RULES & REGULATIONS
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1. The exhibition is open to anyone; however, an entry may be rejected when the sponsoring
organization or its agent, in its reasonable discretion, believes the entry does not conform to the
exhibition rules and conditions.
An entrant’s images will not be presented to the judges consecutively. An entrant’s four images will
be distributed throughout four rounds of judging in that section. Distribution of images shall be in the
same round order as submitted by the entrant.
Entries must originate as photographs (image-captures of objects via light sensitivity) made by the
entrant on photographic emulsion or acquired digitally. By virtue of submitting an entry, the entrant
certifies the work as his own (aliases are not permitted). The entrant permits the sponsors to
reproduce all or part of the entered material free of charge for publication and/or display in media
related to the exhibition. This may include low resolution posting on a website. Note: Entrants who
indicate that their images may not be reproduced or used “will not be eligible for awards” or inclusion
in audio-visuals of the exhibition “and could be subject to disqualification” by the exhibition sponsors.
The exhibition assumes no liability of any misuse of copyright. Images may be altered, either
electronically or otherwise, by the maker. Artwork or computer graphics created by the entrant may be
incorporated provided the photographic content predominates, subject to Nature, Photo Travel and
Photojournalism divisional restrictions. All final work must be on photographic film, or on electronic
file, or on photographic or electronic print material, mounting excepted.
No title or identification of the maker shall be visible anywhere on the face of an image, print mat or
mount entered in a PSA Recognized exhibition.
Each image must have a unique title. Once an image has been accepted in a PSA Recognized
exhibition, that same image, or a like “in camera” or a “reproduction” duplicate of that image:
May not be entered or re-entered in any section of the same Division Star Ratings class in that
exhibition regardless of media, format, or title.
May not be re-titled for entry in any other PSA Recognized exhibition, including translation into
another language.
Images meeting the Monochrome Definition and non-manipulated color images from the same
capture shall be considered the same image and must be given the same title.
PSA members working on Galaxy and Diamond Star Ratings shall be allowed to continue using
different titles of monochrome versions and color versions of the same capture that have already
been accepted until the required number of acceptances for those titles have been completed.
Words such as “Untitled” and “No Title” are not acceptable as part or all of an image’s title, nor are
camera capture filenames.
An image may be entered in only one section where acceptances of that image in multiple sections
would be eligible for the same star path.
2. i. Acceptances in PID recognized Color sections shall be credited towards PID Color Star
Ratings and Who’s Who Color listings. Monochrome images accepted in PID recognized Color
sections shall only be credited towards PID Color Star Ratings.
ii. Acceptances in PID recognized Monochrome sections shall be credited towards PID Monochrome
Star Ratings and Who’s Who Monochrome listings.
3. An entry should not exceed 1024px in width and 768px in height. Resolution should be 72dpi.
Maximum filesize allowed is 1 MB. Images will be presented to the jury at same dimension by digital
projection, sRGB colour space.
4. While filling up the online entry form, full Image Titles and author’s Name and Surname should
be entered as the author wants them to appear in the catalogue and PSA EDAS.
5. Notifications with individual scores will be sent by email and result can be downloaded from
website as well.
6. By entering this exhibition, you are explicitly consenting to the personal details you have
supplied, including email addresses, being held, processed and used by the exhibition organizers for
purposes associated with this exhibition. You also explicitly consent to such information being sent to
organizations that have accorded official recognition, patronage or accreditation to this exhibition. You
acknowledge and accept that entering this exhibition means that the status and results of your entry
may be made public.
7. When an entrant fills in the Entry Form to submit an entry the entrant will see a feature to
affirm he or she has read these Conditions of Entry when he or she fills out the entry form. If the
entrant does not so affirm the entry will not be submitted.
8. If at any time, it is determined in the reasonable discretion of the exhibition organizer or the
judges before, during, or after the judging of an exhibition that an entrant has submitted entries where
one or more images may fail to comply with these Conditions of Entry, including the stated definitions,
the exhibition organizers reserve the right to delete the entry from the exhibition and void any or all
acceptances or awards in connection with the exhibition. Fees may be forfeited or refunded in these
circumstances. The entrant acknowledges that the decision of the exhibition organizers or the judges
is final. In order to ensure that images comply with the Conditions of Entry and definitions, the
exhibition organizers may carry out reasonable measures to verify that: a) the images are the original
work of the entrant and b) the images comply with the rules and definitions as set out in these
Conditions of Entry. These steps include, but are not limited to, questioning any entrant, requiring the
submission of RAW files or other digital files representing the original capture of the submitted
image(s), confronting the entrant with evidence that one or more submitted images fails to comply
with the Conditions of Entry (also known as Entry Rules), and offering the entrant a reasonable
opportunity to provide counter evidence to refute the exhibition organizer’s evidence by a set
deadline. Such entries that are not cleared or are still questionable after the entrant has presented
evidence may be considered in breach of these Conditions of Entry, and declined. Such entries may
be referred to PSA for further investigation of possible ethics violations. PSA retains the right to
investigate in any way all complaints/suspicions of breaches of entry conditions, impose sanctions if
deemed necessary, void the acceptances of any image found to violate the PSA rules, include the
entrant’s name on the list of sanctions provided to Exhibitions, and share such investigations with
FIAP. Entrants automatically agree to these terms by the act of entering the Exhibition and agree to
cooperate with any investigation.
9 If at any time, it is determined in the reasonable discretion of the exhibition organizer or the judges
before, during, or after the judging of an exhibition that an entrant has submitted entries where one or
more images may fail to comply with these Conditions of Entry, including the stated definitions, the
exhibition organizers reserve the right to delete the entry from the exhibition and void any or all
acceptances or awards in connection with the exhibition. Fees may be forfeited or refunded in these
circumstances. The entrant acknowledges that the decision of the exhibition organizers or the judges
is final.
In order to ensure that images comply with the Conditions of Entry and definitions, the exhibition
organizers may carry out reasonable measures to verify that:
a) the images are the original work of the entrant and
b) the images comply with the rules and definitions as set out in these Conditions of Entry.
These steps include, but are not limited to, questioning any entrant, requiring the submission of RAW
files or other digital files representing the original capture of the submitted image(s), confronting the
entrant with evidence that one or more submitted images fails to comply with the Conditions of Entry
(also known as Entry Rules), and offering the entrant a reasonable opportunity to provide counter
evidence to refute the exhibition organizer’s evidence by a set deadline. Such entries that are not
cleared or are still questionable after the entrant has presented evidence may be considered in
breach of these Conditions of Entry, and declined. Such entries may be referred to PSA for further
investigation of possible ethics violations.
PSA retains the right to investigate in any way all complaints/suspicions of breaches of entry
conditions, impose sanctions if deemed necessary, void the acceptances of any image found to
violate the PSA rules, include the entrant’s name on the list of sanctions provided to Exhibitions, and
share such investigations with FIAP. Entrants automatically agree to these terms by the act of
entering the Exhibition and agree to cooperate with any investigation.
10. All entries shall conform to the stricter of the definitions given below for acceptances to be
validated by all the International Organizations granting recognition or patronage.
11. Judges will view the images remotely at their own equipment (monitors) with min. display size
23 inches.
12. A Digital PDF Catalogue will be available on website for entrants to download.
13. Decision of judges will be final and binding
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14. While every effort is made to ensure safe handling of all entries,
Foto Aart Super Circuit accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage that may occur.
It is a condition of entering that you acknowledge that your entry has no commercial value.
Submission of Entries to the Salon implies acceptance of the above regulations. |
15. Please read the above regulations carefully and try to avoid unnecessary correspondences. Still for further queries, if, any, contact us at
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16. WE THANK YOU SINCERELY FOR JOINING AND WISH YOU SUCCESS. |
PSA MONOCHROME
An image is considered to be Monochrome only if it gives the impression of having no color (i.e.
contains only shades of gray which can include pure black and pure white) OR it gives the
impression of being a greyscale image that has been toned in one color across the entire image.
(For example by Sepia, red, gold, etc.) A greyscale or multi-colored image modified or giving the
impression of having been modified by partial toning, multi-toning or by the inclusion of spot
coloring does not meet the definition of monochrome and shall be classified as a Color Work.
PSA PHOTO TRAVEL
A Photo Travel image expresses the characteristic features or culture of a land as they are found naturally.
There are no geographic limitations. Images from events or activities arranged specifically for photography,
or of subjects directed or hired for photography are not appropriate. Close up pictures of people or objects
must include features that provide information about the environment. Techniques that add, relocate, replace
or remove any element of the original image, except by cropping, are not permitted. The only allowable
adjustments are removal of dust or digital noise, restoration of the appearance of the original scene, and
complete conversion to greyscale monochrome. Other derivations, including infrared, are not permitted. All
images must appear natural.
PSA JOURNALISM
Photojournalism entries shall consist of images with informative content and emotional impact,
reflecting the human presence in our world. The journalistic (story-telling) value of the image shall
receive priority over pictorial quality. In the interest of credibility, images that misrepresent the truth,
such as those from events or activities specifically arranged for photography or of subjects directed or
hired for photography, are not eligible.
Techniques that add, relocate, replace or remove any element of the original image, except by
cropping, are not permitted. The only allowable modifications are removal of dust, scratches or digital
noise, restoration of the existing appearance of the original scene, sharpening that is not obvious, and
conversion to greyscale monochrome. Derivations, including infrared, are not eligible. All images must appear natural.
PSA NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
Nature photography is restricted to the use of the photographic process to depict all branches ofnatural history, except anthropology and archeology, in such a fashion that a well-informed person will be able to identify the subject material and certify its honest presentation. The story telling value of a photograph must be weighed more than the pictorial quality while maintaininghigh technical quality. Human elements shall not be present, except where those human elementsare integral parts of the nature story such as nature subjects,
like barn owls or storks, adaptedto an environment modified by humans, or where those human elements are in situations depictingnatural forces, like hurricanes or tidal waves. Scientific bands, scientific tags or radio collars onwild animals are permissible. Photographs of human created hybrid plants, cultivated plants,feral animals, domestic animals, or mounted specimens are ineligible, as is any form ofmanipulation that alters the truth of the photographic statement. No techniques that add,relocate, replace, or remove pictorial elements except by cropping are permitted.
Techniques thatenhance the presentation of the photograph without changing the nature story or the pictorialcontent, or without altering the content of the original scene, are permitted including HDR, focusstacking and dodging/burning. Techniques that remove elements added by the camera, such asdust spots, digital noise, and film scratches, are allowed. Stitched images are not permitted. Allallowed adjustments must appear natural. Color images can be converted to greyscalemonochrome. Infrared images, either direct captures or derivations, are not allowed.
Images entered in Nature sections meeting the Nature Photography Definition above can havelandscapes, geologic formations, weather phenomena, and extant organisms as the primarysubject matter. This includes images taken with the subjects in controlled conditions, such as zoos,game farms, botanical gardens, aquariums and any enclosure where the subjects are totallydependent on man for food.
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