| Take pictures when the weather is good. Don't take pictures when it is raining, foggy, windy,
and snowing to submit as evidence. We do take photographs during bad weather but as a tool to
compare between natural (weather, dust, etc.) results and photographs that can not be explained.
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| Avoid smoking or people around you smoking while taking pictures. Again this can cast a false
image or result.
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| Make sure your camera lense is clean as dirt and smudges can project a false image.
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| Keep long hair tied up and out of the way.
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| Make sure to keep your camera strap and lense cap secure and out of the way when taking a picture.
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| Be aware taking pictures in cold weather as your breath can cast a false image. Be constantly
aware of your surroundings and conditions.
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| Do not take a picture facing the direction of the sun or any light.
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| Do not take a picture facing a mirror.
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| Talk before taking a picture. Ask permission and thank you, be courteous! Make them feel at ease.
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| Take plenty of pictures, the more you take increase your chances of capturing a image.
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| Take pictures when your other equipment is sending out signals of activity.
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| Take more pictures during colder months of the year. The months of October through February
are best.
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| Aim your camera in area between two and fifteen feet above ground when taking pictures as most
activity is in this area above ground. Tilt your camera at an angle.
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| Avoid shiny surfaces such as windows and other objects. It can cast a reflextion easily mistaken
for a ghostly image.
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| Constantly be aware of your surroundings, particles in the air, cell phones are famous for catching travelling dust particles.
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| DO NOT use a cell phone cameras other than to document movement of trigger objects.
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| Become familiar with false positives, use common sense.
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| Always research new techniques, theories, and equipment. Be sensible and honest in your approach.
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