Amateurs 2023

GUIDELINES

Since the Amateurs category was especially created for beginners, Only photographers using GoPro, Mobile phones,
compact digital cameras with fix Lenses system, can participate in this category.
owners of digital cameras with DSLR or Mirrorless systems cannot participate in this category.
Any single image taken during January 1st – August 31, 2023 can be submitted to this category.
The portfolio should feature diversity, creativity, attractive subjects and unique, fine photography techniques.
Images must be saved in jpeg format and should be up to 1,500 pixels in the longest dimension.
Minor editing of images using any imaging software is allowed. This includes colour and contrast enhancements,

backscatter removal, up to 15 % cropping allowed, minor flaws fixes and background consolidation.

image editing that alters the main content of the image, such as moving, removing models and/or
implanting foreign elements, is not permitted.