Photo Club "SMEDEREVO" - Smederevo, Serbia and Photo club "PONJAVICA"- Banatski Brestovac.

VILLAGE 2022 International Exhibition of Art Photography is divided into 6 sections, all digital:
A) AGRICULTURE, color/monochrome digital - FIAP
B) OPEN COLOR, color digital - FIAP
C) OPEN MONOCHROME digital- FIAP
D) PEOPLE, color/monochrome digital - FIAP
E) PHOTOJOURNALISM, color/monochrome digital - FIAP
F) NATURE, color/monochrome digital - FIAP

Statement Monochrome images may be entered in PID Color sections but will only be eligible towards PID Color Star Ratings if accepted.

Closing date: 07.02.2023 (February 7th, 2023)
Judging: 20.19.02.2023(February,20th. 2023)
Notification: 05.03.2023 (March 05th, 2023)
Sending awards: 25.03.2023 (March 2th, 2023)
Catalogues mailing: 25.03.2023 (March 25th, 2023)
On-Line Gallery posted by: 25.03.2023 (March 25th, 2023)

PUBLIC SHOWINGS
10 March 2022 Banatski Brestovac - Cultural Center
12 March 2022 Starčevo - Cultural Center

Depending of the number of sections participant applies, the fee cost as follow:
- any 1 or 2 sections = 15 EUR (20$USD)
- any 3 or 4 sections = 25 EUR (30$USD)
- any 5 or all 6 sections = 30 EUR (35$USD)

The participation fee may be paid through: PayPal through our web site at:
PayPal: http:/village.fotokinoklub-smederevo.com/ click at PAYMENT in menu or directly on email:
[email protected]
Works by authors who do not pay the fee will not be taken into consideration.

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.
Sanctions: Entries will not be accepted from any entrant who is currently sanctioned by PSA.
PSA Star Ratings
To receive proper Star ratings credit from PSA, entrants must provide their names and country exactly the same in each exhibition. Aliases are not permitted. Please contact PSA in the event of name changes or relocating to another country
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. 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. Note: Entrants who indicate that their images may not be reproduced or used “will not be eligible for awards” or inclusio in audio-visuals of the exhibition “and could be subject to disqualification” by the exhibition sponsors.
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 maker.
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 author. All parts of the image have to be photographed by the author who is holding the copyright of all works submitted
Re-use of accepted images: Once an image has been accepted in a PSA Recognized exhibition, any identical image, or near identical image, may not, in future, be entered or re-entered in any section of the same Division Star Ratings class in that exhibition regardless of media, format, or title; may not be re-titled for entry into any other PSA Recognized exhibition, including translation into another language.
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.
Titles:
Each image must have a unique title. 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 maker. Titles must not include file extensions such as .jpg or .jpeg (or any other camera capture filenames), or words such as "untitled" or "no title". Titles may not consist solely of numbers.
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.
However, PSA members working on Galaxy and Diamond Star Ratings are allowed to continue using different titles of monochrome versions and color versions of the same capture that have already been accepted until the required number of acceptances for those titles has been completed.
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 where acceptances of that image in multiple sections would be eligible for the same star path.
DATA PROTECTION
By entering this exhibition, you are explicitly consenting to the personal details you have supplied, including email addresses, being held, processed and used by the exhibition organizers for purposes associated with this exhibition. You also explicitly consent to such information being sent to organizations that have accorded official recognition, patronage or accreditation to this exhibition. You acknowledge and accept that entering this exhibition means that the status and results of your entry may be made public.

Photographs should be submitted in digital form with a maximum size of 1920×1080 pixels at 300 dpi. Digital projection with Full HD full HD LED TV Acer H6510BD FHD 1920x1200 monitor; with 1920x1200 monitor. Minimum 20% acceptance rate is guaranteed. Max. acceptance rate 25%.
Exhibitions using digital projection is judge the images as received from the photographer at 100% of the maximum permitted pixel size. Digital images cannot be altered, including resizing in either direction, by the exhibition or by the exhibition’s equipment before or during judging.
Authors may submit photographs in one of three ways:
- uploaded through the web site: http:/village.fotokinoklub-smederevo.com/ click at ENTRY FORM in menu;
- sent by e-mail to: [email protected];

To participate in the VILLAGE 2023 International Exhibition of Art Photography, authors may apply with both black and white and colour works. Entries are limited to no more than 4 images (digital files) per section, category, or class. An entrant’s four images will be distributed throughout four rounds of judging in that section.
Photographs must be sent in digital form, as a picture file with dimension 1920x1080 pixels at 300 dpi. The exhibition is not allowed to resize the pictures sent by the entrants. The works will be projected with Full HD LED
TV Acer H6510BD FHD 1920x1200 monitor. No file naming is needed. Maximum file size is 3 Mb.

Danilo CVETANOVIĆ, AFIAP, MF FSS, ULUPUDS; SERBIA
Zdravko SIMIJONOVIĆ, AFIAP, FA I KL., ULUPUDS, SERBIA
Vlado JOVANOVSKI, PRESIDENT IAAP, NORTH MACEDONIA

TOTAL OF - 103 AWARDS !!!

FIAP Blue Badge for the best Author

A) AGRICULTURE (color/monochrome)
FIAP - GOLD medal and 2 HM Ribbons
IAAP - GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE medals and 2 HM Ribbon
FSS - GOLD and 2 HM Ribbon
SALON - GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE medals and 3 HM Ribbons

B) OPEN Color (color)
FIAP - GOLD medal and 2 HM Ribbons
IAAP - GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE medals and 2 HM Ribbon
FSS - GOLD and 2 HM Ribbon
SALON - GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE medals and 3 HM Ribbons

C) OPEN (monochrome)
FIAP - GOLD medal and 2 HM Ribbons
IAAP - GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE medals and 2 HM Ribbon
FSS - GOLD and 2 HM Ribbon
SALON - GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE medals and 3 HM Ribbons

D) PEOPLE (color/monochrome)
FIAP - GOLD medal and 2 HM Ribbons
IAAP - GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE medals and 2 HM Ribbon
FSS - GOLD and 2 HM Ribbon
SALON - GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE medals and 3 HM Ribbons

E) JOURNALISM (color/monochrome)
FIAP - GOLD medal and 2 HM Ribbons
IAAP - GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE medals and 2 HM Ribbon
FSS - GOLD and 2 HM Ribbon
SALON - GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE medals and 3 HM Ribbons

F) NATURE (color/monochrome)
FIAP - GOLD medal and 2 HM Ribbons
IAAP - GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE medals and 2 HM Ribbon
FSS - GOLD and 2 HM Ribbon
SALON - GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE medals and 3 HM Ribbons

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 FIAP patronage or 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 FIAP patronage or 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. This rule applies regardless of whether or not the creature being killed, injured or stressed is visible in the captured image.
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.
Entry in this exhibition is conditional on accepting these policies. The content of images must comply with these 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 FIAP patronage/PSA recognition.
Further details on the PSA's drone policy may be found at https://psa-photo.org/index.php?psa-policies#drone

[FIAP MONOCRHOME]
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 Patronag

[FIAP NATURE DEFINITION]
Nature photography records all branches of natural history except anthropology and archaeology. This includes all aspects of the physical world, both animate and inanimate, that have not been made or modified by humans.
Nature images must convey the truth of the scene that was recorded. A well-informed person should be able to identify the subject of the image and be satisfied that it has been presented honestly and that no unethical practices have been used to control the subject or capture the image. Images that directly or indirectly show any human activity that threatens the life or welfare of a living organism are not allowed.
The most important part of a Nature image is the nature story it tells. High technical standards are expected and the image must look natural.
Objects created by humans, and evidence of human activity, are allowed in Nature images only when they are a necessary part of the Nature story.
Photographs of human-created hybrid plants, cultivated plants, feral animals, domesticated animals, human-created hybrid animals and mounted or preserved zoological specimens are not allowed.
Images taken with subjects under controlled conditions, such as zoos, are allowed.
Controlling live subjects by chilling, an aesthetic or any other method of restricting natural movement is not allowed.
No modification that changes the truth of a Nature image is allowed. Images may be cropped but no other technique that removes, adds or moves any part of the image is allowed.
Techniques that remove elements added by the camera, such as dust spots, digital noise and lens flare are allowed.
Complete conversion of colour images to greyscale monochrome is allowed. Partial conversion, toning and infrared captures or derivations are not allowed.
Multiple images of the same subject that are combined in camera or with software by focus stacking, exposure blending or stitching (images taken consecutively and combined by overlapping) are allowed
Attention is drawn to the PSA Statement on Subject Matter which applies to all sections
Vignetting and Borders
Vignettes are not allowed in Nature Images. Any border added must be a single border of white or grey, no greater than 3 -5 pixels in width. Single black borders of the same dimensions are allowed in Prints.

[PHOTOJOURNALISM]
Photojournalism entries are images with informative content and emotional impact, reflecting the human presence in our world. The journalistic (story-telling) value of the image should receive priority over pictorial quality. Images that misrepresent the truth, such as those from events or activities arranged specifically for photography, or of subjects directed or hired for photography, are not eligible.
Techniques that add, relocate, replace, remove or change any element in the original scene, except by cropping, are not permitted. The only allowable modifications are removal of dust, scratches or digital noise and restoration of the appearance of the existing scene, or complete conversion to full monochrome. Other derivations, including infrared, are not eligible.
Attention is drawn to the PSA Statement on Subject Matter which applies to all sections.
Vignetting and Borders
Vignettes are not allowed in Photojournalism images. Any border added must be a single border of white or grey, no greater than 3 -5 pixels in width. Single black borders of the same dimensions are allowed in Prints.

[TRAVEL]
A Photo Travel image expresses the characteristic features or culture of a land as they are found naturally. There are no geographical limitations. Images from events or activities arranged specifically for photography, or of subjects directed or hired for photography are not permitted. Close up pictures of people or objects must include features that provide information about the location.
Techniques that add, relocate, replace or remove any element of the original image, except by cropping, are not permitted. The only allowable adjustments are removal of dust or digital noise, restoration of the appearance of the original scene, and complete conversion to greyscale monochrome. Other derivations, including infrared, are not permitted. All images must look natural.
Attention is drawn to the PSA Statement on Subject Matter which applies to all sections

Vignetting and Borders
Vignettes are not allowed in Travel images. Any border added must be a single border of white or grey, no greater than 3 -5 pixels in width. Single black borders of the same dimensions are allowed in Prints.

NOTIFICATION
Notification cards will be sent by email.
The organizer will take all possible care handling the emails and awards, however, assumes no liability for damages and loses during shipment.

CATALOGUE
The organizer will produce a PDF catalogue. A link to download the catalogue http://village.fotokinoklub-smederevo.com/ will be sent to all participants until, 23/03/2023.

You can send printed entry forms and/or entry fee to this address:

Dragoslav MIRKOVIĆ, EFIAP/G, EsFIAP, QPSA, MF FSJ/MF FSS, ULUPUDS,
Vidska 31, 11050 Belgrade, Serbia, Europe
http:/village.fotokinoklub-smederevo.com
[email protected]