Panel of Jury Member's |
GARGI DE – EFIAP, FFIP
PIYALI MITRA - EFIAP/b, EPSA, EFIP
SHARMALI DAS - EFIAP/g, GMPSA, GPU Crown 3, GPA PESGSPC, Hon.PESGSPC, FFIP
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SECTIONS: There are four sections namely:
A) PID Monochrome (PIDM), B) PID Color (PIDC), C) Nature (ND) and D) Photo travel (PTD)
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IMAGE AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
This exhibition is open to anyone; however, an entry may be rejected when the Sponsor or the
Exhibition Organizers, in their reasonable discretion, believes the entry does not conform to
exhibition rules and these Conditions of Entry. Membership in any photographic organization is
not required.
Sanctions: Entries will not be accepted from any entrant who is currently sanctioned by PSA.
PSA Star Ratings
To receive proper Star ratings credit from PSA, entrants must provide their names and country
exactly the same in each exhibition. Aliases are not permitted. Please contact PSA in the event of
name changes or relocating to another country.
Image Creation
Entries must originate as photographs (image-captures of objects via light sensitivity) made by the
entrant on photographic emulsion or acquired digitally.
Certification:
By virtue of submitting an image, the entrant certifies the work as his or her own (Images may not
incorporate elements produced by anyone else (for example: clip art, images or art by others
downloaded from the Internet). Aliases are not allowed. 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.
Alteration and Computer Generation Subject to Divisional restrictions (particularly Nature, Photo
Travel, and Photojournalism) images may be altered, either electronically or otherwise, by the
maker. Adjustments to enhance images or creatively modify images are allowed providing the
underlying photograph is retained in a way that is obvious to the viewer. Images may not be
constructed entirely with a computer, and must be the sole work of the author. All parts of the
image have to be photographed by the author who is holding the copyright of all works submitted.
Re-use of accepted images:
Once an image has been accepted in a PSA or FIAP Recognized
exhibition, any identical image, or near identical image, may not, in future, 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 into any other PSA or FIAP Recognized
exhibition, including translation into another language.
Entry:
An Entry consists of, up to and including, four (4) images entered by a single Entrant into the
same Section. An entrant may only enter a specific Section once.
Titles:
Each image must have a unique title. That unique title must be used for entry of that image or of
an Identical Image into any and all PSA & FIAP-Recognized exhibitions. Titles must be 35
characters or fewer. No titles may be visible to the judges, and nothing in the image may identify
the maker. Titles must not include file extensions such as .jpg or .jpeg (or any other camera
capture filenames), or words such as "untitled" or "no title". Titles may not consist solely of
numbers.
Color and Monochrome:
Color and Monochrome images from the same capture that share substantial pictorial content in
common will be considered the same image and must be given the same title.
However, PSA members working on Galaxy and Diamond Star Ratings are 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 has been
completed.
Maximum 4 images may be entered in each section. Total 16 Images can be submitted. 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 OR FIAP 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.
ORGANISATION:
The Exhibition will be conducted in accordance with the rules of PSA and FIAP & FIP.
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 will
be in the same round order as submitted by the entrant.
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
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JUDGING PROCEDURE:
The Judging process and exhibition presentation of the photographs will be carried out using
HP/DELL Laptops and Philips 139 cm (55 inches) 6100 Series 4K LED Smart TV 55PUT6103S/94
supporting Resolution 1920×1080 pixel at 300 ppi.
There will be 3 judges in each section for total of 3 rounds of judging. The process will start with
Round 1 where each of the 3 judges will mark each photograph based on their merit following the
standards set by PSA on a scale of 5. The second round is conducted on a scale of 25 following
which the award round or the third round is conducted. Each image is judged based on the score
of the second round and then each award is declared based on the decision of the jury.
All awarded & accepted photographs will be displayed via a digital slideshow during exhibition
ceremony and also will be available for viewing on our website gallery for foreign and Indian
entrants. This shall be notified to all participants via email.
Results will be sent by E-Mail. A PDF catalogue will be email to all participants who paid entry
fees. The Electronic catalogue will also be downloaded from website.
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BREACH OF CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
FIAP:
By the sole act of submitting his/her images or files to a salon under FIAP
Patronage, the entrant accepts without exception and with no objection the following terms: -
that the submitted images can be investigated by FIAP to establish if these obey to FIAP
regulations and definitions even if the entrant is not a member of FIAP, - that FIAP will use any
means at its disposal for this undertaking, - that any refusal to cooperate with FIAP or any refusal
to submit the original files as captured by the camera, or failure to provide sufficient evidence, will
be sanctioned by FIAP, - that in case of sanctions following the non-compliance with FIAP
regulations, the name of the entrant will be released in any form useful to inform the breaches of
the rules. It is recommended to leave the EXIF data in the submitted files intact in order to ease
eventual investigations. 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.
PSA:
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.
If another party is submitting images on the entrant’s behalf, the entrant will still be held
responsible for adhering to these Conditions of Entry (Entry Rules) and will be subject to sanction
for any violations to these Conditions of Entry and PSA’s Statement of Ethics that may result.
PSA NOTICE: 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.
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DATA PROTECTION:
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.
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NOTICES TO ENTRANTS:
PSA NOTICE: 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.
FIAP NOTICE: In order to have legal authority on those who do not respect the rules of FIAP, we as
organiser will make sure that all participants of our event under FIAP Patronage tick a box next to
which the following text is stated:
“I hereby expressly agree to FIAP document 018/2017 « Conditions and regulations for FIAP
Patronage » and FIAP document 017/2017 « Sanctions for breaching FIAP regulations and the red
list ». I am particularly aware of chapter II « Regulations for International photographic events
under FIAP patronage » of FIAP document 018/2017, dealing under Section II.2 and II.3 with the
FIAP participation rules, the sanctions for breaching FIAP regulations and the red list."
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Submission of Entries to the Salon implies acceptance of the above regulations.
Please read the above regulations carefully and try to avoid unnecessary correspondences. Still
for further queries, if, any, contact us at: saloncreativeart@gmail.com
WE THANK YOU SINCERELY FOR JOINING AND WISH YOU SUCCESS.
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IMAGE SIZE:
Length for horizontal image longest side must be 1920 pixels. Length for vertical image longest side must be 1080 pixels.
The image file must be in JPG format. Please submit images with 300 dpi resolution & color space
sRGB. File size of the Image should not exceed 2MB. While filling up the entry form, please give full titles as you want them to be printed in the
catalogue. Titles should not be unduly long max 35 characters.
PSA, FIAP or FIP Procedures shall be followed in Judging and results shall be available on our
website
www.creativeartsalon.org Entries without appropriate fee shall not be entertained. No
Correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
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PSA Statement on Subject Matter
There is one hard and fast rule, whose spirit must be observed at all times and applies to
all sections offered in PSA recognised exhibitions.
The welfare of the subject is more important than the photograph.
This means that practices such as baiting of subjects with a living creature and removal of
birds from nests, for the purpose of obtaining a photograph, are highly unethical, and such
photographs are not allowed in any PSA exhibitions.
There is also a PSA policy on the use of aerial photography - aircraft, helicopters and
drones. This policy can be found at https://psa-photo.org/index.php?psa-policies#drone.
The purpose of this policy is to prevent any interference with other individuals or animals
which will or may cause a disturbance in their normal activity or disrupt the way any
individuals or animals interact with their environment. Entry in this exhibition requires
exhibitors to agree to this and other PSA policies.
The content of images must comply with these General Conditions and with the Division
and Section definitions listed in these conditions. Images that - in the sole opinion of the
judges or the Exhibition Organizers - do not comply are likely to be disqualified so the
entrant may be aware of the problem when considering entry into other PSA recognized
exhibitions.
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DEFINITIONS
GENERAL:
Entries must originate as photographs (image-capture 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/her own and 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.
The exhibition assumes no liability for any misuse of copyright.
MONOCHROME:
FIAP definition of Monochrome:
A black and white work fitting from the very dark grey (black) to the very clear grey
(white) is a monochrome work with the various shades of grey. A black and white work
toned entirely in a single colour will remain a monochrome work able to stand in the black
and white category; such a work can be reproduced in black and white in the catalogue of
a salon under FIAP Patronage. On the other hand a black and white work modified by a
partial toning or by the addition of one colour becomes a colour work (polychrome) to
stand in the colour category; such a work requires colour reproduction in the catalogue of
a salon under FIAP Patronage.
PSA Monochrome Definition:
An image is considered to be Monochrome only if it gives the impression of having no
color (i.e. contains only shades of grey 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.
Monochrome images may not be entered in PID Color sections.
NATURE:
FIAP/PSA Nature Definition
Nature photography is restricted to the use of the photographic process to depict all
branches of natural 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 maintaining high technical quality
Human elements shall not be present, except where those human elements are integral
parts of the nature story such as nature subjects, like barn owls or storks, adapted to an
environment modified by humans, or where those human elements are in situations
depicting natural forces, like hurricanes or tidal waves.
Scientific bands, scientific tags or radio collars on wild animals are permissible.
Photographs of human created hybrid plants, cultivated plants, feral animals, domestic
animals, or mounted specimens are ineligible, as is any form of manipulation that alters
the truth of the photographic statement.
No techniques that add, relocate, replace, or remove pictorial elements except by
cropping are permitted.
Techniques that enhance the presentation of the photograph without changing the nature
story or the pictorial content, or without altering the content of the original scene, are
permitted including HDR, focus stacking and dodging/burning.
Techniques that remove elements added by the camera, such as dust spots, digital noise,
and film scratches, are allowed.
Stitched images are not permitted.
Color images can be converted to greyscale monochrome.
Infrared images, either direct-captures or derivations, are not allowed.
Images entered in Nature sections meeting the Nature Photography Definition above can
have landscapes, geologic formations, weather phenomena, and extant organisms as the
primary subject matter. This includes images taken with subjects in controlled conditions,
such as zoos, game farms, botanical gardens, aquariums and any enclosure where the
subjects are totally dependent on man for food.
Attention is drawn to the PSA Statement on Subject Matter which applies to all sections
PHOTO TRAVEL:
A Photo Travel image expresses the characteristic features or culture of a land as they are
found naturally. There are no geographical limitations. Images from events or activities
arranged specifically for photography, or of subjects directed or hired for photography are
not permitted. Close up pictures of people or objects must include features that provide
information about the location.
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 look natural.
Attention is drawn to the PSA Statement on Subject Matter which applies to all sections
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