A caption should identify the place, subject and relevant context without merely describing visible colors. It also should not claim facts the photographer did not establish.
Why this matters
Record spellings, direction, date and activity at the scene. Verify cultural, wildlife and architectural identifications before publication.
Make the plan usable
Separate direct observation, attributed information and interpretation while details are fresh. Record the details that would be difficult to recover during a delay, and leave enough margin to change the plan when the evidence changes.
Questions worth answering
- What did you observe?
- Who said it?
- What needs verification?
- Which detail locates the reader?
Verify before travel
Schedules, access, prices, policies and conditions can change. Check current official information and confirm any detail that would determine whether the trip works.
