Nataly 38 #1 January 24, 2010 So.. Which pic should go on my brand-new UK passport? (I'm SO excited!! I'll be a real citizen "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amstalder 0 #2 January 24, 2010 I like the one on the left. Congrats on the citizenship Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k-dubjumps 0 #3 January 24, 2010 Both are good, but I like the one on the right a little more. I think your eyes look brighter in that one.Adrenaline is my crack DPH #3 D.S. #16 FAG #12 Muff Brother #4406 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #4 January 24, 2010 Thanks! For now I'm just sending the application through.. In theory they could reject me But I meet all the criteria so I'm pretty sure it'll be fine - I've (mostly) behaved during my 5 years here!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amstalder 0 #5 January 24, 2010 Well I'll keep my fingers crossed for you until you know for sure! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #6 January 24, 2010 Quote Well I'll keep my fingers crossed for you until you know for sure! Oh dear GOD - don't do that!! You'll be crossing your fingers for about 6 months! Ha ha ha!!"There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jbag 0 #7 January 24, 2010 where did you come from before the UK?IHYD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ifall 0 #8 January 24, 2010 Canada dude. Don't you pay attention? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyBastard 0 #9 January 24, 2010 without looking at them the one that makes you look like the biggest twat.Dude #320 "Superstitious" is just a polite way of saying "incredibly fucking stupid". DONK! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #10 January 24, 2010 Quote Thanks! For now I'm just sending the application through.. In theory they could reject me But I meet all the criteria so I'm pretty sure it'll be fine - I've (mostly) behaved during my 5 years here!! It's not a matter or behaving, it's getting caught misbehaving... I vote right.Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #11 January 24, 2010 Quote Quote Thanks! For now I'm just sending the application through.. In theory they could reject me But I meet all the criteria so I'm pretty sure it'll be fine - I've (mostly) behaved during my 5 years here!! It's not a matter or behaving, it's getting caught misbehaving... I vote right. Well (knock on wood) I haven't yet been caught "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #12 January 24, 2010 Right side looks better IMO :-)Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydveraz 0 #13 January 24, 2010 The right one for sure! Arizona only has two seasons, Hot and HOTTER! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene03 0 #14 January 24, 2010 Left, more color to your complexion and a rounder looking face with fuller hair. In the right one with bad lighting you look pale (it is England ) and your face seems narrower and one dimensional, your hair appears flat and stringy. “The only fool bigger than the person who knows it all is the person who argues with him. Stanislaw Jerzy Lec quotes (Polish writer, poet and satirist 1906-1966) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #15 January 24, 2010 Quote Left, more color to your complexion and a rounder looking face with fuller hair. In the right one with bad lighting you look pale (it is England ) and your face seems narrower and one dimensional, your hair appears flat and stringy. I *totally* agree!! But I'm worried the one on the left is too dark & won't meet the passport standards.."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rygon 0 #16 January 24, 2010 i'd go for the right hand one just cos the background colour Quote Photos must show a plain, uniform, light grey or cream background. 5 - 10% grey is recommended as a background. full rules here http://www.ips.gov.uk/cps/rde/xchg/ips_live/hs.xsl/36.htm Congratulations on getting a UK passport btw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene03 0 #17 January 24, 2010 Any chance one of your computer savvy friends could lighten it up a bit and still keep it sorta the same? Hey Geeks, make nice with the lady and get a free smile.Just seen Rygons post. “The only fool bigger than the person who knows it all is the person who argues with him. Stanislaw Jerzy Lec quotes (Polish writer, poet and satirist 1906-1966) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rygon 0 #18 January 24, 2010 Also forgot to add that the pic has to line up with this http://www.ips.gov.uk/cps/files/ips/live/assets/documents/ips_eye_distance_template_trade_v1.pdf Only know cos i had to get a new passport this week ( £83 robbing bastards grr) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #19 January 24, 2010 QuoteAlso forgot to add that the pic has to line up with this http://www.ips.gov.uk/cps/files/ips/live/assets/documents/ips_eye_distance_template_trade_v1.pdf Only know cos i had to get a new passport this week ( £83 robbing bastards grr) Yeah, I know the requirements, and it's this one I'm not sure about for the pic on the left: "Photos must show both edges of the face clearly" I had both taken professionally, so they *should* meet the standards, but I do think my face on the left has shadows on it.. I think it's probably too dark, but I like me better in it.. *sigh*.. Decisions, decisions.. It'll be on there for 10 years.. They're both a bit cringe-worthy, I think!! Edit: £83 sounds like a bargain.. It's gonna cost me £720 for my application.."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene03 0 #20 January 25, 2010 Don't want to get this put in Speakers Corner but... "It ensures that there is sufficient distance between the key facial reference points for us to obtain a facial biometric."“The only fool bigger than the person who knows it all is the person who argues with him. Stanislaw Jerzy Lec quotes (Polish writer, poet and satirist 1906-1966) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #21 January 25, 2010 Meh, don't worry about it too much. NONE of the customs folks care about how you look in the passport photo. Everyone has butt-ugly passport photos (driver's license too). Besides, after spending hours going through airport security, being stuck on the plane for more hours (usually with a screaming kid behind you kicking your seat) you'll look a lot closer to a crappy pic than a pretty one.Are you giving up your Canadian citizenship for the Brit? or going dual? "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #22 January 25, 2010 QuoteDon't want to get this put in Speakers Corner but... "It ensures that there is sufficient distance between the key facial reference points for us to obtain a facial biometric." I think the new passports can be scanned electronically & it's something to do with software recognising people from a "wanted" database.. Increased security measures, etc.. In a way, it's surprising to me that passports are still so "behind the times" in terms of technology.. But hey.. Some things take time (and money).."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #23 January 25, 2010 Quote Besides, after spending hours going through airport security, being stuck on the plane for more hours (usually with a screaming kid behind you kicking your seat) you'll look a lot closer to a crappy pic than a pretty one. Ha ha!! So true!! Quote Are you giving up your Canadian citizenship for the Brit? or going dual? Happily, I don't have to give up my Canadian citizenship, so I will have both "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 42 #24 January 25, 2010 Quote Thanks! For now I'm just sending the application through.. In theory they could reject me But I meet all the criteria so I'm pretty sure it'll be fine - I've (mostly) behaved during my 5 years here!! Has anyone asked.... why do you want to be a Brit? Is it the fact that Charles will one day be King? "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyBastard 0 #25 January 25, 2010 how come you get one of our passports? are we giving them away now?Dude #320 "Superstitious" is just a polite way of saying "incredibly fucking stupid". DONK! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
