Organizations
PHOTOLIFE Club (ILFIAP Georgia)
Ivory Coast Photo Club (ILFIAP Ivory Coast) 
Solo Eritrean Photography Club (ILFIAP Eritrea)

RECOGNITIONS:
FIAP 2023/483-484-485
PSA 2023-474
GPU L230133
PHOTOLIFE 05/2023
APG 05/2023
IAAP 2023/176-178
ICPC 2023/02
SEPC 20223-01
IIG 2023-33

FIAP – Federation Internationale de L’art Photographique
PSA – Photographic Society of America
GPU – Global Photographic Union
IAAP – International Art Photographers
APG – Association of Photographers of Georgia
ICPC – Ivory Coast Photo Club
SEPC - Solo Eritrean Photography Club
IIG - India International Group

2nd International circuit PHOTO FORMAT 2023 Georgia, Ivory Coast, and Eritrea is recognized by the PHOTOLIFE photo club (ILFIAP Georgia), Association of Photographers of Georgia (OM Georgia), ICPC – Ivory Coast Photo Club and SEPC - Solo Eritrean Photography Club.
Entry is open to photographers all over the world. It will be organized under the approved rules of FIAP, PSA, GPU, APG and IAAP. All acceptances will count for FIAP, PSA, GPU, APG, IAAP and for inclusion in PSA Star Rating and "Who’s Who".

2nd International circuit FOTOMAN 2023 consists of 3 salons:
2nd International salon Georgia Photo Format 2023
2nd International salon Ivory Coast Photo Format 2023
2nd International salon Eritrea Photo Format 2023

There are three digital sections:
a) Open Color (color only) PSA PIDC
b) Open Monochrome (monochrome only) PSA PIDM
c) Photo Travel (color/grayscale monochrome) PSA PTD
Each photo can be presented in only one section.

Closing date 24.09.2023
All judging completed by 08.10.2023
Notifications sent by 22.10.2023
Awards mailed by 30.11.2023
On-Line Gallery posted by 25.10.2023
PDF Catalog posted by 07.12.2023
Date(s) of Exhibitions/Public Showings of Projected Images December, 2023
Award ceremony with awarded images exhibition – December 2023

All participants will receive individual report card notifications via e-mail. The results of the exhibition
will also will be published on the website www.fotosalons.net

The entry fee for entries are to be paid by following the instructions on the website when filling out the entry form, after the upload of the photos will be finished. Payment should be in accordance with the entry fees stated there. Group discount is also specified. Cheques are not accepted. Entries for which no or insufficient payment has been received will not be judged. No Early Birds fee.
Entry fee is mandatory for all participants.
Entrance fee per person for 3 salons:
1 section - €33
2 sections - €36
3 sections - €39
Possible ways of payment – PayPal transfer.
Terms of payment (preferred) – PayPal: [email protected] (paypal.me/photosalons). Other payment methods Money Gram/Western Union are allowed. For another way for payment please contact us by email: [email protected].
Group discounts are available:
15 members - 15%
20 members – 20%
25 members – 25%
Payment comments: please write the full name of the author. Checks are not accepted. The works of the authors who did not pay the fee would not be taken into consideration.
Regardless of the results, the fee is non-refundable.

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.
Penalties: Entries will not be accepted from any entrant who has put on the PSA Penalties List for Ethics Violation. Entry fees are not refundable in these circumstances

PSA Star Ratings
To receive proper Star ratings credit from PSA, entrants must provide their names and country exactly the same way in each exhibition. Aliases are not permitted. Please contact PSA in the event of name changes or relocating to another country. Using one’s name differently in different exhibition exposes the entrant to the risk that many of their acceptances may not be recognized by PSA Star Ratings.

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.


Reproduction
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. The Photographic Society of America (PSA) may request specific permission from entrants to reproduce entered images in its educational materials. The terms of that permission will be mutually agreed between the entrant and PSA except in the circumstances where the entered image is found to breach the PSA Ethics Policy. In those circumstances the image may be reproduced by PSA, without the entrant’s further permission, for educational purposes to illustrate serious exhibition rule violations. For those reproductions, the entrant’s name will be withheld. 
Entries will not be accepted from entrants who indicate that their images may not be reproduced in materials related to the exhibition.”   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 entrant; 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 entrant
Re-use of accepted images: Any image that has been accepted in this exhibition, past or present, may not be entered again in the same Division Star Ratings Class in any future instances of this exhibition. It may, of course, be entered in any other PSA recognised exhibitions but must always have the same title. Re-titling in another language is not allowed.
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. Entrants may not enter identical or similar images into the same section or different sections of the same exhibition.
Titles:
Each image must have a unique title that is a description of the image. That unique title must be used for entry of that image or of an identical Image into any and all PSA-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 entrant. Titles may not include file extensions such as .jpg or .jpeg (or any other camera capture filenames such as IMG 471). Titles may not consist of personal identifiers possibly augmented by a number; or include words such as “untitled” or “no title”. Titles may not consist solely of numbers unless those numbers are prominently contained within the image, such as a contestant number in a race.
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.

Authors submit photos online on www.fotosalons.net. Each entry-form must be written only in English. If any problems are unresolved during online registration, entrants can send the registration form with competitive images via email: [email protected]

Photos must be in JPG file format, Entries size requirements: The maximum sizes of image 1920X1080 pixels (for horizontal side 1920, for vertical side 1080). Max. file size 2 MB. Oversized images will be
rejected, and will have to be resubmitted. Image titles should be as you would want it to appear in the catalogue. Only English letters (a-z) are allowed. An entrant's four images will be distributed throughout four rounds of judging for all sections. The images received from entrants will be judged at 100% of the maximum permitted pixel size. Digital images must not be altered, including resizing, by the Exhibition before judging.

ORGANISATION
The Exhibition will be conducted in accordance with the rules of the PSA and FIAP
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.

JUDGING METHOD
The judging will be conducted by remote on-line. The judges will be using color-calibrated monitors. The monitors will be capable of displaying images at 100% of their resolution. All the judges will meet via video link to allocate the awards.

The judges will evaluate all 3 sections: Open Color, Open Monochrome, Photo Travel

2nd International salon Georgia Photo Format 2023
Akaki Kakha Pkhakadze AFIAP (Georgia)
Iurie Foka - EFIAP (Moldova)
Mzia Lekveishvili – MAPG, EP (Georgia)

2nd International salon Ivory Coast Photo Format 2023
Paolo Stuppazzoni – EFIAP, QPSA, EFIAF (Italy)
Florentino Molero - EFIAP/b, GMPSA, GPU CR4_VIP5, GMAPG (Spain)
Ana Joveva – QPSA (North Macedonia)

2nd International salon Eritrea Photo Format 2023
Roberto De Leonardis Italy - EFIAPd1 MPSA (Italy)
Tomasz Okonievski – EFIAP/p (Poland)
Monica Giudice Italy EFIAP/s EPSA (Italy)

Reserve members: Zizi Nishnianidze, Tengiz Pkhakadze, George Mindiashvili

Totally 312 Awards: GRAND PRIX, 94 medals, 108 HM ribbons, 102 Diplomas, 4 badges, 3 plaques
APG Green Badge for the Best Author of the circuit
3 Plaques and Special diplomas for the 3 best clubs in the circuit
Circuit Chairman Choice – one Gold medal.
Special 3 PLAQUES and DIPLOMAS for clubs - Best Club (1st position), Best Club (2nd position), Best Club (3rd position). Required min. 10 participants from a group
Each entrant must indicate a club name while payment and club representative must send the name list of their entrants via email – [email protected]

2nd International salon Georgia Photo Format 2023
1 FIAP Blue Badge,
a) Open Color (PSA PID color):
FIAP Gold medal, PSA Gold medal, GPU Gold medal, Salon Gold medal, Salon Silver medal, Salon Bronze medal, PHOTOLIFE Gold medal, PHOTOLIFE Silver medal, PHOTOLIFE Bronze medal, IAAP Silver medal, 2 FIAP HM ribbon, 2 PSA HM ribbon, 2 GPU HM ribbon, 3 PHOTOLIFE HM ribbon, 3 APG HM Ribbon, 11 Salon Diplomas.
10 medals, 12 HM ribbons, 11 Diplomas (33)

b) Open Monochrome (PID-M)
FIAP Gold medal, PSA Gold medal, GPU Silver medal, Salon Gold medal, Salon Silver medal, Salon Bronze medal, PHOTOLIFE Gold medal, PHOTOLIFE Silver medal, PHOTOLIFE Bronze medal, IAAP Bronze medal, 2 FIAP HM ribbon, 2 PSA HM ribbon, IIG HM ribbon, 4 PHOTOLIFE HM ribbon, 3 APG HM Ribbon, 11 Salon Diploma
10 medals, 12 HM ribbons, 11 Diplomas (33)

c) Photo Travel (PSA PTD) – Color/Monochrome
FIAP Gold medal, PSA Gold medal, Salon Gold medal, Salon Silver medal, Salon Bronze medal, PHOTOLIFE Gold medal, PHOTOLIFE Silver medal, PHOTOLIFE Bronze medal, IAAP Gold medal, IIG Gold medal, 2 FIAP HM ribbon, 2 PSA HM ribbon, IIG HM ribbon, 4 PHOTOLIFE HM ribbon, 3 APG HM Ribbon, 11 Salon Diploma.
10 medals, 12 HM ribbons, 11 Diplomas (33)
Salon Chairman Choice – one Gold Medal,
Totally: 101 awards

2nd International salon Ivory Coast Format 2023
1 FIAP Blue Badge,
a) Open Color (PSA PID color):
FIAP Gold medal, PSA Gold medal, GPU Gold medal, IAAP Bronze medal, Salon Gold medal, Salon Silver medal, Salon Bronze medal, ICPC Gold medal, ICPC Silver medal, ICPC Bronze medal, 2 FIAP HM ribbon, 2 PSA HM ribbon, 2 GPU HM ribbon, 3 PHOTOLIFE HM ribbon, 3 APG HM Ribbon, 11 Salon Diploma
10 medals, 12 HM ribbons, 11 Diplomas (33)

b) Open Monochrome (PID-M)
FIAP Gold medal, PSA Gold medal, Salon Gold medal, Salon Silver medal, Salon Bronze medal, ICPC Gold medal, ICPC Silver medal, ICPC Bronze medal, GPU Silver medal, IAAP Gold medal, 2 FIAP HM ribbon, 2 PSA HM ribbon, IIG HM ribbon, 4 PHOTOLIFE HM ribbon, 3 APG HM Ribbon, 11 Salon Diploma.
10 medals, 12 HM ribbons, 11 Diplomas (33)

c) Photo Travel (PSA PTD) – Color/Monochrome
FIAP Gold medal, PSA Gold medal, Salon Gold medal, Salon Silver medal, Salon Bronze medal, ICPC Gold medal, ICPC Silver medal, ICPC Bronze medal, IAAP Silver medal, IIG Gold medal, 2 FIAP HM ribbon, 2 PSA HM ribbon, IIG HM ribbon, 3 PHOTOLIFE HM ribbon, 4 APG HM Ribbon, 11 Salon Diploma.
10 medals, 12 HM ribbons, 11 Diplomas (33)
Salon Chairman Choice – one Gold Medal,
Totally: 101 awards

2nd International salon Eritrea Photo Format 2023
1 FIAP Blue Badge,
a) Open Color (PSA PID color):
FIAP Gold medal, PSA Gold medal, GPU Gold medal, Salon Gold medal, Salon Silver medal, Salon Bronze medal, SEPC Gold medal, SEPC Silver medal, SEPC Bronze medal, APG Beonze medal, 2 FIAP HM ribbon, 2 PSA HM ribbon, GPU HM ribbon, IIG HM ribbon, 3 PHOTOLIFE HM ribbon, 3 APG HM Ribbon, 11 Salon diploma.
10 medals, 12 HM ribbons, 11 Diplomas (33)

b) Open Monochrome (PID-M)
FIAP Gold medal, PSA Gold medal, Salon Gold medal, IAAP Gold medal, APG Silver medal, Salon Silver medal, Salon Bronze medal, SEPC Gold medal, SEPC Silver medal, SEPC Bronze medal, 2 FIAP HM ribbon, 2 PSA HM ribbon, GPU HM ribbon, IIG HM ribbon, 3 PHOTOLIFE HM ribbon, 3 APG HM Ribbon, 11 Salon diploma.
10 medals, 12 HM ribbons, 11 Diplomas (33)

c) Photo Travel (PSA PTD) – Color/Monochrome
FIAP Gold medal, PSA Gold medal, IIG Gold medal, Salon Gold medal, Salon Silver medal, Salon Bronze medal, SEPC Gold medal, SEPC Silver medal, SEPC Bronze medal, IAAP Silver medal, 2 FIAP HM ribbon, 2 PSA HM ribbon, 3 GPU HM ribbon, 2 PHOTOLIFE HM ribbon, 3 APG HM Ribbon,11 Salon diploma.
10 medals, 12 HM ribbons, 11 Diplomas (33)
Salon Chairman Choice – one Gold Medal,
Totally: 101 awards.

Statement on Subject Matter - applicable to all sections

The fundamental rule that must be observed at all times and applies to all sections offered in exhibitions with PSA recognition is that the welfare of living creatures is more important than any 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 exhibition with PSA recognition.  Under no circumstances may a living creature be placed in a situation where it will be killed, injured or stressed for the purpose of obtaining a photograph. Images that show live creatures being fed to captive animals, birds or reptiles are not permitted under any circumstances.
There are also concerns about the use of aerial photography, drones, helicopters, low flying aircraft. These should not cause any interference with other individuals or animals which causes a disturbance in their normal activity or disrupt the way any individuals or animals interact with their environment.  Entrants in PSA recognized exhibitions should comply with all relevant laws and regulations, associated with aerial photography, in the country in which the image was taken.  
 Entry into PSA recognized exhibitions is conditional on accepting these policies.  The content of images must comply with the 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, will be disqualified so the entrant may be aware of the problem when considering entry into other exhibitions with PSA recognition

15. MONOCHROME DEFINITIONS 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.
Greyscale Monochrome images may be entered for Photo Travel but toned images are not permitted for these sections.'

Photo Travel
A Photo Travel image is a portrayal of the real world we live in, as it is found naturally. There are no geographic limitations.

Content guidance:
1. If the image is predominantly or exclusively a land-, sea- or cityscape, these “scapes” must include characteristic, distinctive and recognizable physical features, although it is not necessary that the image identify the exact location;
2. Images that predominantly or exclusively depict people and their activities must illustrate a distinctive culture of a country, region, or continent;
3. Images that predominately or exclusively depict animal populations are allowed, if the animals are in their native environment and are characteristic of that country, region, or continent;
4. Portraits or other close-ups of people or objects, in addition to meeting the above paragraphs as applicable, must include elements depicting some of the surrounding environment to make it obvious that the image was not taken in a studio setting;
5. Images from events or activities arranged for photography, or of subjects directed or hired for photography, are NOT allowed.
6. Time exposures are allowed, if they do not dominate the image as a special effect (star trails, for example, are a dominating effect).
7. Highly distorted images such as those produced by fish eye lenses are NOT allowed.

Attention is drawn to the PSA Statement on Subject Matter which applies to all sections and to the Editing Guidelines for Nature, Photojournalism and Photo Travel



Editing Guidelines for Nature, Photojournalism and Photo Travel
These sections require images to be truthful records, so there are limits on the amount of manipulation allowed.
Editing Guidelines
Processing or editing must be limited to making the image look as close to the original scene as possible, except that conversion to grayscale monochrome is allowed.

Allowed editing techniques:
• Cropping, straightening and perspective correction.
• Removal or correction of elements added by the camera or lens, such as dust spots, noise, chromatic aberration and lens distortion.
• Global and selective adjustments such as brightness, hue, saturation and contrast to restore the appearance of the original scene.
• Complete conversion of color images to grayscale monochrome.
• Blending of multiple images of the same subject and combining them in camera or with software (exposure blending or focus stacking);
• Image stitching – combining multiple images with overlapping fields of view that are taken consecutively (panoramas);

Attention is drawn to the PSA Statement on Subject Matter which applies to all sections and to the Editing Guidelines for Nature, Photojournalism and Photo Travel
Editing techniques that are not allowed:
• Removing, adding to, moving or changing any part of an image, except for cropping and straightening.
• Adding a vignette during processing.
• Blurring parts of the image during processing to hide elements in the original scene.
• Darkening parts of the image during processing to hide elements in the original scene.
• All conversions other than to complete grayscale monochrome.
• Conversion of parts of an image to monochrome, or partial toning, desaturation or over-saturation of color
For the purpose of this exhibition any border added to a digital file must be a single border of white or grey, no greater than 3-5 pixels in width.

Online PDF Catalog downloadable from web site www.fotosalons.net by exhibitors

PHOTOLIFE club (ILFIAP Georgia)
Mrs. Lamara Beridze
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.fotosalons.net
Address: Varketili 3, 2 micro-district, 2 building, app 63, Tbilisi, 0163, Georgia