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WikiProject Earth Guidelines

WikiProject Earth Guidelines provide detailed instructions for uploading, categorizing, and managing aerial image sets. Following these guidelines ensures consistency, enhances discoverability, and maintains the quality of our archive.

Filename standards

Adhering to standardized filenames helps in organizing and locating images efficiently.

Format: WPEImageSet_YYYYMMDD_Description_uniquefilename.jpg

 * Example: WPEImageSet_20230615_NewYork_CentralPark_DSC0023.jpg

Components:

 * Location: Include the specific area or landmark name.
 * Date: Use the YYYYMMDD format to indicate the date the photo was taken.
 * Description: Provide a brief description of the content or notable feature.

Metadata standards

Feel free to strip personal metadata from the EXIF if you'd like, but including some features is crucial for the utility of the images.

EXIF Metadata:

 * Date and Time: Ensure the capture date and time are accurate.
 * GPS Coordinates: Latitude, longitude and altitude (AGL or ASL) for geotagging.
 * Camera Information: Model, lens, and settings used.

Categorization

Proper categorization aids in the systematic organization of images. A specific category should be created for each image set and each photograph should be tagged with that category. Other categories are welcome but not necessary.

Essential category:

 * Category:WPEImageSet - Name (e.g., WPEImageSet - Central Park in New York, June 2023)

Optional categories:

 * Category:Aerial photographs by country
 * Category:Aerial photographs by year
 * Specific geographic features (e.g., Category:Mountains of Country)
 * Landmarks (e.g., Category:Central Park)
 * Environmental conditions (e.g., Category:Drought in Country)
 * Specific categories according to each individual image's content

Licensing

Ensure all uploaded images comply with Commons licensing policies.

Special Considerations:

 * Always make sure to follow local rules and regulations regarding UAV flying and photography sharing, including copyright rules.

Upload procedures

Follow these steps to upload aerial image sets:

1. Preparation:

  * Ensure filenames and metadata are correctly formatted. Batch rename your image sets before uploading.
  * Ensure each image has complete EXIF metadata.

2. Uploading:

  * Use the Commons upload wizard or batch upload tools (see below).

3. Post-Upload:

  * Verify images are correctly categorized.
  * Add relevant descriptions and tags.
  * Link images to appropriate WikiProject Earth pages.

Batch uploading tools

Utilize tools for efficient batch uploading and management of images.

VicuñaUploader: A versatile tool for batch uploading images to Commons.
Pattypan: Spreadsheet-based batch uploader, useful for detailed metadata entry.

Support and resources

Community Support:

 * Join discussions on the talk page.
 * Seek assistance from experienced members.