The International exhibition of art photography SAVA 2023 is exhibition of art photography organized by Creative Cro Art, Croatia & Photo MAG
Chairman: Ivan Bosancic,
Salon email: [email protected],
Entry via: https://sava.creativeart.eu.hr
Creative Cro Art - President of the board & MAG

The contest is divided into following sections:
A. OPEN COLOR ⊫ PSA PID Color
B. PORTRAIT ⊫ PSA PID Color
C. LANDSCAPE ⊫ PSA PID Color
D. OPEN MONOCHROME ⊫ PSA PID Monochrome
E. LINES ⊫ PSA PID Monochrome
F. NATURE ⊫ PSA ND (color and monochrome)
G. INSECTS ⊫ PSA ND (color and monochrome)
H. PHOTO TRAVEL ⊫ PSA PTD (color and monochrome)
I. PHOTOJOURNALISM ⊫ PSA PJD (color and monochrome)
J. SPORT ⊫ PSA PJD (color and monochrome)

Each photo can be presented in only one section.

Closing date: 26/03/2023
All judging completed by: 15/04/2023
Notifications sent by: 28/04/2023
Delivery of the catalogues and awards to the authors by 14/06/2023.
On-Line Gallery posted by 14/06/2023.

Depending of the number of sections participant enters, the entry fee cost as follow:
• 1, 2, 3 or 4 section 15 Eur
• 5, 6 or 7sections 20 Eur
• 8, 9 or 10 sections 25 Eur

Payment of entry fee can be made in the following ways: - through our web site: http://sava.creativeart.eu.hr or directly on email: [email protected]
Images from participants who did not pay entry fee will not be taken into consideration.
GROUP/CLUB ENTRIES
Discount for photo clubs and photo group:
• 5-10 participants = 10%
• 11-20 participants = 20%
• 21-30 participants = 30%

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
PHOTOGRAPHS
AUTHORS MUST FILL OUT ENTRY FORM AND SUBMIT PHOTOS ONLINE
Photos must be in JPG file format, nax. image width (horizontal) is 1920 pix. max. image height (vertical) is 1080 pix. in 300 dpi. compression 7-12, max 3Mb.
JUDGING METHOD: Remote judging of images will be with calibrated computer monitors (minimum 19 inches) or high definition TV screens at 100% of the submitted pixel size (1920x1080 pix).
Equipment will not resize any submitted images or change the aspect ratio of the original image to “Fit to screen” or to “Fill screen” by monitors or HDTV equipment.
All information, including image file names, provided to the judges for remote judging will retain complete anonymity of the entrants and not provide the judges with any means of determining any entrant’s personal details, such as name, email address, or country.
The target acceptance rate will be between 29% and 35% in each section.
An image may be entered in only one section
The Exhibition will be conducted in accordance with the rules of the PSA. 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. At no stage will a judge be able to view all the entrant’s images together.
DATA PROTECTION: By entering this exhibition, you are explicitly consenting to the personal details you have supplied, including physical addresses, 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, agree and accept that by entering this exhibition, your participation status which includes your first and last name, name of the country used during registration at the exhibition, number of sections entered and number of photos entered in those sections will be made public in a published status list and that the results of your entry shall be made public in exhibition gallery, exhibition catalog. You also agree and accept the policy regarding Breaches of Rules of the PSA.
STATUS LIST: Our status page will be updated automatically, before checking status webpage must be refreshed. If any issues are noted, please contact Chairman to resolve.
REPORT CARD NOTIFICATION: All participants will receive report card notification via e-mail. The results of the exhibition will also be published on our website https://sava.creativeart.eu.hr
EMAILS SPAM BLOCKING: Confirmations of entry submittals and Report Cards will be sent to entrants Please be sure that this email address gets included in your “safe” email addresses to assure receipt of these emails instead of having them blocked by your security system. Also check your Junk E-Mail or Spam folder to see if your email software placed any messages from the exhibition there.

Jacky Panhuyzen, EFIAP/g; GMPSA - Belgium
Tomasz Okoniewski, EFIAP/p, EPSA, BPSA, GPU CR4 etc - Poland
Damir Stanovcic, AFIAP - Serbia

At INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION SAVA 2023 there will be awarded these medals:
10x PSA Gold Medal and 30 ribbons;
30x IAAP Diplomas;
10x PBA Black Meda and 30 PBA Digital Diploma;
10x Salon Gold, 10x Salon Silver, 10x Salon Bronze and 80 Digital Diplomas.

A. OPEN COLOR ⊫ PSA PID Color - PSA Gold Medal, 3 PSA HM, IAAP Ribbons, PBA Black Medal, 3 PBA Digital Diploma, Salon Gold Medal, Salon Silver Medal, Salon Bronze Medal and 8 Digital Diplomas
B. PORTRAIT ⊫ PSA PID Color - PSA Gold Medal, 3 PSA HM, IAAP Ribbons, PBA Black Medal, 3 PBA Digital Diploma, Salon Gold Medal, Salon Silver Medal, Salon Bronze Medal and 8 Digital Diplomas
C. LANDSCAPE ⊫ PSA PID Color - PSA Gold Medal, 3 PSA HM, IAAP Ribbons, PBA Black Medal, 3 PBA Digital Diploma, Salon Gold Medal, Salon Silver Medal, Salon Bronze Medal and 8 Digital Diplomas
D. OPEN MONOCHROME ⊫ PSA PID Monochrome - PSA Gold Medal, 3 PSA HM, IAAP Ribbons, PBA Black Medal, 3 PBA Digital Diploma, Salon Gold Medal, Salon Silver Medal, Salon Bronze Medal and 8 Digital Diplomas
E. LINES ⊫ PSA PID Monochrome - PSA Gold Medal, 3 PSA HM, IAAP Ribbons, PBA Black Medal, 3 PBA Digital Diploma, Salon Gold Medal, Salon Silver Medal, Salon Bronze Medal and 8 Digital Diplomas
F. NATURE ⊫ PSA ND (color and monochrome) - PSA Gold Medal, 3 PSA HM, IAAP Ribbons, PBA Black Medal, 3 PBA Digital Diploma, Salon Gold Medal, Salon Silver Medal, Salon Bronze Medal and 8 Digital Diplomas
G. INSECTS ⊫ PSA ND (color and monochrome) - PSA Gold Medal, 3 PSA HM, IAAP Ribbons, PBA Black Medal, 3 PBA Digital Diploma, Salon Gold Medal, Salon Silver Medal, Salon Bronze Medal and 8 Digital Diplomas
H. PHOTO TRAVEL ⊫ PSA PTD (color and monochrome) - PSA Gold Medal, 3 PSA HM, IAAP Ribbons, PBA Black Medal, 3 PBA Digital Diploma, Salon Gold Medal, Salon Silver Medal, Salon Bronze Medal and 8 Digital Diplomas
I. PHOTOJOURNALISM ⊫ PSA PJD (color and monochrome) - PSA Gold Medal, 3 PSA HM, IAAP Ribbons, PBA Black Medal, 3 PBA Digital Diploma, Salon Gold Medal, Salon Silver Medal, Salon Bronze Medal and 8 Digital Diplomas
J. SPORT ⊫ PSA PJD (color and monochrome) - PSA Gold Medal, 3 PSA HM, IAAP Ribbons, PBA Black Medal, 3 PBA Digital Diploma, Salon Gold Medal, Salon Silver Medal, Salon Bronze Medal and 8 Digital Diplomas

PORTRAIT / PSA PIDC (only color)
Color portrait photography, or portraiture, is a type of photography aimed toward capturing the personality of a person or group of people by using effective lighting, backdrops, and poses.
Attention is drawn to the PSA Stament on Subject Matter which applies to all sections.
LANDSCAPES / PSA PIDC (only color)
This category is typically a photograph that captures the presence of nature and may include sea/oceans/water/underwater. It can have man-made features (e.g. city skylines) or disturbances of landscapes, with or without people on photography. Representational landscapes (more natural and realistic), an impressionistic landscape or abstract landscape photographs are allowed.
Attention is drawn to the PSA Stament on Subject Matter which applies to all sections.
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.
For the purpose of this exhibition, only greyscale images are allowed in monochrome sections. Toned images are not allowed.
Greyscale Monochrome images may be entered for Nature, Photojournalism and Photo Travel but toned images are not permitted for these sections.
Monochrome images may not be entered in PID Color Sections. Separate sections must be offered for PIDC and PIDM.
Attention is drawn to the PSA Stament on Subject Matter which applies to all sections.
LINES / PSA PIDM (only monochrome)
Leading lines are lines that appear in a photograph that have been framed and positioned by the photographer to draw the viewer's eye towards a specific point of interest..
Attention is drawn to the PSA Stament on Subject Matter which applies to all sections.
PSA/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 photographed. 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, anaesthetic or any other method of restricting natural movement for the purpose of a photograph is not allowed.

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.
Attention is drawn to the PSA Statement on Subject Matter which applies to all sections.

INSECTS: Images in this section must abide by the Nature definition
Photography is commonly defined as close-up photography of tiny insects with images that result in the subject being life-size or larger.

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.
Attention is drawn to the PSA Stament on Subject Matter which applies to all sections.

Photojournalism Definition
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.
• A number of images (typically 2-4), each with a small white border, may be combined into a single image that depicts a progression of events or related activity.

For the purpose of this exhibition, toned images are not allowed in Photojournalism sections. Any monochrome image entered must be "greyscale monochrome".

Vignettes are not allowed in Photojournalism images. Any border added must be a singler border of white or grey, no greater than 3 -5 pixels in width.
Attention is drawn to the PSA Statement on Subject Matter which applies to all sections.

SPORT: Images in this section must abide by the Photojournalism definition
Sports photography is the capture of sports, games, exercises, and other activities through photography. The word “sports photography” encompasses a wide range of activities. The closest definition of Sport section, photography that covers all types of sports.
For the purpose of this exhibition, toned images are not called in Photojournalism sections. Any monochrome image entered must be “greyscale monochrome”.

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
Attention is drawn to the PSA Statement on Subject Matter which applies to all sections.

PSA Photo Travel Definition
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.

Vignettes are not allowed in PTD images. Any border added must be a single border of white or grey, no greater than 3 -5 pixels in width.
Attention is drawn to the PSA Stament on Subject Matter which applies to all sections.

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);

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

Notification cards will be sent by email. All entrants of the contest (participants which submitted works and paid entry fee) will receive on-line PDF catalog of the photo contest. The organizer will take all possible care while handling the emails, awards and catalogs, however will assume no liability for damages and loses during shipment.