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In order to have legal authority on those
who do not respect the rules of FIAP, all participants in our event must tick a
box next to which the following text is stated:
The new applicable document now is FIAP DOC 018/2017E.
I hereby expressly agree to FIAP document 018/2017 « Conditions and regulations for FIAP
Patronage » and FIAP document 033/2021 « 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.3with the FIAP participation rules, the sanctions for breaching FIAP regulations and the red list.”
The text FIAP document FIAP DOC 018/2017 must be linked to the attached document.
Participants who do not tick the box must be excluded from the contest. If needed, FIAP can request a report showing that specific participants under investigation, have de facto ticked that box.
”By the sole act of submitting his/her
images or files to a salon under FIAP Patronage, the participant accepts without exception and with no
objection that the submitted images can be investigated by FIAP to establish if these obey to FIAP
regulations and definitions even if the participant 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 and that in case of sanctions following the non compliance with FIAP regulations, the name of the
participant 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."
ENTRIES RECEIVED WITHOUT FEES WILL NOT BE JUDGED. |
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Techniques that add, relocate, replace or remove any element of the original image, except by cropping, are not permitted. The only allowable modifications are removable of dust, scratches, or digital noise, restoration of the existing appearance of the original scene, sharpening that is not obvious, and conversion to grayscale monochrome. Derivations, including infrared, are not eligible.
FIAP Definition of the black and white photography (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.
Colour Definition:Entries must originate as photographs (image captured of objects via light sensitivity) made by the entrant on photographic emulsion or acquired digitally. Pictures on any subject including creative or experimental images can be submitted.
Use of Computer generated graphics is totally restricted except in Creative thematic
section.
All element of the image must have been shot by the author. No part of the image should
have been taken from Net or other person's image. Use of some filters available on net is
permissible.
Same images either colour or mono in two different section of the same Salon will result in
disqualification for both the images.
FIAP DEFINITION OF NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY: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.
Techniques that add, relocate, replace or remove any element of the original image,
except by cropping, are not permitted. Conversion to infrared, either by digital
technique or by original technique is not allowed. Stitching of two or more image is not
permitted.
Complete conversion to grey scale Monochrome is allowed but without partial or
complete toning.
It is perfectly legal to remove dust, flares or digital noise. Minor global colour / tone
correction is OK as long as it is not selective and the final image looks natural but not
dramatic. Dodge and Burn tool is for you only but use it judiciously. Selective
darkening of background is prohibited. Techniques like panning, slow shutter speed or
in-exposure zooming are part of your creativity. Use of filters like Polarizers and NDs
are ok.
Drone Photography in the National Parks of India is illegal except with prior written
permission from the concerned authorities.
Welfare of the subject is extremely important. Use of live bait is totally prohibited.
Relocated nest is a big NO NO and jury members should not award Nest images.
Images entered in Nature section 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.
Wildlife
Where exhibitions or competitions have a Wildlife Section or are giving a Wildlife Medal
the following applies:
Images entered in Wildlife Sections meeting the Nature Photography Definition above are
further defined as one or more extant zoological or botanical organisms free and
unrestrained in a natural or adopted habitat.
Landscapes, geologic formations, photographs of zoo or game farm animals or of any
extant zoological or botanical species taken under controlled conditions are not eligible in
Wildlife sections.
Wildlife is not limited to mammals, birds and insects. Marine subjects and botanical
subjects (including fungi and algae) taken in the wild are suitable wildlife subjects, as are
carcasses of extant species.
FIAP DEFINITION OF PHOTO TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY:
Photo Travel image must 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 adjustment are removable of dust or digital noise, restoration of the appearance of the original scene, and complete conversion to grayscale monochrome. Other derivations, including infrared are not permitted. All allowed adjustments must appear natural.
Photo Travel guide line for FIP:
1. A travel image depicts features of a culture, place or people as found naturally,
anywhere in the world.
2. Images of individuals or group must show their environment or location.
3. The image should not be a SET UP image and it should not be a directed image.
4. It should not be from a PHOTO WORKSHOP where a troupe dances for the
workshop organizer or HORSES are made to run in dust or water or an individual
shows his acrobatics on payment of a fee.
5. Many monasteries have religious festivals with dances etc and it is perfectly legal to
submit such images though you may have paid an entry fee. Same is true for ballet
and other stage shows.
6. Images shot at fairs where the subject is obviously posing for you, with or without
payment, is only good for pictorial section. On the other hand a candid image is good
for PT section.
7. Techniques that add, relocate, replace or remove any element of the original image,
except by cropping, are not permitted. Conversion to infrared, either by digital
technique or by original technique is not allowed. Stitching of two or more image is
not permitted.
8. Complete conversion to grey scale Monochrome is allowed but without partial or
complete toning.
9. Digital correction of distortion is acceptable.
10. It is perfectly legal to remove dust, flares or digital noise. Minor global colour / tone
correction is OK as long as it is not selective and the final image looks natural but not
dramatic. Dodge and Burn tool is for you only but use it judiciously. Correction of
perspective is perfectly legal. Techniques like panning, slow shutter speed or inexposure
zooming are part of your creativity. Filters like Polarizers and NDs are ok
but star effect or rainbow filters are illegal.
11. Drone photography is OK as long it is legally permissible in that part of the world. In
India use of DJI Mavic Mini model of Drone is perfectly legal, except in areas where
Drone Photography is prohibited by the authorities like National Parks etc.
12. Finally, be sensitive to the community or people whom you are shooting. Care for
your subjects and care for your fellow photographers as well. If someone doesn't wish
to be photographed, please respect the person's feelings and greet her or him with a
sweet smile before parting ways.
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