By our founder, Ralf Stelander
By the 1x Management and crew
Published by Yvette Depaepe, the 14th of November 2024

by Christian Roustan (Kikroune)

We would like to gently remind everyone of the presentation standards outlined in our FAQ
for submitting images to curation.

NO FRAMES or BORDERS

To maintain fairness, quality, and the distinctive visual harmony of our site, all submitted images must be presented exactly as intended for publication — without any added frames, borders, signatures, or other visual elements that alter the original composition. Borders, in particular, disrupt the uniform and clean presentation that defines the 1x aesthetic and overall viewing experience.

See FAQ:
Can I add borders to my photos?
To make sure that all photos have a uniform and beautiful style we do not allow borders in photos on 1x. Please make sure to upload all photos without any borders. Creative borders which are integrated into the picture might be accepted on rare occasions but to have the greatest chance of publication please avoid borders.

Recently, an increasing number of framed images have appeared in published photographs.
While these were accidentally passed through the curation system, they will no longer be accepted.

NO WATERMARKS, LOGOS or COPYRIGHTS

Please also note that names, watermarks, or any identifying marks are not permitted. This rule is essential to protect the anonymity of the curation process and to prevent bias or “buddy voting.” Each image should stand on its own artistic merit, ensuring a fair and balanced review for all members.

See FAQ
Can I add watermarks in my photos?
We do not allow photos to be uploaded with added text, borders, watermarks, logos or copyrights. However, to protect your images we can automatically add watermarks with your copyright if you activate it in Settings in your account menu. Check the box "Append my name on all my photos (copyright protection)" and then remember to click save.

From now on, images that do not meet these presentation standards will unfortunately not be accepted for curation.

We sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation in upholding the quality, fairness, and visual beauty that make our community so special. Thank you for your continued passion and for sharing your inspiring work with us.

With warm regards,
Our founder Ralf Stelander
The 1x Management and crew

You can see the full FAQ here.