The site standards say the following:
READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE UPLOADING TO THIS CATEGORY
The category is not to be treated as a repository for photos of distant vessels that would not meet site standards. Distant views where harbour features are a small part of the image may be considered for deletion. Members should understand the limitations of their camera.
USE THIS CATEGORY FOR
Photos with clearly visible Harbour features. This may include occupied/unoccupied berths and loading/unloading facilities. The harbour must be used by vessels that meet Shipspotting criteria
Photos of canal locks which meet the above criteria.
FOR THIS CATEGORY :-
DO NOT UPLOAD photos showing an area with ships anchored, but without visible harbour facilities. That type of photo should be placed in the Shipping (main) category, where views of more than one ship normally are placed. They must meet the requirement of this section of the FAQ titled Uploading Issues
http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/x ... q/index.php?cat_id=16 (FIX)
DO NOT UPLOAD photos showing close-ups of lighthouses or beacons
DO NOT UPLOAD photos showing breakwaters with water or distant ships in the background, unless harbour features are clearly seen somewhere in the photo.
DO NOT UPLOAD photos of harbours for small yachts and boats used for recreational purposes.This includes Yacht Marinas.]
So the answer to the deletion one of your shots is given in the final sentence. And yet I would support those who would argue that for instance Monaco is not exactly a Marina, given the amount of sizeable yards that are for too large to enter a small British clay exporting port, of which a shot would qualify for inclusion. It sometimes seems that we are making life difficult for ourselves. Would there be a great opposition from members to delete the final four words of this section i.e. : This includes Yacht Marinas. ?