FILM:
We can accept negative B+W, negative colour and positive colour transparencies of all film sizes. Do not send old glass plate negatives without first consulting the Picture Editor.

PRINTS:
Prints should be of at least 6"x4" (15x10cm) size and should be on glossy paper. Wet process or professionally produced digital prints are acceptable. Prints from ink jet printers may only be acceptable if they are from a 6 ink or more printer and are on Epson Premium Glossy paper or its equivalent. Prints from "fast process" high street stores are unlikely to be of sufficient quality. Dye Sublimation and Laser prints are acceptable.

DIGITAL:
After downloading the image from the camera please DO NOT manipulate the image except in the case of RAW files which should be converted to a TIF or JPG file format using the camera provided software. DO NOT crop, resize or resample the file. Rename the file to include the loco. number and/or location and your surname. Make a copy of the file for the purpose of manipulating the image for your own use. Do not make and submit prints from digital images send only the original digital image file by CD-Rom, Memory Card or Memory Stick or by email. Submit the disc, card or stick with a set of thumbnail prints of the images. Be sure the thumbnails print with the file name.

SUBMISSION: (revised May09)
DO NOT send discs in Jewel Cases. Place the disc in a disc envelope which can be purchased from Staples/Jessops etc. and mail in a padded envelope. Write your name on the disc with a suitable pen. Memory Cards or Sticks should be placed in a plastic bag. Negatives and transparencies should be placed in film envelopes, not in paper envelopes and be individually labeled. Prints should be labeled on the back or the full caption details written on the back in pencil. Do not use a ballpoint pen. A fully comprehensive caption must be provided with each image submitted. If sent by email the caption text should be in a separate paragraph within the text of the email and must contain full and accurate details of the subject matter. Please do not add the caption text to the file name. Images submitted without a fully detailed caption will not be considered for publication.

Send all material to the Picture Editor at Al Mafrak, George Hill Road, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 3JT or email to David Kelso. Please send no more than 2 image files per email. If sending more than 2 images by email advise in first message how many images you are sending in total.

Film material, memory cards and sticks will be returned. Prints and discs will not be returned.

David Kelso
Picture Editor

05/06/09