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N&EMPF Definition of Monochrome
– currently adopted by Newark & District Photographic Society

A Black and White image which has been modified by the addition of a single tone to the entire image, is defined as a monochrome image. If modified by the addition of partial toning or by the addition of one colour to any part of the image this is classed as a colour image and will be rejected.

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PAGB Definition of Monochrome

Monochrome Images include:

  • An Image in tones of neutral grey ranging from transparent/white to opaque/black.
  • An Image in a single colour:
    • A Print using a chemical process such as sepia, cyanotype, etc.
    • A digitally produced Image 'colorized' in a single hue.
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FIAP Definition of Black & 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.

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.

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PAGB Definition of Nature Photography (as of February 2018)
– currently adopted by N&EMPF and Newark & District Photographic Society

Note that images already meeting the separate FIAP Definition of Nature will satisfy this less restrictive definition.

Nature photography is restricted to the use of the photographic process to depict all branches of natural history, except anthropology and archaeology, 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 Nature photograph must be weighed more than the pictorial quality while maintaining high technical quality.

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.

Processing of the captured image, by cropping, exposure adjustment, colour correction, noise minimisation, dodging/burning, HDR, focus stacking and sharpening, is allowed. Cloning of image defects and minor distractions, including overlapping elements, are permitted when these do not distort the truth of the photographic statement.

Images entered as Nature can have landscape, geologic formations, weather phenomena, and extant organisms as the primary subject 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 totally dependent on man for food.

Access to biological subjects may be restricted. By entering a PAGB event, Photographers warrant that they have followed relevant codes of practices and hold any necessary licences.

Images entered in Wildlife sections 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 animals, 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.

Wildlife images may be entered in Nature sections.

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PAGB Definition of Nature Photography (as of February 2020)

Note that images already meeting the separate FIAP Definition of Nature will satisfy this less restrictive definition.

Nature photography means Images where living organisms are the primary subject matter. The story telling value of an Image will normally be weighed more than the pictorial quality.

Nature includes:

  • Images taken with subjects in controlled conditions such as zoos, game parks, botanic gardens, aquariums and enclosures where the subjects are dependent on man for food. Scientific bands, tags or collars are permissible.

Nature excludes:

  • Images where people are included.
  • Images where the subjects are obviously domestic animals or plants.
  • Images where an obviously artistic treatment has been applied.

Processing of the captured image, by cropping, exposure adjustment, colour correction, noise minimisation, dodging/burning, HDR, focus stacking and sharpening, is permitted, as is cloning of image defects and minor distractions including overlapping elements.

Montage is permitted, provided that the finished image looks natural and has not been manipulated "artistically".

In a Nature Event or Category, an Image appearing to meet this Nature definition will be accepted as Nature. The Judges will normally assume that any Image presented to them does meet this Nature definition.

Access to some biological subjects may be restricted. Where that is relevant, then Photographers warrant that they have followed relevant codes of practices and hold any necessary licences.

Wildlife

There are no Wildlife Events or Categories in PAGB competitions. Within a Nature Event or Category, an Image may be considered for a Wildlife Award. Before confirming any Award, the Chair of the Organisers will seek assurance that the Image meets the following definition.

Wildlife is defined as one or more living organisms free and unrestrained in a natural or adopted habitat, photographed as a single Image. There must be no additions or removals of any component part within the Image as it is presented. The Photographer may be required to supply the original Image file.

PAGB Definition of Nature Photography (as of May 2020)

Note that images already meeting the separate FIAP Definition of Nature will satisfy this less restrictive definition.

Nature photography means Images where living organisms are the primary subject matter. The story telling value of an Image will normally be weighed more than the pictorial quality.

Nature includes:

  • Images taken with subjects in controlled conditions such as zoos, game parks, botanic gardens, aquariums and enclosures where the subjects are dependent on man for food. Scientific bands, tags or collars are permissible.

Nature excludes:

  • Images where the subjects are obviously domestic animals or plants.
  • Images where an obviously artistic treatment has been applied.

Processing of the captured image, by cropping, exposure adjustment, colour correction, noise minimisation, dodging/burning, HDR, focus stacking and sharpening, is permitted, as is cloning of image defects and minor distractions including overlapping elements.

An Image appearing to meet these criteria will be accepted as Nature. The Judges will normally assume that any Image presented to them is eligible.

Access to some biological subjects may be restricted. Where that is relevant, then Photographers warrant that they have followed relevant codes of practices and hold any necessary licences.

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FIAP and PSA Definition of Nature Photography (as of 1st January 2015)
– currently adopted by Newark & District Photographic Society for Wildlife Sections

Nature photography is restricted to the use of the photographic process to depict all branches of natural history, except anthropology and archaeology, 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. All allowed adjustments must appear natural. Color images can be converted to grey-scale monochrome. Infrared images, either direct-captures or derivations, are not allowed. Images used in Nature Photography competitions may be divided in two classes: Nature and Wildlife. 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 the 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.

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 animals, 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.

Wildlife images may be entered in Nature sections of Exhibitions.

FIAP Definition of Nature Photography (up to 31st December 2014)
– Superseded by FIAP and PSA Definition of Nature Photography (as of 1st January 2015)

Nature photography depicts living, untamed animals and uncultivated plants in a natural habitat, geology and the wide diversity of natural phenomena, from insects to icebergs.

Photographs of animals which are domesticated, caged or under any form of restraint, as well as photographs of cultivated plants are ineligible.

Minimal evidence of humans is acceptable for nature subjects, such as barn owls or storks adapting to an environment modified by humans, or natural forces, like hurricanes or tidal waves, reclaiming it.

The original image must have been taken by the photographer, whatever photographic medium is used. Any manipulation or modification to the original image is limited to minor retouching of blemishes and must not alter the content of the original scene.

After satisfying the above requirements, every effort should be made to use the highest level of artistic skill in all nature photographs.

FIAP Clarification of Definition – March 2011:
i) Only those works that are manipulated evidently would be eliminated.
ii) A non-visible and non-provable restriction of the animals' freedom has to be interpreted in favour of the photographer.

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N&EMPF Definition of Nature Photography (PAGB Nature Definition Issue 1, February 2013)
– Superseded by FIAP and PSA Definition of Nature Photography (as of 1st January 2015)

Nature photography depicts living, untamed animals and uncultivated plants in a natural habitat, geology and the wide diversity of natural phenomena.

Photographs of animals, which are domesticated, and photographs of cultivated or hybrid plants are ineligible.

Minimal evidence of humans is acceptable for nature subjects, such as barn owls or storks adapting to an environment modified by humans, or natural forces, like hurricanes or tidal waves, reclaiming it.

Any manipulation or modification is limited to minor retouching and must not alter the truth of the original scene.

Notes associated with this definition (PAGB Issue 2, April 2014 – expanding on N&EMPF's notes from 2013)

PAGB [and N&EMPF] Competitions are not Wildlife Competitions, unless otherwise specified, and Nature photographers frequently take pictures of animals under "controlled conditions" in order to record species or behaviour that would be very difficult or impossible to record in the wild. Such photographs are eligible for entry to PAGB [and N&EMPF] Competitions.

Animals in reserves and wildlife parks and zoos, are permitted provided there is minimal evidence of humans. So too are "falconer's" birds although, of course, only minor retouching is permitted which would not, for example, include removing jesses in post processing. Also permitted are pictures of "wild" flowers growing in parkland or "wild" gardens provided these have not been modified by such cultivation.

It is obvious that creatures showing poorer condition because of their captivity are likely to be marked less favourably by nature judges.

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General Conditions for RPS Nature Group Members Exhibition 2020

  • All entries must be titled with the correct English name. Only use the scientific name where there is no English name. Trivial and/or cute titles are not acceptable, and will result in disqualification.
  • All images must convey the truth of what the author saw at the time of taking. Any manipulation must be confined to exposure adjustments and the removal of minor blemishes or distractions. The final image must have been produced from a single negative, transparency or digital recording and must not be a combination of images. The only exception is focus stacking.
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Definition of Altered Reality currently adopted by Newark & District Photographic Society

Images entered as Altered Reality are often highly manipulated and may contain elements from several images which produce a final image which stimulates the imagination of the viewer. The image may be of any subject matter and must obviously display a change in natural colour, form, shape, or any combination of these three.

All images must be original and may not incorporate elements produced by anyone else.

Artwork or computer graphics generated by the entrant may be incorporated if the original photographic content predominates. Images may not be constructed entirely within a computer* with no photographic content.

* Computer in this context includes smartphones and tablets also.

[Credit goes to the Yorkshire Photographic Union upon whose definitions this was based.]

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N&EMPF Definition of Narrative Sequences
– currently adopted by Newark & District Photographic Society

  • A story or account of events, experiences, whether true or fictitious;
  • There should be a clear commentary either written or spoken which should complement the images;
  • Sequences should have a beginning, a middle and an end;
  • Any music should be appropriate and complement the story and images.
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N&EMPF Definition of Photo Harmony Sequences
– currently adopted by Newark & District Photographic Society

  • The main feature of [Photo Harmony] sequences should be the relationship between the music and the images and how they interact one with the other;
  • Illustration of songs can be used in this section but there must be no spoken commentary;
  • Written words can be used but only to identify places/dates.
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Definition of Photo Harmony for PAGB Awards for Photographic Merit in Audio Visual

Photo Harmony should demonstrate skill in the production and visual progression of still photographs linked to sound. No script or commentary with a specific beginning, middle and ending are required but the images must flow well in a pleasing progression, not just in a random manner. The emphasis is on visual harmony in colour, tone or graphic design.

The aim is not to display a collection of individually excellent photographs, but rather a sequence of good pictures which blend well with each other and with a suitable soundtrack. Good technique is essential, and it is expected that the sound and the pictures will start and finish together and that the original ending of the music is preserved, rather than an arbitrary fade out.

In a successful Photo Harmony sequence the Adjudicators will expect virtually all of the pictures to be the entrant’s own photography with a proportion better than just competent standard at CPAGB and much better than competent at DPAGB. To succeed at MPAGB the photography in a Photo Harmony production must be must be of an exceptionally high standard in both content and quality.

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