Classification Notice for Camera Roll Duplicates
There are seven photos from this moment. They are nearly identical. One will eventually be the photo from this event. The other six will remain.
CLASSIFICATION NOTICE RE: Near-duplicate photography within the camera roll TYPE: Deferred curation pending optimal conditions
Description
A set of near-duplicate photos is classified as photos taken in rapid succession of the same subject, in which the differences between individual photos are not immediately apparent and the best photo cannot be identified without a comparison that requires time and a large screen.
The comparison has not occurred. All photos have been retained.
The Retention Logic
Deleting a photo while still at the location risks deleting the best version. Deleting photos immediately after the event, on a small phone screen, risks incorrect selection. Both risks are real.
The correct time to delete duplicates is during a review session at a computer, where photos can be compared at full size, with adequate light and time. This session is scheduled for later.
Later is a period that has not been specifically dated. It occurs after the photos have accumulated to the point where a review session becomes necessary. The photos are currently below that threshold, in the range where deletion feels premature and review feels unwarranted.
The Growth Pattern
The camera roll contains 4,247 photos. Of those, approximately 31% are near-duplicates by conservative estimate. The proportion has been consistent across the past three years.
The deferred curation sessions produce approximately two hours of work followed by a camera roll that is reduced by 20-25% before filling again within six weeks.
The Current State
Seven photos from today's event. All retained. Classification: pending review. Review timing: later. All seven will be there when later arrives.