First things first. We aren’t obsessed over likes on Instagram, nor anywhere else. Social media shares and great engagement are good and eventually they help us build our brand and open some doors but they are not our main goal at all and – hopefully – they will never be.
That said, who doesn’t like some Instagram love? And what’s more important if you are really into this network, who wouldn’t like to see what works and what doesn’t, how other Instagram users react to the daily deliriums and what makes everyone happy in the end?
That, plus witnessing how our favorite analytics platform is going premium and won’t be able to afford their subscription fees to access our stats from now on, moved us to put this list together.
WHAT WORKED FOR US IN 2015 ON INSTAGRAM
Purple-pink, orange saturated images of long-exposure shots overlooking a marine scene with a tiny person on them seem to work wonders for our feed. That and Galicia landscapes (our homeland, in the North West coast of Spain) as well as some all-time iconic landmarks – surprisingly, because they usually lack creativity factor and they have been done to death by everyone else. Finally, well composed images and unique points of view went a long way too.
Reality is that you will need to scroll all the way down to see which is the picture that tops this list, our most liked Instagram picture ever. But as you do so, you will also get a glimpse of why 2015 has been grand to us, taking our cameras and ourselves to awesome places like Finland, Thailand, Berlin, the Balkans, La Palma (Spain), Mardin (Turkey), Dubai, South Africa, the North coast of Spain, Paredes de Coura festival in Portugal, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and many others.
Hope you enjoy this selection and if you aren’t doing so already, follow us on Instagram.
Next year is supposed to be even greater.
Here’s to Instagram!
TOP 100 LIST OF OUR MOST LIKED INSTAGRAMS EVER
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#Sunsetsforbreakfast Testal edition. #Galicia
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Excited to introduce our 3 new partners. Now on the blog! Link on profile. #onlywithveo
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Pretty awesome hike to Cabo Home lighthouse, Cangas do Morrazo, this afternoon. Happy. #Galicia
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Stoked to be back in #Galicia! Wouldn’t you with such an awesome backyard?
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It doesn’t get more touristy than this. #MayaBay, #KohPhiPhiLeh, Thailand. #Amzthld
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Although we truly dig having the all four seasons, #Summer wins by far!
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Spiderman. Or how our friend Marckos does wonders when rock-climbing. Galicia
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About to leave #Turku. Helsinki and #matkamessut are next! #NBEfinland
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Go wild or go home. Summer Saturday nights in #Galicia.
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Take us back to #GiliTrawangan. #onlywithveo
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Today’s view takes us back to Asturias, Spain. Gotta love ‘El Silencio’ beach cliffs. #travelstoke
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See you soon Summer. Actually, see you next week in the other side of the world! #onlywithveo
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FELIZ SAN JUAN!!! Viva #Galicia, los gallegos y la fiesta!
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Gotta love #Prambanan sunsets. #inatopbucketlist #wonderfulindonesia
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Grateful for being able to enjoy this everyday. #Galicia
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Gotham vibes from the Menara KH helipad, #KualaLumpur. #onlywithveo
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Some really great photos, I’ll have to start following your Instagram – you obviously deserve more likes! π
It seems as the year progresses you can tell that you’re improving as photographers, which is a good thing! Good luck for the future.
Thanks Alexandrea. Wishing you a good 2016 start as well!
Gorgeous photos!!!
I tried to chose a favorite one but I couldn’t ..they’re all absolutely fabolous!!!!
Thanks so much Lucy! Glad you liked them π
Wow, you have an amazing instagram account with some stunning photos. Thanks for sharing! We have seen our instagram improve a lot this year but just putting a little bit more time into it.
It needs time, I hear you!
Wishing you lots of fun travels in 2016 and thanks for stopping by and commenting π
Beautiful pics as always Inma. Keep up with that outstanding work and have an amazing 2016 π
Thanks so much Leticia!
Beautiful! Looks like you’re doing some great things with your Instagram π I always have a loving / hating relationship with Insta. When I see your pics I really like it π But for myself it doesn’t really work. I actually see these pictures rather here in your post than on insta, haha π Personal thing, I know. Anyway, good job! Keep up the good work π
That’s funny Grietje! Thanks so much for stopping by and letting us know how you feel about Insta. It is indeed a beast π
Lovely Pics – I cant seem to get on with Instagram – I’m going to give it another shot next year…
Do it! It’s proven to be one of the most rewarding Social Media networks ever! π
I love the shot from Yogyakarta and the vivid colors in all of your photos.
Thanks so much π
Wow what awesome photos! I am going to follow you for sure π
Thanks so much Anita!
Gorgeous photos!! What kind of camera do you use?
Thanks so much! We use a few different cameras. Mostly the Nikon D5100, D700 and D750.
So many beautiful shots! I’m going to check now that I’m following you. I’m trying to work on Insta too but I need an Instagram husband!
Thanks so much Dannielle! Hope you find one soon OR get hold of a tripod / selfie stick / any flat surface in order to make it a reality π
You have put a lot of work into your stunning photos. Your Instagram account is worth subscribing to!
Thanks so much Carol!
By just looking at your Instagram photos I’ve already gotten some tips on how to capture a good picture. I think you are worth liking though, these are the kind of pictures that I personally like to give a heart to on IG.
Lovely comment Marge! Thanks so much π
First of all, this is a fantastic post and a great overview of your instagram. I love your pictures, and have seen you in action so I am not surprised with the amazing results. I have tried to experiment with what works on my instagram and my conclusion is that people mostly expect me to post pictures of beautiful Sardinian beaches and sea. Wildlife hardly gets any attention. Anyways, I have decided to stop worrying over engagement and likes as I have noticed that, despite the number of followers keeps going up, the percentage of those who like my pictures keeps getting lower. A few instagramers (real ones, not like me!) I have talked to are experiencing the same, and it is a bit disheartening because – as you say – without being obsessed we do need some lovin’ π
So freaking true, Claudia!
First of all, thanks for commenting. As you noticed a decrease in the engagement, the whole Instagram community has noticed it too. Unfortunately, since Facebook bought Instagram, it seems money has become a priority for this company (after all, isn’t that what every company is looking for?). Ads are now part of the network and unless you are part of that game, I think it is going downhill. Hope I am wrong. Anyway, let’s see! Big hug for you and Sardinia and hope to see you soon!
Great job guys! It’s been a good year for us on Instagram too π Happy travels!
Simone x | The Aussie Flashpacker
Glad to hear that Simone! Happy new year and happy travels!
Some beautiful photos in there! That zoom shot of the Petronas Towers in KL really sticks out to me, I can’t believe it’s not at the top of the list. Cheers, and just followed to looking forward to seeing more. π
lol creativity doesn’t reach everyone there! Thanks for your comment and hope 2016 brings you a lot of Instagram goodness too!
You take amazing pictures!! Sounds and looks like your year was full of adventures. Happy New Year and cheers to having a great 2016!
Thanks so much and hope you also have a great NYE and 2016! Here’s to that!
a lot of pictures, a lot of great sensations!
That’s right! Are you on Instagram as well? Let us know your username if you are! π Would love to have a look