My road signs submission was disqualified this morning. The reason was it´s not allowed spot edition. But, my problem is I don´t know what is spot edition. Can somebody explain it to me, please?
Spot editing is where you affect only a portion of the picture, a localised area. For instance, cloning out a person in the background, dodging, burning, sharpening only the subject or blurring a portion of the photo. You are allowed to make edits that affect the whole picture at once (global editing, if you like).
While I was typing this, I got beaten to the punch.
Post-shot Adjustments may be made to your image in a photo editing program, so long as the modification is applied to the whole image. This includes levels, conversion to black and white, hue/saturation, sizing/rotating, curves and cropping (or their non-Photoshop equivalents). The use of certain editing and adjustment tools is restricted or prohibited as outlined below.
* Filters: The use of filters (or non-Photoshop equivalent) is strictly limited. Any filter or stand-alone utility designed and used to preserve the integrity of the image and/or reduce the effects of noise, scratches, etc, are permitted. These include but are not limited to the Sharpen, Unsharp Mask, and Dust & Scratches filters, and standalone image cleanup utilities such as NeatImage. However, no effects filters may be applied to your image, with the exception of Noise and Gaussian Blur, which are allowed. Any filter permitted by this rule must be applied uniformly to the entire image. Selective application of any filter is prohibited.
* Spot-Editing: Absolutely no spot-editing is allowed. This includes, but is not limited to drawing tools, dodging/burning tools, and cloning tools. Additionally, the use of any type of selection tool is prohibited except to select a non-feathered, non-anti-aliased rectangular area for cropping.
* Layers: Only Adjustment Layers (or the non-Photoshop equivalent) may be used. An Adjustment Layer is one that does not contain any pixel data, but rather is a special, non-image layer that lets you experiment with color and tonal adjustments to an image without permanently modifying the pixels. Adjustment Layers must be applied in Normal mode. All other types of layers (including those that contain pixel data or masks) and all other blending methods (modes) are prohibited. Changing the opacity of an Adjustment Layer is permitted.
* Borders: It is suggested that if you decide to use a border, you should only use one or two solid colors around the outside of your photo. However, alternative borders are allowed, as long as they do not contain any text, clip art, photographs, or other artwork.
* No text may be added to your submission. This includes copyright statements.
If they would look there are probably a few that would be DQ'ed because of this. I have noticed in some peoples notes on the images that they cloned out some things and this is not allowed in Basic Editing. I am not trying to cry about it. I just think people should read the rules before they submit.
If they would look there are probably a few that would be DQ'ed because of this. I have noticed in some peoples notes on the images that they cloned out some things and this is not allowed in Basic Editing. I am not trying to cry about it. I just think people should read the rules before they submit.
You can continue to recommend a photo for DQ during the week in which the results are displayed on the front page.
You should report these if they are truly violations -- neither the site nor the photographers derive any benefit from overlooking them.
If they would look there are probably a few that would be DQ'ed because of this. I have noticed in some peoples notes on the images that they cloned out some things and this is not allowed in Basic Editing. I am not trying to cry about it. I just think people should read the rules before they submit.
You can continue to recommend a photo for DQ during the week in which the results are displayed on the front page.
You should report these if they are truly violations -- neither the site nor the photographers derive any benefit from overlooking them.
I don't see how to do that any instructions please.
