Photographs, Sketches & Annotation Flashcards

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What is a ground photograph?

A photograph taken from ground level, e.g. with a camera during fieldwork; it needs annotating to show features.

What is the main advantage of an aerial photograph over a ground photograph?

It covers a wider area, so it is useful for showing spatial patterns.

What is the difference between a label and an annotation?

A label just names a feature; an annotation adds detail explaining or interpreting what is shown.

What are the steps to draw a labelled sketch from a photograph?

e.g. a photo of an eroding cliff

1. Draw a frame and the main outlines only, e.g. cliff line, sea and beach.
2. Label the key landforms, e.g. stack, wave-cut platform.
3. Add annotations with geographical detail, e.g. 'steep cliff of soft boulder clay'.