Photo upload guidelines
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SITE STANDARDS THAT APPLY TO ALL PHOTOS
We have site standards to ensure that AirNav Radar maintains its focus on good images of aircraft. In addition to these general standards, some categories have specific variations. Please contact us at [email protected] to raise any queries
Technical Image Requirements
Resolution
The photo resolution should fall within the range of 768 x 768 pixels and 4000 x 4000 pixels.
Aspect ratio
Please ensure that the width-to-height ratio does not exceed 1.9. Very wide photos will be rejected.
Orientation
Only horizontal photos are accepted. Vertical photos will not be supported.
File size
The maximum file size for each photo is 4MB.
Metadata (EXIF)
To maintain photo quality and preserve technical details, we insist that all submitted photos include intact, real, and verifiable EXIF data. Photos must be original works taken exclusively by the registered photographer uploading them. EXIF data provides valuable information about the camera settings, date, and time of capture, enhancing the authenticity and technical accuracy of our gallery. In case of doubt regarding a photo's authenticity or origin, it will be subject to a thorough review.
Image Content Guidelines
One Photo Per Aircraft
Photographers are requested to upload only one photograph per aircraft, in order to maintain the quality and organization of the gallery.
Main subject
The aircraft/airport must be the main subject. Distant views where the subject is a small part of the image are not accepted. Please note that our gallery is not intended as an artistic showcase, but as a technical and visual information resource. Photographers are encouraged to capture aircraft on the ground and from a side view. Photographs of aircraft in flight will be evaluated individually to determine whether they provide sufficient information for proper identification during tracking.
People
The incidental presence of crew, passengers or workers in normal activity (ie not posed) is acceptable. Photographs showing people in the foreground, or others that may invade personal privacy, are not permitted.
Exposure
All images should be appropriately exposed with adequate and natural lighting to show the aircraft/airport clearly, and without large white or black areas. Silhouettes are not accepted.
Sharpness
Images must be sharp. The main subject must display well-defined edges, aircraft markings and livery must not be pixelated, and all relevant parts of the subject must be properly in focus. Moderate digital enhancement for sharpness is acceptable, but the image must remain sharp in at least one of medium/full screen/original sizes on a screen of at least 280mm. It is accepted that older images, processed from prints or transparencies may not be as sharp as modern digital photographs.
Full subject only
For all views of aircraft, nose, wings and tail should not be cropped.
Obstructions
Foreground obstructions should not restrict the view of the aircraft/airport. Equipment and other vehicles that are associated with the normal working of the aircraaft are acceptable provided they do not dominate the image.
Level
The horizon must be level and verticals should appear so. The image should be straightened where necessary.
Borders & Watermarks
New digital images should not have added borders. Scanned historic images may retain a border provided it is unobtrusive and not decorative. Watermarks are acceptable provided they are discreet and do not impinge on the aircraft/airport image, and must match the registered photographer's name. In the case of a brand watermark, proof of ownership must be provided. QR electronic codes are not permitted.
What if the site standards are not met?
All photos submitted are reviewed by a volunteer Admin, who may have time to contact the member and offer guidance. But this cannot be guaranteed, and members have a personal responsibility to comply with site standards. Photos that have been rejected and resubmitted without the necessary corrections may result in the photographer being disqualified.