SevenSeas Explorer's images are edited down from thousands of images in our data banks to ensure that only the best are readily available for our clients to choose from. What you don't see is the long frustrating periods when the animals don't show up, or the trash can filled with rejects. Skilled retouching is sometimes applied to enhance the impact of the images, which effectively enhances your article or product. These images must not be confused with 'royalty-free' or 'clipart' images, which are made and sold cheaply, lacking the individuality and high-end nature of rights protected images.

All the images have been scanned using the latest scanning technology, the images you receive are derived from the scans which SevenSeas Explorer uses to make fine art prints.

The images are initially scanned for archival storage at approximately one hundred and twenty megabytes, which is enough to resolve the grain particles in a 35mm frame. They are colour -corrected, enhanced and then cleaned up to remove any dust and scratches.

Images are sent to our clients as high resolution compressed Jpeg images by email, or as Tiff files on compact discs. If you prefer not to receive digital files, we can send you the transparencies under extreme circumstances. This is subject to certain conditions and agreements being accepted by all parties concerned. The cost of delivery has been included in are standard charges, however, special delivery arrangements are subject to additional costs.