Image Comp questions from a new member. Do I understand correctly that unlimited editing is basically allowed in all categories with the exception of nature? And, in nature can man-made objects be removed or replaced if the background remains consistent with the original image. Can artistic effects such as textures be applied to a nature image overall? Does nature include insects or animals in the wild or is it literally just flora and fauna? Welcome aboard Hutch & thanks fo

The quality of the work in our Image Competition in 2019 was spectacular! Here are the Category Winners ~ Photographers of the Year: Animal - Anna Walley Commercial/Industrial - Yogi Patel Fashion/Editorial - Jim Paliungas Illustrative - Bonnie Mercadante Landscape - Mike Mercadante Nature - Dan Holmes Photojournalism - Larry Skibiski Portrait Environmental - Yogi Patel Portrait Studio - Yogi Patel Wedding - Yogi Patel Channel Islands Professional Photographers Association