Group 17 Bulletin Board
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This page is dedicated to discussions about our theme (General Photography) that are outside the scope of our monthly images.
Thread Title: Photographic Society of America PTD Competition Corner
Hello, everyone! After reading Nadia⬙s entry in the PSA supplemental Travel Journal, I thought it was important enough to repost in the Digital Dialogue group pages. Here, we are reminded that ⬓changing reality⬠is not allowed in PSA Travel Photography competition. In addition, I also want to stress the need to appropriately categorize one⬙s work if using ⬓composite⬠techniques (including sky replacement) by tagging the work as a Hybrid Image, primarily when competing outside the Travel Photography category.
Below is a shortened version of Nadia Filiaggi⬙s original post in this months Travel Photography Journal.
Photography Travel is a documentary medium, and our images must reflect what was seen when we pressed the shutter. Removing, adding to, moving, or changing any part of an image except for cropping and straightening is not allowed. This goes for adding a different sky even if you are the author of the sky that is being replaced. (Please see the images below for reference).
(Note that using an element on an image that is not your own work cannot be entered into any section of a PSA recognised Exhibitions and is in violation of the PSA Ethics Policy).
Here are some examples showing the sky replacements selected from the Photoshop sky replacement facility: Here, it is evident how each Sky Replacement selection changes the mood and overall aesthetic of the original registered event below. Nonetheless, both examples are not authentic and thus ineligible to be used in PSA image competition.
The ⬘2023 Photo Travel Guide for Judges and Chairs⬙ is available for download on the Photo Travel⬙s webpage: https://psa-photo.org/page/photo-travel
The Photo Travel Division has also set up a Gallery of staged/set-up images which our members can peruse: https://psa-photo.org/page/mo-ptd-staged-images
We have also produced new educational material that relates to the 2023 Guide: https://psa-photo.org/page/mo-ptd-resources
If you are uncertain if your image adheres to the Photo Travel Definition, please make use of the free Photo Travel Evaluation Service which members can access after login: https://psa-photo.org/page/mo-individual-image-evaluation
We look forward to hearing from you and directing your questions to the appropriate PSA administrator.
Originally posted by:
Nadia Filiaggi MPSA EFIAP
Email: ptd-esd@psa-photo.org
Best regards,
Lance A. Lewin (DD83 and DD87 Admin)
PSA B&W Photography Mentor
PSA South Atlantic Area Membership Director
Email: lance.visualizingart@gmail.com
Posted: 03/29/2023 01:24:42
Below is a shortened version of Nadia Filiaggi⬙s original post in this months Travel Photography Journal.
Photography Travel is a documentary medium, and our images must reflect what was seen when we pressed the shutter. Removing, adding to, moving, or changing any part of an image except for cropping and straightening is not allowed. This goes for adding a different sky even if you are the author of the sky that is being replaced. (Please see the images below for reference).
(Note that using an element on an image that is not your own work cannot be entered into any section of a PSA recognised Exhibitions and is in violation of the PSA Ethics Policy).
Here are some examples showing the sky replacements selected from the Photoshop sky replacement facility: Here, it is evident how each Sky Replacement selection changes the mood and overall aesthetic of the original registered event below. Nonetheless, both examples are not authentic and thus ineligible to be used in PSA image competition.
The ⬘2023 Photo Travel Guide for Judges and Chairs⬙ is available for download on the Photo Travel⬙s webpage: https://psa-photo.org/page/photo-travel
The Photo Travel Division has also set up a Gallery of staged/set-up images which our members can peruse: https://psa-photo.org/page/mo-ptd-staged-images
We have also produced new educational material that relates to the 2023 Guide: https://psa-photo.org/page/mo-ptd-resources
If you are uncertain if your image adheres to the Photo Travel Definition, please make use of the free Photo Travel Evaluation Service which members can access after login: https://psa-photo.org/page/mo-individual-image-evaluation
We look forward to hearing from you and directing your questions to the appropriate PSA administrator.
Originally posted by:
Nadia Filiaggi MPSA EFIAP
Email: ptd-esd@psa-photo.org
Best regards,
Lance A. Lewin (DD83 and DD87 Admin)
PSA B&W Photography Mentor
PSA South Atlantic Area Membership Director
Email: lance.visualizingart@gmail.com
Posted: 03/29/2023 01:24:42
Posted: 03/29/2023 01:25:13
ORIGINAL IMAGE REGISTERED THROUGH THE CAMERA LENS: Acceptable Posted: 03/29/2023 01:26:16
Interesting post about altering photos with an example of the sky. My sky is original in my photo and now I wonder if Sheldon's adjustment to it which I like would not be acceptable. Posted: 03/31/2023 11:53:28
Hi Joe! Edits are OK: Sheldon's edit is "enhancing" the sky, pretty much like Ansel Adams with his popular Dramatic transformations to an otherwise less (or more muted) sky and / or landscape. In Adams case (and your March example) the original scene stays intact, except for its presentation, (i.e. color to B&W, or a muted sky to a more contrast-heavy, dramatic one). Posted: 03/31/2023 16:09:57
Glad to know I can adjust the sky. Thanks for your posts! Posted: 03/31/2023 23:35:45
My pleasure! Posted: 04/03/2023 17:52:50
Thread Title: Fine Art Photography Article: Compositional Structure
PSA Fine Art Photography Article: Compositional Structure
Hello, everyone! Hope you take the time to read my article in
The March issue of the PSA Journal, which can be found on the
PSA website if you do not currently receive the hard-copy of the
Journal. I very much look forward to your comments.
You can also Follow the Link below. Thank you.
https://psa-photo.org/resource/resmgr/pdf/journal_/2023/2023-03-psa-journal.pdf
Lance A. Lewin
PSA B&W Photography Mentor
PSA South Atlantic Area Membership Director
Contact: lance.visualizingart@gmail.com
Posted: 03/19/2023 21:27:32
Hello, everyone! Hope you take the time to read my article in
The March issue of the PSA Journal, which can be found on the
PSA website if you do not currently receive the hard-copy of the
Journal. I very much look forward to your comments.
You can also Follow the Link below. Thank you.
https://psa-photo.org/resource/resmgr/pdf/journal_/2023/2023-03-psa-journal.pdf
Lance A. Lewin
PSA B&W Photography Mentor
PSA South Atlantic Area Membership Director
Contact: lance.visualizingart@gmail.com
Posted: 03/19/2023 21:27:32
Thread Title: Welcome Marisa Lin Fang
Hi Marisa,
Welcome to our group. Photography is also a hobby for me. I enjoy getting away from consulting and getting outdoors to take photos. I am from Massachusetts. Looking forward to your photos in the future.
Joe
Joe Norcott Posted: 04/14/2021 00:20:08
Welcome to our group. Photography is also a hobby for me. I enjoy getting away from consulting and getting outdoors to take photos. I am from Massachusetts. Looking forward to your photos in the future.
Joe
Joe Norcott Posted: 04/14/2021 00:20:08
Hi, Joe,
Thanks for your welcoming message. It seems that I am not the only retiree in this group. I am a pretty new kid on the block in photography. Hope to learn from all others.
Also, I noticed that you posted a plant with pink flowers. I also have a similar one. I took it from my iPhone using Portrait style with flashlight. It is not exactly focused. Please comment. Thanks.
Marisa Posted: 04/14/2021 04:43:01
Thanks for your welcoming message. It seems that I am not the only retiree in this group. I am a pretty new kid on the block in photography. Hope to learn from all others.
Also, I noticed that you posted a plant with pink flowers. I also have a similar one. I took it from my iPhone using Portrait style with flashlight. It is not exactly focused. Please comment. Thanks.
Marisa Posted: 04/14/2021 04:43:01