation of experience.

http://www.worldlicenseplates.com/

Position of driver's seat

If the driver's seat is on the left, then it is clear that it is right-hand traffic in this country and vice versa. But you would be lucky if it is left-hand traffic because it is rarer.

Styles

If you know the fashions of cars in many countries, you can make a conclusion easier.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxicabs_by_country (not completed)

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Buses_by_country (not completed)

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Police_cars_by_country

Buildings

Languages

If there are any writings on the buildings, they can be very useful.

http://www.polyglot3000.com/

Styles

You need to have enough knowledge about styles of buildings. But if it's in an undeveloped area or stereotyped cities, the features of buildings can be very common.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_architectural_styles

Solar Panels

These panels' angle and the space between two panels tell the rough latitude of the place.

https://solarpaneltilt.com/

Plants & animals

Notice the plants, which are revealing the climate of the area. Some plants are even exclusive. There can be animals, too, but they are not providing so much information as plants.

It depends on the accumulation of experience.

https://worldplants.ca/

http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/

http://worldfloraonline.org/

Geographic features

See if it's mountainous, facing the water or what else. If the range is reduced, this may be decisive if it matches the satellite photo.

Astronomy

This is crucial if it is at night.

https://stellarium.org/

https://celestia.space/

Other details

If you still haven't found any valuable information, don't give up so soon. Observe closer. There are miscellaneous things: flags, monuments, traffic signs, brands, fire hydrants, trash bins, street lamps, manhole covers, signs of religions, ...

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Road_signs_by_country (not completed)

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Traffic_lights_by_country (not completed)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_numbering

Quizzes

Can you reach conclusions without the help of upper-left and lower-left corner?

You can see symbols of Buddhism, and the style of the buildings is in Southeast Asia. There are flags of Vietnam and Buddhism. You can see the Vietnamese name of the pagoda, so you can find it on the internet.

You can see a flag of Libya, and a small island. Your next step is to look for any island along the Libyan coast with a satellite map.

You can see tuff, so a volcano must be there. It's also facing the sea. But, what are those 🗿 guys looking at? I can't see anything special on that hill.

You can see maps on the wall of the stand, and there is a map of part of Africa and a map of Namibia. And there is a river. If you don't know astronomy well, you can seek help from Stellarium or Celestia. Then you will know the directions. It is hard for beginners, so you can skip this and go to any attractions near rivers.

Successful Case

https://hinative.com/en-US/questions/11004237

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