(1) Ground features are difficult to identify or
interpret without symbols and are often obscured by
other ground detail as, for example, buildings in wooded
areas.
(2) Position location and scale are only approximate.
(3) Detailed variations in the terrain features are not
readily apparent without overlapping photography and a
stereoscopic viewing instrument.
(4) Because of a lack of contrasting colors and tone,
a photograph is difficult to use in poor light.
(5) It lacks marginal data.
(6) It requires more training to interpret than a map.