dence to

For 1 or 2 sec�on US $ 15, for 5 sec�ons US $ 25 and for all 8 sec�ons US $ 40

For 1 or 2 sec�on Rs. 1000/- , for 5 sec�ons Rs. 1700/- & for all 8 sec�ons Rs. 2800/-

PayPal email id : . The entry fee is for the en�re circuit and cannot be divided for less jcmcircuits@gmail.com

than the full circuit exhibi�ons. One c an also pay through Swift transfer.

Swift transfer. {For Swi� transfer, please visit our website}.

One can pay the fee by Online Transfer in the name of “JCM PHOTOGRAPIC SOCIETY” Payable at Delhi.The entry fee is for the entire circuit and cannot be divided for less than the full circuit exhibi�ons.

{For Online Transfer (NEFT/RTGS), Please visit our website.}

FOR OVERSEAS

FOR INDIANS

The exhibi�on is open to anyone. However, an entry may be rejected when the sponsoring organiza�on or its agent in its reasonable discre�on, believes the entry does not conform to the exhibi�on rules and condi�ons.The original image must be made by the entrant on photographic emulsion or acquired with a digital camera. All images must be original and may not incorporate elements, produced by anyone else. All final work must be on photographic or electronic film material. Entry Forms are also available on our website: www.jcmcircuits.com

MOST IMPORTANT NOTE

CLOSING DATE th

16 AUGUST 2020

ENTRY FEE FOR ENTRANTS

NOTE:- Entrants are required to mail the details of their remittance to: jcmcircuits@gmail.com

<< THREE JUDGINGS: >>

JUDGING DATE: 29th - 30th August 2020

NOTIFICATION DATE:

EXHIBITION END DATE:

13th September 2020

1st November 2020

EDAS to PSA : 29th September 2020 Mailing of awards : 12th November 2020

264 MEDALS, 288 CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, 32 (ISF DIPLOMAS), 16 (GPU HM)

International Digital Circuit: Eight Sections with Three Different Judgings

ASSAM CIRCUIT 2020ASSAM CIRCUIT 2020

INVITATION

You are cordially invited to submit Mono Open, Mono Theme - City Life, Color Open, Color Theme - City Life,

with single online judging and online notification. We solicit your participation.

All Correspondence to

SARABJIT KAUR

Circuit Chairman

APSA, PPSA, F. HKNPS, Hon. MP. HKNPS, Hon. WPG, A.WPG, AISF,

Hon. PESGSPC, GPA. PESGSPC, Hon. WPAI, WPAI Gold, GPU/Cr3

B-54, Gali no. 9, Shashi Garden, Patpar Ganj, Delhi - 110091, INDIA

email id: jcmcircuits@gmail.com

Phone: +91 8447250000

CLUBS DARRANG-GUWAHATI-UDALGURI

Nature, Wildlife, Photojournalism and Photo Travel. Assam Circuit consists of three separate Exhibitions with

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PSA 2019-XXX

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PSA 2020-286 L200114-M8G ISF 33/2020 2020/013-015 004-006/2020

PSA DEFINITIONS

3. WILDLIFE: Images entered in Wildlife sections meeting the Nature Photography Definition above are further defined as one or more extant zoological or botanical organisms free and unrestrained in a natural or adopted habitat.

Landscapes, geologic formations, photographs of zoo or game farm animals, or of any extant zoological or botanical species taken under controlled conditions are not eligible in Wildlife sections.

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 Nature competitions. Judges are warned not to reward them

Wildlife is not limited to mammals, birds and insects. Marine subjects and botanical subjects (including fungi and algae) taken in the wild are suitable wildlife subjects, as are carcasses of extant species.

The welfare of the subject is more important than the photograph.

Images entered in Nature sections meeting the Nature Photography Definition above can have landscapes, geologic formations, weather

phenomena, and extant organisms as the primary subject matter. This includes images taken with subjects in controlled conditions, such

as zoos, game farms, botanical gardens, aquariums and any enclosure where the subjects are totally dependent on man for food.

Stitched images are not permitted.

4. PHOTOJOURNALISM: Photojournalism entries shall consist of images with informative content and emotional impact, reflecting the human presence in our world. The journalistic (story-telling) value of the image shall receive priority over pictorial quality. In the interest of credibility, images that misrepresent the truth, such as those from events or activities specifically arranged for photography or of subjects directed or hired for photography, are not eligible.

There is one hard and fast rule, whose spirit must be observed at all times.

Photographs of human created hybrid plants, cultivated plants, feral animals, domestic animals, or mounted specimens are ineligible, as is any form of manipulation that alters the truth of the photographic statement.

Techniques that remove elements added by the camera, such as dust spots, digital noise, and film scratches, are allowed.

Color images can be converted to greyscale monochrome.

PSA ADDITION to the joint FIAP/PSA rules

Techniques that add, relocate, replace or remove any element of the original image, except by cropping, are not permitted. The only allowable modifications are removal of dust, scratches or digital noise, restoration of the existing appearance of the original scene, sharpening that is not obvious, and conversion to greyscale monochrome. Derivations, including infrared, are not eligible. All images must appear natural.

No techniques that add, relocate, replace, or remove pictorial elements except by cropping are permitted.

Techniques that enhance the presentation of the photograph without changing the nature story or the pictorial content, or without altering the content of the original scene, are permitted including HDR, focus stacking and dodging/burning.

5. PHOTO 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 appropriate, Close up pictures of people or objects must include features that provide information about the environment.

Infrared images, either direct-captures or derivations, are not allowed.

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.

1. MONOCHROME : An image is considered to be Monochrome only if it gives the impression of having no color (i.e. contains only shades of gray 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.

2. NATURE: Nature photography is restricted to the use of the photographic process to depict all branchesof natural history, except anthropology and archeology, in such a fashion that a well-informed person will be able to identify the subject material and certify its honest presentation.

The story telling value of a photograph must be weighed more than the pictorial quality while maintaining high technical quality

Human elements shall not be present, except where those human elements are integral parts of the nature story such as nature subjects, like barn owls or storks, adapted to an environment modified by humans, or where those human elements are in situations depicting natural forces, like hurricanes or tidal waves.

Scientific bands, scientific tags or radio collars on wild animals are permissible.

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

Susan Cowles, FPSA, GMPSA, AFIAP, Randy Carr, APSA GMPSA AFIAP, Volker Meinberg, GMPSA/B, EFIAP, GPU-CR4,

Jakab Tibor, EFIAP/G,

Pandula Bandara, MPSA,GPU CR-4, GPU “HERMES”, GPU VIP-5, LRPS, MIUP, C**MOL, GWP.IC,

MPSA, MEAPU/b, R-ISF 5, E.CPE, FAPU, SAWIEP, Hon. FPSBP, Hon. FPI, Hon. PESGSPC, Hon. EPSM, Hon. CPE, Hon. SPAS, AFF,

Hon. E IUSF, Hon.PESGSPC, GPA. PESGSPC, Hon. FSWAN, Hon. FWPG, Hon. MWPG, Hon. MP. HKNPS, Hon. FWPAI, Hon. FGNG,

ESUSPA, Hon. CPE, Hon. AvTvISo, PIPC Nefer��, AIIPC, IIPC URANIUM

Chitrangad Kumar, FPSA, MPSA, AFIAP, FISF, SPSA, Hon. F. HKNPS, Hon. FBSPA, Hon. FICS, Hon. EFMPA, Hon. FSAP, A.ICS,

Panel 1:

Panel 2: Joseph Tam, GMPSA, SPSA, EFIAP/2, TSE Kwok Ke Daniel, GMUPHK, GMPSA, EFIAP/g, Teo Giap Chiu, GMPSA/G, SPSA, EFIAP/G,GPU-CR5

Panel 3: Dao Tien Dat, ESVAPA, EVAPA, EFIAP/ c2,

Alterna�ve Judge:

FPSA, MPSA, Hon. FICS,

PANEL OF JUDGES

DATA PROTECTION: By entering this exhibi�on, you are explicitly consen�ng to the personal details you have supplied, including email addresses, being held, processed and used by the exhibi�on organizers for purposes associated with this exhibi�on. You also explicitly consent to such informa�on being sent to organiza�ons that have accorded official recogni�on, patronage or accredita�on to this exhibi�on. You acknowledge and accept that entering this exhibi�on means that the status and results of your entry may be made public. Method of submi�ng entries and any specific format or �tle requirements.

The exhibi�on assumes no liability of any misuse of copyright. Images may be altered, either electronically or otherwise, by the maker. Artwork or computer graphics created by the entrant may be incorporated provided the photographic content predominates, subject to Nature, Photo Travel and Photojournalism divisional restric�ons. All final work must be on photographic film, or on electronic file, or on photographic or electronic print material, moun�ng excepted.

Each image must have a unique �tle. Once an image has been accepted in a PSA Recognized exhibi�on, that same image, or a like “in camera” or a “reproduc�on” duplicate of that image. (i) may not be entered or re-entered in any sec�on of the same Division Star Ra�ngs class in that exhibi�on regardless of media, format, or �tle. (ii) may not be re-�tled for entry in any other PSA Recognized exhibi�on, including transla�on into another language. (iii) images mee�ng the Monochrome Defini�on and non-manipulated color images from the same capture shall be considered the same image and must be given the same �tle. (iv) PSA members working on Galaxy and Diamond Star Ra�ngs shall be allowed to con�nue using different �tles of monochrome versions and color versions of the same capture that have already been accepted un�l the required number of acceptances for those �tles have been completed.

If at any �me , it is determined in the reasonable discre�on of the exhibi�on organizer or the judges before, during, or a�er the judging that an entrant has submi�ed entries where one or more images fail to comply with these Condi�ons of Entry, including the stated defini�ons, the exhibi�on organizers reserves the right to delete the entry from the exhibi�on and void any or all acceptances or awards. Fees may be forfeited or refunded in these circumstances. The entrant acknowledges that the decision of exhibi�on organizers or the judges is final.

ADDED EXHIBITION CONDITIONS:

No �tle or iden�fica�on of the maker shall be visible anywhere on the face of an image, print mat or mount entered in a PSA Recognized

These steps include, but are not limited to, ques�oning any entrant, requiring the submission of RAW files or other digital files represen�ng the original capture of the submi�ed image(s), confron�ng the entrant with evidence that one or more submi�ed images fails to comply with the Condi�ons of Entry (also known as Entry Rules), and offering the entrant a reasonable opportunity to provide counter evidence to refute the exhibi�on organizer's evidence by a set deadline. Such entries that are not cleared or are s�ll ques�onable a�er the entrant has presented evidence may be considered in breach of these Condi�ons of Entry, and declined. Such entries may be referred to PSA for further inves�ga�on of possible ethics viola�ons.

In order to ensure that images comply with the Condi�ons of Entry and defini�ons, the exhibi�on may carry out checks on the images to make sure that: (a) the images are the original work of the entrant and (b) the images comply with the rules and defini�ons as set out in these Condi�ons of Entry.

2. Digital image must bear the �tle and sec�on of the entrant and must be numbered to correspond with the entry form. The digital image files must be in JPEG format and file size maximum 1 MB. Please submit the images with maximum 300dpi resolu�on and a maximum of 1024 X 768. If the image is horizontal i.e. in landscape format, the width would be 1024 pixels and the height would be less than this as per composi�on. Similarly, if the image is ver�cal or in portrait format, the height would be 768 pixels and the width would be less this as per composi�on.

5. If Entry fee is not received, the entry will be not be judged and the entry will be cancelled.

8. Accepted and Awarded images obtained in WPAI Patronage Circuit/Salon will count towards WPAI Dis�nc�on and Honors.

Entries must originate as photographs (image-captures of objects via light sensi�vity) made by the entrant on photographic emulsion or acquired digitally. By virtue of submi�ng an entry, the entrant cer�fies the work as his own (aliases are not permi�ed). The entrant permits the sponsors to reproduce all or part of the entered material free of charge for publica�on and/or display in media related to the exhibi�on. This may include low resolu�on pos�ng on a website. Note: Entrants who indicate that their images may not be reproduced or used “will not be eligible for awards” or inclusion in audio-visuals of the exhibi�on “and could be subject to disqualifica�on” by the exhibi�on sponsors.

An image may be entered in only one sec�on where acceptances of that image in mul�ple sec�ons would be eligible for the same star path.

PSA retains the right to inves�gate in any way all complaints/suspicions of breaches of entry condi�ons, impose sanc�ons if deemed necessary, void the acceptances of any image found to violate the PSA rules, include the entrant's name on the list of sanc�ons provided to Exhibi�ons, and share such inves�ga�ons with FIAP. Entrants automa�cally agree to these terms by the act of entering the Exhibi�on and agree to cooperate with any inves�ga�on.

1. The circuit will consists of Eight sec�ons : (a) Monochrome- Open (b) Monochrome-Theme (City Life) (c) Color (Open) (d) Color Theme (City Life) (e) Nature: Monochrome and Color (Combined) (f) Wildlife: Monochrome and Color (Combined), (g) Photojournalism: Monochrome and Color (Combined) and (h) Photo Travel: Monochrome and Color (Combined) .

7. All Acceptances of entrants will be shown in the website gallery and one can visit on : h�ps://www.jcmcircuits.com/

An entrant's images will not be presented to the judges consecu�vely. An entrant's four images will be distributed throughout four rounds of judging in that sec�on. Distribu�on of images shall be in the same round order as submi�ed by the entrant.

Words such as “Un�tled” and “No Title” are not acceptable as part or all of an image's �tle, nor are camera capture filenames.

All entrants in must provide name and country data exactly the same in each exhibi�on entered to receive proper credit.

The submission of entries signifies the acceptance of the above condi�ons by the Entrant.

3. The Judging for this Circuit will be ONLINE. No�fica�on will be online for each separate judging. Entries will be judged by YES/NO System. The decision of the panel of judges will be final and binding with no appeal.

exhibi�on.

6. Title of Entry / Image should not exceed 35 le�ers to facilitate computer lis�ng for catalogue. Use only (A-Z or 0-9) in �tles. Each photo can be presented in only one sec�on.

By entering this exhibi�on, an entrant is no�fied that the Acceptance Rate may not be exceed 35% in any sec�on with excep�on of 3D.

4. ENTRIES to be submi�ed as digital file by online through our website: , For result, you can visit it.www.jcmcircuits.com

Accepted and awarded images obtained in this exhibi�on will count towards PSA “Star Ra�ngs” and Who’s Who.

The exhibi�on is open to anyone; however, an entry may be rejected when the sponsoring organiza�on or its agent, in its reasonable discre�on, believes the entry does not conform to the exhibi�on rules and condi�ons

PSA CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

NOTE: TITLES OF THE DIGITAL IMAGE ARE NOT READ AT THE TIME OF JUDGING

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