As per title. When you try to click on/open photos there is a message to the effect that the option is no longer available. I thought it was a problem with my computer but have found forums discussing the "arrogance" of Google for doing this.
I did enjoy using that facility to plan rides, holidays or trips etc.
So hundreds of thousands......maybe millions of people have contributed photos over the years and (if I am correct) Google have simply scrapped them.
I hope that I am wrong but it doesnt seem like.
Many are still there, but panaramio has been discontinued. So you must now use the new photo layers option;
Thank you for stopping by.
Panoramio has been discontinued. We’ve appreciated your contributions over the years and hope you will continue to share amazing photos with the world.
Sincerely,
The Panoramio team
Frequently-asked questions
What happened to my Panoramio data?
If your Panoramio profile was linked with your Google account, then all your Panoramio photos are being copied to your Google Album Archive at full resolution (this could take a few weeks). All other data has been permanently deleted.
Will my Panoramio photos continue to appear in Google Earth and Google Maps?
If your Panoramio photos were appearing in Google Maps with the name of your Google Account, then they will continue to appear along with their original view counts. If they were only attributed to your Panoramio username, they will no longer appear. You can view and manage photos by signing in to Google Maps and accessing the Contributions screen from the main menu.
Is there any way to keep posting photos to Google Earth and Google Maps?
Yes - to keep adding photos to Google Maps and engage with a growing community of photographers, join the Local Guides program. You can earn points and unlock rewards for photos submitted with a Google account when they are linked to a point of interest or business.