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Photo Travel is becoming an increasingly popular section in international exhibitions and yet many entrants don't really have a clue what constitutes a Photo Travel image. This is evident by the many images we receive in the Bristol Salon which are nothing more than images taken on holiday, with many of them having been heavily manipulated in Photoshop (other photo editing software is available). What constitutes a Photo Travel image is, in fact, constrained by a fairly rigid definition issued by the Photographic Society of America which is reproduced below:
A Photo Travel image must express the feeling of a time and place, and portray a land, its distinctive features or culture in its natural state. There are no geographical limitations. Closeup pictures of people or objects must include distinguishable environment. Techniques that add to, relocate, replace or remove any element of the original image, except by cropping, are not permitted. All adjustments must appear natural. Conversion to full monochrome is acceptable. Derivations, including infrared, are unacceptable.
Mary Ellen Brooker FPSA, a past director of the Photo Travel Division of the PSA has written an article in the latest issue of the PSA Journal. This should be essential reading for all would-be Photo Travel entrants; you can find the article attached to this email
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