is dv 2016 photo valid?
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Britsimon
Super Moderator
hi all,
i have just applied for dv 2016 with this photo :
i just worry about the shadow on the right side, what do you think?
and should i re-apply with another pic?
advise me plz thank's
YOU CANNOT APPLY TWICE!!! YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED IF YOU DO.
The photo looks fine apart from the great big black egg in the middle of your face.
Sensei-san
Active Member
I have a photo with kind of blueish background. Do you think it's ok if I removed the back ground from the photo?
Charisma
Active Member
Britsimon
Super Moderator
The specification mention a light background, so if it is a light blue tint, you're ok, if not, yes you can remove the background but be sure to not change your appearance in any way.
johnnybanda
Member
If the computer at the lottery.gov accepted the photo, then you are game. Don't worry about the photo at this stage. Worry about the probability of your selection. Besides, there is no human who's going to inspect your photo at this stage. There are too many of them. The computer has already done its job. Rest the case!hi all,
i have just applied for dv 2016 with this photo :
i just worry about the shadow on the right side, what do you think?
and should i re-apply with another pic?
advise me plz thank's
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Let's be careful with the kind of response/feedback we provide to people, don't generalize on things. The fact that the photo validator accepted an uploaded picture does not necessarily mean the photo is okay.
About 2 years ago, a forum member once tested it by uploading a picture of their dog and the photo validator confirmed it to be okay simply because it met the required size dimensions. So telling people they're okay if it accepts their picture is erroneous and misleading!
I once uploaded a black picture (only lack, taken at night, we couldn't see anything)... and it accepted... the validator by then was only checking the dimension... I don't know if it changed by then
johnnybanda
Member
That's too bad. But why should someone validate a blank picture when the specs say there should be a an image human being there? I think those are extremes. If the picture that is sent is color and is of a human being showing the face, and up the shoulders and it passes the validator, then you are game. Why should someone snap a dog and pass it thru the validator? Don't think that's abuse?
We were testing what was checked during the validator. Some people were saying it only check the dimentions while other said it tested the whole picture... so we checked
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Learn to read between the lines. The examples @jayo2k and I gave above are to point out the error with your response about people being game if the official photo validator accepts their photos. People where simply testing to see how advanced the photo validator is in checking uploaded pictures.
So again, stop telling people "If the picture that is sent is color and is of a human being showing the face, and up the shoulders and it passes the validator, then you are game" because that is not true!
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
@samuelelh,
Your post advertising your tutorial about the photo validator has been deleted. It is interesting to note that as a newly registered member, your only post is about this self-created tutorial of yours.
Your post advertising your tutorial about the photo validator has been deleted. It is interesting to note that as a newly registered member, your only post is about this self-created tutorial of yours.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
I really couldn't care less if you've known Simon from the creation of time or not. I tend to call a spade a spade, if something smells fishy to me I will not hesitate to point it out. Again your very first post was a self promotion, even if you believe it's the next best great thing that will safe mankind, it cannot be allowed!
shorrie
Registered Users (C)
Just found out that the US Embassy Nairobi on 17th October were answering questions in regards to DV 2015 and most especially DV 2016....
For instance someone asked:
Does the quality of the picture yu add their matter can it be self taken by the phone?
U.S. Embassy Nairobi Pictures must be passport size photos, no cell phone pictures are allowed.
Visit their Facebook page and have a look at the various questions asked and the Embassy's Response.
For instance someone asked:
Does the quality of the picture yu add their matter can it be self taken by the phone?
U.S. Embassy Nairobi Pictures must be passport size photos, no cell phone pictures are allowed.
Visit their Facebook page and have a look at the various questions asked and the Embassy's Response.
shorrie
Registered Users (C)
Sample another question in regards to children:
- What if i apply and win,yet on the application form i had stated i have two kids and i happen to get another one before winning?...will there be complications about the new born?
Like · Reply · 4 · October 17 at 10:09am · Edited
U.S. Embassy NairobiJimmy, many people have children AFTER the apply. If you win, just have the baby added after the birth and provide the birth certificate.
Like · 1 · October 17 at 10:10am
U.S. Embassy NairobiBut make sure you list all children that are already born!
JILL lucky
New Member
Photo validator only measures 600x600pxl, it doesn't correct or analyze the composition of photo. That's what I think and tested.
From what I've heard, cell phone pictures are accepted if the quality is good, 600*600 in front of a white background and with the shoulder/face-no jewleries