Standards for
Crop Formation Photography
2005 Revised Protocol

Marlantis Research
Computer Enhanced Graphics

Authored by W. "Buzz" Buzzard,Marlantis Research, California, USA


This protocol has been created based on recent information concerning crop circle formations and their surrounding environmental influence.

Thus far the majority of crop formations have not been properly recorded for purposes of photo analysis, by following this set of photographic guidelines a great deal of information not previously known will be gleaned using the protocol below.

This guideline will assist the investigator in preparing a thorough report. The report should be written in such a manner that it can be understood by persons of various educational backgrounds. This is an investigation. Treat it as you would a crime scene. Be thorough in your analysis. Remember that the fields will be scarred with foot traffic and the photo you take today may be the only pure record available.

Photographic Protocol Check List


Note the time, and date of photo session, when it started and ended. Catalog each photo; use a voice-recorder when possible to add detailed description quickly for each photograph.

Note the Camera(s) type, and film(s) used. If digital note the settings.

Note the type of aircraft when you are shooting aerial, and indicate how the photos were taken i.e. hand-held camera or affixed to aircraft. I you can avoid the shadow of your aircraft in the photo, please do so. Note the airport of departure and describe any communications during session.

Note the weather conditions, be sure to photograph unusual cloud patterns (indicate north). Note the altitude for each photo when possible.

Take a direct ‘one on one’ photo of the crop and indicate NORTH as close as possible, include the entire formation in the photo. Try several shots at different altitudes. If you do nothing else this is the most important task; note the longitude and latitude.

Take a forward angle shot of formation with it at the bottom of the frame, and the landscape at the top of frame looking north; a distance of 1/2 or more miles is best.

Do the same protocol viewing the formation looking South. This is important as there is often further information embedded in the landscape that the untrained eye does not detect.

If you wish, do the same from the East, and the West. You can never take to many photos.

Take several close-up shots. They can be pieced together with photo editing software later.

Note other person’s onboard aircraft and include a brief description of their participation; include full name, address, phone, and email.

Indicate the longitude and latitude of the crop formation and how you determined this information. Note what cities are nearby or any historical earthen works of interest. If an ancient location can be photographed with the formation please do so.

Keep track of any unusual occurrences during the flight, i.e.: radio transmission interference and the frequency, unusual light sources, or other aircraft in area. Detail the information you receive.

Note the type of computer (Mac/PC) you are using to work your images, include the operating system and the type of photo image program, i.e. Adobe Photoshop 5.5 etc.

If you are aware of any Law Enforcement or News Media involvement be sure to include their name and report numbers with the protocol.

If any of the above guidelines could not be performed, please indicate why.

These simple steps have been created to save you time and assist other investigators in their analysis. Be sure to include this protocol with your report and please mention the use of this protocol to other investigators, post where necessary.

It is our desire to keep the guideline short and simple, and we welcome your suggestions, questions and comments. Inquires may be directed to buzardt@scronline.com.

My thanks and appreciation ~ “Buzz” W. Buzzard
Marlantis Research

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