The nature competition is run as per F.I.A.P. nature rules.
The Nature competition is to be split into two sections there will be three trophies awarded. There will be no” Runners Up” awards. Novice and intermediate grades will compete against each other for one trophy, also Advanced and Premier grades will compete against each other as is already done in the Panel Competition. The third trophy will be a new perpetual trophy in memory of the late Anne Behan. This Trophy will be awarded to the author of the best nature image as chosen by the judge on the night. ALL grades compete for this Trophy.
F I A P Nature rules as stated on FIAP website August 2nd 2007
Nature photography depicts living, untamed animals and uncultivated plants in a natural habitat, geology and the wide diversity of natural phenomena, from insects to icebergs.
Photographs of animals, which are domesticated, caged or under any form of restraint, as well as photographs of cultivated plants are ineligible.
Minimal evidence of humans is acceptable for nature subjects, such as barn owls or storks adapting to an environment modified by humans, or natural forces, like hurricanes or tidal waves, reclaiming it.
The photographer, whatever photographic medium is used, must have taken the original image. Any manipulation or modification to the original image is limited to minor retouching of blemishes and must not alter the content of the original scene. After satisfying the previous requirements, every effort should be made to use the highest level of artistic skill in all nature photographs.
To check the most current FIAP nature rules, see Here
