Harbour overview images
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READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE UPLOADING TO THIS CATEGORY
The category is not to be treated as a repository for photos of distant vessels that would not meet site standards. Distant views where harbour features are a small part of the image may be considered for deletion. Members should understand the limitations of their camera.
USE THIS CATEGORY FOR
Photos with clearly visible Harbour features. This may include occupied/unoccupied berths and loading/unloading facilities. The harbour must be used by vessels that meet Shipspotting criteria
Photos of canal locks which meet the above criteria.
FOR THIS CATEGORY :-
DO NOT UPLOAD photos showing an area with ships anchored, but without visible harbour facilities. That type of photo should be placed in the Shipping (main) category, where views of more than one ship normally are placed. They must meet the requirement of this section of the FAQ titled Uploading Issues http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/x ... q/index.php?cat_id=16 (FIX)
DO NOT UPLOAD photos showing close-ups of lighthouses or beacons
DO NOT UPLOAD photos showing breakwaters with water or distant ships in the background, unless harbour features are clearly seen somewhere in the photo.
DO NOT UPLOAD photos of harbours for small yachts and boats used for recreational purposes.This includes Yacht Marinas.
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In the Description field
- Include information about the features shown in the photo.
- Do not include promotional information about harbour locations.
During the uploading process comply with the requirements of the Upload a new photo page
- THE HARBOUR NAME (ONLY) MUST BE PLACED IN THE TITLE BOX
- Dot the IMO box for Not Relevant
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Google and other searches for the named harbour.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harbour
For Shipspotting purposes, the words harbour and port can be taken to mean the same thing
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See Site Standards specific to this category below
SITE STANDARDS THAT APPLY TO ALL PHOTOS
1. Resolution (image size) must be between 1024 x 768 pixels and 4000 x 4000 pixels.
2. File size maximum is 4000 KB
3. Photos must be sharp and correctly exposed. Photos taken with fish eye lens that produce distorted images are not allowed.
If a Digital Photograph that has been enhanced and appears as good quality at screen size and also remains as good quality when enlarged then it has been done correctly, if on the other hand when enlarged it becomes corrupted and unnatural in appearance then it has been over enhanced and will not be allowed.
4. No silhouettes will be accepted
5. Full ships only. Foreground obstructions must not restrict the view of the ship. For all views, bows or sterns must not be cropped off. Bow and stern shots may be acceptable if they show the vessel from the waterline to the top of the superstructure.
Exceptions to this Rule
Ships alongside quays are allowed providing the ship can be clearly seen and is free of obstructions such as buildings, walkways and cranes and have no excessive foreground obstruction.
For bow and stern shots of ships alongside the whole length of the ship must be able to be seen, part views of bows and sterns are not acceptable.
For side shots the whole length of the Hull must be clearly shown above the quayside, if any part falls below the quayside it will not be accepted
6. The ship must be the main subject. Distant views and shots where the ship is a small part of the image may be considered for deletion. Members should understand the limitations of their camera.
7. If posting multiple photos, the angle must change by a minimum of 30 degrees between photos.When posting multiple photos of the same vessel taken on the same date the submission must be restricted to a maximum of 6 photos
8. The horizon must be level. If not, use free Picasa (see FAQ) or other photo manipulation software.
9. The date and location for the photo must be included in the Description, if not added from the Location and Date of photo menus on the Upload page.
10. Photographs showing people or crew in Ships Interior category or sub categories are not accepted.
11. When uploading, members must comply with copyright law. Post only photographs for which you have copyright ownership. Other peoples slides or negatives can only be used if their name and permission is stated in the description. No scans of ship photographs from publications are allowed, and this includes postcards and paintings.
Any photographs uploaded that are not taken or owned by the member and are considered to be copyright infringement are accepted in good faith and the member will be contacted.
If a member is contacted concerning copyright infringement and confirms that they consider them to be free of copyright and they remain on the website then the member must accept his/her responsibility for any possible legal challenge for copyright violation, the website cannot be held responsible.
SITE STANDARDS SPECIFIC TO THIS CATEGORY
A. The photo must demonstrate the characteristics of a harbour, for example a comprehensive overview with clearly visible features, occupied/unoccupied berths, or loading/unloading facilities.
B. Distant views and shots where harbour features are a small part of the image may be considered for deletion. Members should understand the limitations of their camera.
C. If posting multiple photos, links between them may be shown. There should be an obvious reason for the sequence which relates to the overview of the harbour.
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READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE UPLOADING TO THIS CATEGORY
The category is not to be treated as a repository for photos of distant vessels that would not meet site standards. Distant views where harbour features are a small part of the image may be considered for deletion. Members should understand the limitations of their camera.
USE THIS CATEGORY FOR
Photos with clearly visible Harbour features. This may include occupied/unoccupied berths and loading/unloading facilities. The harbour must be used by vessels that meet Shipspotting criteria
Photos of canal locks which meet the above criteria.
FOR THIS CATEGORY :-
DO NOT UPLOAD photos showing an area with ships anchored, but without visible harbour facilities. That type of photo should be placed in the Shipping (main) category, where views of more than one ship normally are placed. They must meet the requirement of this section of the FAQ titled Uploading Issues http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/x ... q/index.php?cat_id=16 (FIX)
DO NOT UPLOAD photos showing close-ups of lighthouses or beacons
DO NOT UPLOAD photos showing breakwaters with water or distant ships in the background, unless harbour features are clearly seen somewhere in the photo.
DO NOT UPLOAD photos of harbours for small yachts and boats used for recreational purposes.This includes Yacht Marinas.
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In the Description field
- Include information about the features shown in the photo.
- Do not include promotional information about harbour locations.
During the uploading process comply with the requirements of the Upload a new photo page
- THE HARBOUR NAME (ONLY) MUST BE PLACED IN THE TITLE BOX
- Dot the IMO box for Not Relevant
[Top]
Google and other searches for the named harbour.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harbour
For Shipspotting purposes, the words harbour and port can be taken to mean the same thing
[Top]
See Site Standards specific to this category below
SITE STANDARDS THAT APPLY TO ALL PHOTOS
1. Resolution (image size) must be between 1024 x 768 pixels and 4000 x 4000 pixels.
2. File size maximum is 4000 KB
3. Photos must be sharp and correctly exposed. Photos taken with fish eye lens that produce distorted images are not allowed.
If a Digital Photograph that has been enhanced and appears as good quality at screen size and also remains as good quality when enlarged then it has been done correctly, if on the other hand when enlarged it becomes corrupted and unnatural in appearance then it has been over enhanced and will not be allowed.
4. No silhouettes will be accepted
5. Full ships only. Foreground obstructions must not restrict the view of the ship. For all views, bows or sterns must not be cropped off. Bow and stern shots may be acceptable if they show the vessel from the waterline to the top of the superstructure.
Exceptions to this Rule
Ships alongside quays are allowed providing the ship can be clearly seen and is free of obstructions such as buildings, walkways and cranes and have no excessive foreground obstruction.
For bow and stern shots of ships alongside the whole length of the ship must be able to be seen, part views of bows and sterns are not acceptable.
For side shots the whole length of the Hull must be clearly shown above the quayside, if any part falls below the quayside it will not be accepted
6. The ship must be the main subject. Distant views and shots where the ship is a small part of the image may be considered for deletion. Members should understand the limitations of their camera.
7. If posting multiple photos, the angle must change by a minimum of 30 degrees between photos.When posting multiple photos of the same vessel taken on the same date the submission must be restricted to a maximum of 6 photos
8. The horizon must be level. If not, use free Picasa (see FAQ) or other photo manipulation software.
9. The date and location for the photo must be included in the Description, if not added from the Location and Date of photo menus on the Upload page.
10. Photographs showing people or crew in Ships Interior category or sub categories are not accepted.
11. When uploading, members must comply with copyright law. Post only photographs for which you have copyright ownership. Other peoples slides or negatives can only be used if their name and permission is stated in the description. No scans of ship photographs from publications are allowed, and this includes postcards and paintings.
Any photographs uploaded that are not taken or owned by the member and are considered to be copyright infringement are accepted in good faith and the member will be contacted.
If a member is contacted concerning copyright infringement and confirms that they consider them to be free of copyright and they remain on the website then the member must accept his/her responsibility for any possible legal challenge for copyright violation, the website cannot be held responsible.
SITE STANDARDS SPECIFIC TO THIS CATEGORY
A. The photo must demonstrate the characteristics of a harbour, for example a comprehensive overview with clearly visible features, occupied/unoccupied berths, or loading/unloading facilities.
B. Distant views and shots where harbour features are a small part of the image may be considered for deletion. Members should understand the limitations of their camera.
C. If posting multiple photos, links between them may be shown. There should be an obvious reason for the sequence which relates to the overview of the harbour.
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