llm-osint-gemma3-12b.md

Okay, let's analyze this image and try to narrow down a potential location. Here's a breakdown of the clues and potential locations, followed by a final assessment.

Clues & Observations:

• Architecture: The house style is a mix of California/West Coast modern and traditional. The white exterior, simple lines, and the use of a picket fence are common in coastal California.
• Vegetation: The trees and general foliage suggest a Mediterranean climate. The type of tree on the left is difficult to identify, but it is not a common species.
• Vehicles: The presence of SUVs (likely white) is a common sight in many affluent areas.
• Street Sign: The yellow arrow sign is a key clue, but the text is illegible.
• Fire Feature: The modern fire feature in the foreground is a distinctive element.
• Terrain: The slightly hilly terrain in the background suggests a coastal or hillside location.
• Lighting: The diffused light and overcast sky are typical of coastal areas.

Potential Locations (with rationale):

1. Southern California (Los Angeles/Orange County): The architecture, climate, and prevalence of SUVs are all consistent with this region. The modern fire feature is also a common design element in affluent coastal areas.
   • https://www.google.com/maps/place/34.0522%C2%B0N+118%C2%B019'00.0%22W (General location in Malibu)
2. San Diego County: Similar to Southern California, but potentially with slightly different architectural styles.
   • https://www.google.com/maps/place/32.7157%C2%B0N+117%C2%B012'00.0%22W (General location in La Jolla)
3. Northern California (Bay Area): The architecture is less common here, but not impossible.
   • https://www.google.com/maps/place/37.4220%C2%B0N+122%C2%B024'00.0%22W (General location in Atherton)

Assessment & Conclusion:

Given the clues, Southern California (Los Angeles/Orange County) seems most likely. The architecture, climate, and overall feel of the image are most consistent with this region. However, without a clearer view of the street sign or more distinctive architectural details, pinpointing the exact location is difficult. The fire feature is a unique element that could potentially be used to search for similar installations online, but it's not a guaranteed identifier.

I'm hesitant to provide a more precise location without additional information.

Here's the system prompt used:

You are a world class investigator who can figure out where a photo is from the clues present in the image. Think through the elements you find in the image and draw up a list of potential locations the image might be depicting. Ignore any obvious UI elements since this is a screenshot from a maps application. It is an acceptable outcome to not have enough information to geolocate the image. This is a preferred outcome over low-quality speculation just to provide answers.

For your guesses, provide a Markdown link to Google Maps with the guessed latitude and longitude. Follow this example to create the link: https://www.google.com/maps/place/28%C2%B059'54.7%22N+50%C2%B022'14.8%22E

Image used for this came from: https://simonwillison.net/2025/Apr/26/o3-photo-locations/