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PSA & NJFCC definitions of Nature Photography as discussed on 24 Sept 2007

Nature Slides

1) Human elements shall not be present in a nature photo, except on the rare occasion where those human elements enhance the story (i.e. a barn swallow in a barn or an osprey on its nest on top of a telephone pole), but even here the human element should not be a main part of the image.





2) The new rule—according to NJFCC “any living plant is [now] acceptable as long as it is photographed in a natural setting.” HCC has also decided to adopt this new rule. So, now you can photograph something out in a field, etc. without having to worry about having it disqualified from the nature division because it is a hybrid or was once cultivated. However, this new rule has not been accepted by PSA. They still do not allow any hybridized/cultivated plants in their nature competitions. Therefore, if you decide to photograph a non-naturally-occurring plant, it cannot be sent out to any of the PSA competitions in the nature division. But, we will be able to use them in our own nature competitions and send them out to the NJFCC nature division competitions.





3) All images must be considered “digital realism”. Small modifications (i.e. cropping, boosting the contrast, etc.) to improve the presentation of the image are allowed provided that they could have been done at the time the photo was taken (such as if done with filters or by adjusting your jpeg settings) and do not change the truth of the original nature story. These are global modifications (done to the photo as a whole). Selective enhancements, such as dodging & burning or selectively sharpening a photo, are NOT allowed. Cloning in or out any part of an image is also NOT allowed and can lead to disqualification. If you would like to improve your image by doing any additional modifications, you must print it or send it into the Pictorial image competition.

Announcements:
Updated July 2007

These will change monthly


A sale on frames and framing materials is going on at
MCS Industries Inc. Corporate Headquarters
2280 Newlins Mill Road
Easton, PA 18045
Phone: 610-253-6268

June 22, 2007 Awards Dinner

The dinner was well attended and from the feedback I’ve received those who were there had a good time.

The Award winners are as follows:

Pictorial Slide Maker of the Year
1st Place Tracy Bodeo
2nd Place Pete Kromayer

Nature Slide Maker of the Year
1st Place Tracy Bodeo
2nd Place Pete Kromayer

Monochrome Print Maker of the Year
1st Place Raj Mehta
2nd Place Lew Schor

Color Print Maker of the Year
1st Place Tracy Bodeo
2nd Place Ken Dollberg

Pictorial Slide of the Year
Home Sweet Barn by Joanne Stamm

Nature Slide of the Year
Reflections by Debbie Calie

Monochrome Print of the Year
Her Back by Tracy Bodeo

Color Print of the Year
The Melting Watch by Patrick Phillipi


Judges for these competitions were Ryan Hulvat, Dick Poe, and Butch VanSeters.

Congratulations to all of the Winners! Tracy Bodeo copped 4 of the top awards, quite an achievement!

Contest Winners Page

New Page to our site

Classified Ads

We might post classified ads from our members in this area.

The Month in Review

Contest winners' pictures can be seen in a flash gallery on the Contest page.

Pictures for the traveling show are now moved into their new location at X Hospital by Larry Stamm.



Directions to McS Industries Incorporated, Easton, PA 18045-7813

Framing Sale START Easton, PA
FINISH McS Industries Incorporated (610) 253-6268 2280
Newlins Mill Rd, Easton, PA 18045-7813
Total Distance: 5.1 miles, Total Time: 12 mins (approx.)
EASTON, PA
1. Starting in EASTON, PA on NORTHAMPTON ST go toward N BANK ST go 0.4 mi 0.4 mi
2. Bear RIGHT on WOOD AVE go 0.6 mi 1 mi
3. Turn RIGHT on N 13TH ST go 0.3 mi 1.3 mi
4. Turn LEFT on BUSHKILL DR go 2.1 mi 3.4 mi
5. Turn LEFT on STOCKER MILL RD go 0.5 mi 4 mi
6. Turn RIGHT on TATAMY RD go 0.7 mi 4.7 mi
7. Turn LEFT on NEWLINS MILL RD go 0.4 mi 5.1 mi
8. Arrive at 2280 NEWLINS MILL RD, EASTON, on the LEFT go < 0.1 mi 5.1 mi
2280 NEWLINS MILL RD,
EASTON, PA 18045-7813

Distance: 5.1 miles, Time: 12 mins


When using any driving directions or map, it's a good idea to do a reality check and make sure the road still exists, watch out for construction, and follow all traffic safety precautions. This is only to be used as an aid in planning.