Putting this here because I keep typing the same reply.
A confirmation photo needs two things in the same story: cow morphology and visible water involvement. Distance is fine if the animal, waterline, and posture are still readable. A blurry brown rectangle plus the words 'trust me' is not a case file.
If you have a wide shot and a crop, upload both. The crop helps people see the animal. The wide shot keeps everyone honest.
