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Blue Indian Ocean International Photography Circuit 2025

2025蓝色印度洋国际摄影巡回赛

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY （参赛规则）

Blue Indian Ocean International Photography Circuit 2025 is with the patronage of the and conducted under the approved rules of the WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY UNION(WPU[2025]035)，All awards and acceptances obtained in this salon will be taken into account for WPU Distinctions.

The Contest is open to photographers all over the world.This is a digital image Contest.

2025蓝色印度洋国际摄影巡回赛由世界摄影联盟（WPU[2025]035）认证，并按照其批准的规则进行。在本次大赛中获得的所有奖项和入围都将被纳入WPU荣誉。

该大赛为数码摄影比赛，对世界各地的摄影师开放。

CORRESPONDENCE & ENQUIRIES TO（主办者信息）:

ORGANIZER（主办）：Happy Photography Club

Exhibition Chairman: Mr. Ting Yu

Building 10, Fuji Century Park, Wangcheng District,

Changsha City, Hunan Province, China (410000)

Chairman Email: 732710600@qq.com （主席邮箱）

Exhibition Email: cipa-photo@qq.com （大赛邮箱）

Phone number: 15974141480

Salon Secretary :  Lianqing Tian

Salon Treasurer :  Mei Yu

Rules & Submission: http://cipa.sychina.net/photo3/

The software provider：Hunan Huangjiu E-commerce Co., Ltd

Software provider Email：497930342@qq.com

SECTIONS（组别）

A. Art Color (ACD) (Only Color) 藝術彩色組（仅限彩色）

B. Art Mono (AMD) (Only Monochrome) 藝術黑白組（仅限单色/黑白）

C. Record Human (RHD) (Color/Greyscale Monochrome) 記錄人類組（彩色/黑白）

D. Record Nature (RND) (Color/Greyscale Monochrome) 記錄自然組（彩色/黑白）

E. Unlimited (UD) (Unlimited) 無限制組（無限制）

ENTRY FEES （报名费）

1 Section（1个组）     USD $ 12.00   (人民币￥85 CNY)

2 Section（2个组）     USD $ 17.00   (人民币￥120 CNY)

3 Section（3个组）     USD $ 22.00   (人民币￥155 CNY)

4 Section（4个组）     USD $ 27.00   (人民币￥190 CNY)

5 Section（5个组）     USD $ 32.00   (人民币￥225 CNY)

Group Entries - Discount Rates (% of Total Fee)团体报名-折扣率（占总费用的百分比）：

More than 5 Entrants: 5 %（超过5名参赛者：5%）

More than 10 Entrants: 10 % （超过10名参赛者：10%）

More than 20 Entrants: 20 %  （超过20名参赛者：20%）

Entry fee is mandatory for every participant. Entry fee can be paid with PayPal through our web site. PayPal: 497930342@qq.com

Chinese photographers please directly scan the QR code of WeChat or Alipay to pay in CNY.

NON PAYMENT OF FEES

Entries for which no fee is received will not be judged.

每位参赛者都必须支付报名费。报名费可以通过我们的网站用PayPal支付。PayPal：497930342@qq.com。中国摄影师请直接扫描微信或银行账号二维码，以人民币支付，未支付报名费的参赛作品将不提交给评委评选。

CALENDAR（日程）

Closing Date:                                            2025 / 03 / 17（截稿）

Judging Start date:                                   2025 / 03 / 27（评选开始）

Judging Deadline:                                    2025 / 03 / 31（评选结束）

Notification emails sent:                           2025 / 04 / 10（结果通知）

On-line gallery:                                         2025 / 05 / 30（展览上线）

Catalogues & awards sent:                      2025 / 05 / 30（目录/颁奖）

JURY（评委）

Salon 1

Li Chen (WPU/c1, MWPU/g, CPA)  (China)  

Qiuqin Lin (GCWPU/1, CPA, CIPA) (China)

Zhan Sun (BCWPU/3, CIPA) (China)

Salon 2

Dongqiao Yang (BCWPU/4, CPA, CIPA) (China)  

Dejun Xu (BCWPU/3, CIPA) (China)

Zhangxun Qu (BCWPU/3, CPA, CIPA) (China)

Salon 3

Fan Qin (BCWPU/3, CPA, CIPA) (China)  

Dewen Hu (GCWPU/1, CPA, CIPA) (China)

Tong Xian (BCWPU/2, XXPA, CIPA) (China)

AWARDS（奖项）:180+

The awards will be adjusted in proportion to the total number of participating images. New images are encouraged to enter. E-certificates will not be shipped. Entrants are responsible for downloading and printing their e-certificates. All awards and accepted images will be counted towards the annual "Top Ten International Photographers" selection points.

奖项将根据参赛作品总数按比例调整。鼓励新作品进入。电子证书将不发送，参赛者自行下载和打印自己的电子证书。所有获奖和入围作品，全部计入年度“国际摄影十杰”评选积分。

DIGITAL ENTRIES（作品要求）:

File: Maximum 1920 pixels on the horizontal side, Vertical size maximum 1080 pixels, Maximum 2 Mb, JPEG, RGB/sRGB, Resolution: 72-300 dpi.

An image may be entered in only one section.Each entrant may submit a maximum of four images in each of the 5 sections.

The Exhibition will be conducted in accordance with the rules of the WPU.An entrant’s images will not be presented to the judges consecutively. An entrant’s four images will be distributed throughout four rounds of judging in that section. Distribution of images will be in the same round order as submitted by the entrant. At no stage will a judge be able to view all the entrant’s images together.

文件：水平面最大1920像素，垂直面最大1080像素，最大2Mb，JPEG，RGB/sRGB，分辨率：72-300dpi。

作品只能输入一个组别。每位参赛者在5个组别中最多可提交4张作品。

大赛将按照WPU的规则进行。参赛者的作品不会连续呈现给评委。参赛者的四张作品将在该组别的四轮评审中分发。作品的分发顺序将与参赛者提交的顺序相同。在任何阶段，评委都不能同时查看参赛者的所有作品。

Titles（標題）: 

Each image must have a unique title that relates to the content of the image. That unique title must be used for entry of that image or of an identical Image into any and all WPU-Recognized exhibitions. Titles must be 35 characters or fewer. No titles may be visible to the judges, and nothing in the image may identify the entrant. Titles may not include file extensions such as .jpg or .jpeg (or any other camera capture filenames such as IMG 471). Titles may not consist of personal identifiers possibly augmented by a number; or include words such as “untitled” or “no title”. Titles may not consist solely of numbers unless those numbers are prominently contained within the image, such as a contestant number in a race.

每張圖片都必須有一個與圖片內容相關的唯一標題。 該唯一標題必須用於將該影像或同一影像輸入任何和所有WPU認可的展覽。 標題必須不超過35個字元。 评审可能看不到任何標題，影像中也沒有任何內容可以識別參賽者。 標題可能不包括文件副檔名，如.jpg或.jpeg（或任何其他相機捕獲檔名，如IMG 471）。 標題不得包含可能由數位增强的個人識別字； 或包括“無標題”或“無標題“等詞語。標題不能僅由數位組成，除非這些數位在影像中突出顯示，例如比賽中的參賽者編號。

JUDGING METHOD（评选方法）:

The selection of accepted images will be conducted online through the competition website " http://cipa.sychina.net/photo3/ " Judges will judge on line using color-calibrated TV and computer monitors. The computer monitors are capable of displaying images at 100% of the image resolution and images will be displayed at exactly 100% of their resolution (that is, that the images will not be enlarged beyond their native resolution). Also photos will be published in http://cipa.sychina.net/photo3/ .

Target Acceptance Range will not exceed 50%.

参赛作品将通过比赛网站在线进行评选（http://cipa.sychina.net/photo3/）。评委将使用经过彩色校准的电脑显示器进行在线评选。电脑显示器能够以100%的分辨率显示图像，全部参赛作品将以100%的分辨率显示（也就是说，图像不会放大到超过其原始分辨率）。所有获奖入围作品也将在网站公布（http://cipa.sychina.net/photo3/）。

入围比列不会超过来搞总数的50%。

CATALOGUE （目录）

Online PDF Catalog (Downloadable) 在线PDF目录（可下载）

After the results are announced, the system defaults to sending personal transcripts via QQ mailbox in China. Due to compatibility issues between QQ mailbox and some Gmail mailboxes, it may result in sending blank emails or not being able to send at all. Therefore, it is recommended to register using QQ mailbox or 163 mailbox in China when uploading images to ensure smooth reception of personal transcripts. If you cannot receive your transcript, you can also log in to the personal management interface of the salon website, search for and select the salon name you participated in, view your personal score and download the certificate. The E-Cert is only kept on the website for one year.

结果公布后，系统默认通过中国QQ邮箱发送个人成绩单。由于QQ邮箱和部分Gmail邮箱之间的兼容性问题，可能会导致发送空白电子邮件或根本无法发送。因此，建议在上传图片时使用QQ邮箱或中国163邮箱注册，以确保个人成绩单的顺利接收。如果您无法收到成绩单，也可以登录沙龙网站的个人管理界面，搜索并选择您参与的沙龙名称，查看您的个人分数并下载证书。电子证书仅在网站上保存一年。

Entry Information（参赛须知）

WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY UNION（WPU） Was registered with the Hong Kong,  China in August 2015. It is an international non-profit photography organization that unites Professional photographers and Amateur photographers around the world.WPU is committed to the exchange and research of photography between Country or region of the world.Participating in the WPU-certified Contests, You are eligible to apply for WPU Distinctions and win Medals.

世界攝影聯盟（WPU）2015年8月在中國香港註冊，是一個國際性的非盈利攝影組織，團結世界各地的攝影家及攝影愛好者。WPU致力於世界各國或地區之間的有關攝影的交流與研究。參與WPU認證的比賽，你有資格申請WPU的名銜及贏得獎牌。

Web Site（網站）：http://www.wpu-photo.org/

WPU photographers are classified into 15 grades of Stars Rating（SWPU）, Blue Crowns（BCWPU）, Gold Crowns（GCWPU）, etc. Participate in the WPU-certified Contests, 9 points for each medal and 6 points for each HM，Acceptances 3 points per image.To obtain such titles as SWPU, BCWPU and GCWPU, you must apply to WPU and obtain the certificate only after passing the review.Photographers are not allowed to use the same image to participate in the same contests of each year.

WPU攝影師分為星級（SWPU）、藍冠（BCWPU）、金冠（GCWPU）等15個積分等級，參加WPU認證的比賽，獲得獎牌每幅積分為9分，獲得優秀獎每幅積分為6分，入圍每幅積分為3分。獲得星級（SWPU）、藍冠（BCWPU）、金冠（GCWPU）等名銜，必須向WPU申請，經審核通過後才能領取證書。攝影師不得用同一幅圖片參加歷屆相同的比賽。

Annual competition total points awards（年度参赛总积分奖励）：

WPU International Photography Master： award 150000 points（GCWPU/2）

WPU International Photography Top Ten： award 100000 points（GCWPU/1）

WPU International Top 10 Photographers： award 80000 points（BCWPU/5）

WPU国际摄影大师：奖励150000分（GCWPU/2）

WPU国际摄影十杰：奖励100000分（GCWPU/1）

WPU国际十佳摄影师：奖励80000分（BCWPU/5）

Participants who register for any WPU-certified contests website must use the same and unique name and e-mail address. Participants with the same Given Name and the same Family Name can register, but we are distinguished by different mailboxes.  If the same entrant uses a different name or uses the same name but uses a different email registration, we think it is a different entrant, the photographer’s points will be calculated separate, please be careful!

參賽者註冊任何經WPU認證的比賽網站投稿，必須使用相同的並且是唯一的姓名及電子郵箱，參賽者同名同姓可以註冊，但我們是以不同的郵箱來區分的。如果同一位參賽者使用了不同的姓名、或者使用相同的姓名卻使用了不同的電子郵箱註冊，我們則認為是不同的參賽者，攝影師的積分也會分開計算，請大家注意謹慎操作！

WPU Art Color Digital Definition（ACD）藝術彩色組定義

The world we see with the naked eye must be colored, and images taken by special scenes or special lenses are not considered here. The image is required to have performance, interpretation, creativity, innovation, etc. for color.

我們以肉眼為標準看到的世界，必須是有顏色的，特殊場景或特殊鏡頭拍攝的影像不在此考慮。 要求影像對色彩或有表現、詮釋、創意、創新等。

WPU Art Mono Digital Definition（AMD）藝術黑白組定義

An image is considered to be Monochrome only if it gives the impression of having no color (i.e. contains only shades of grey which can include pure black and pure white) OR it gives the impression of being a greyscale image that has been toned in one color across the entire image. (For example by Sepia, red, gold, etc.)  A greyscale or multi-colored image modified or giving the impression of having been modified by partial toning, multi-toning or by the inclusion of spot coloring does not meet the definition of monochrome and shall be classified as a Color Work.

For the purpose of this exhibition, only greyscale images are allowed in monochrome sections. Toned images are not allowed
Editing Guidelines
Processing or editing must be limited to making the image look as close to the original scene as possible, except that conversion to grayscale monochrome is allowed.

只有當影像給人的印象是沒有顏色（即僅包含灰色陰影，可以包括純黑色和純白色）時，才認為影像是單色的，或者它給人的感覺是灰度影像，在整個影像中以一種顏色色調。 （例如，深褐色、紅色、金色等）灰度或多色影像經過修改，或給人以通過部分色調、多重色調或包含專色進行修改的印象，不符合單色的定義，應歸類為彩色作品。在本次展覽中，單色部分只允許使用灰度影像。 不允許使用彩色影像。 處理或編輯必須限於使影像看起來盡可能接近原始場景，除非允許轉換為灰度單色。

WPU Record Human Digital Definition（RHD）記錄人類組定義

Record Human Digital entries are images with informative content and emotional impact, reflecting the human presence in our world.
·The impact story-telling value of the image should receive priority over pictorial quality.
·Images that misrepresent the truth, such as those from events or activities arranged specifically for PHOTOGRAPHY, or of subjects directed or hired for PHOTOGRAPHY, are not eligible.
·A number (typically 2-6) of images may be combined into a single image that depicts a progression of events. The individual images should be surrounded by 5 pixel or smaller white borders. The arrangement of the images should assist the sense of progression.

記錄人類攝影是具有資訊內容和情感影響的影像，反映人類在我們世界中的存在。圖片故事價值應高於圖片質量。歪曲事實的影像，例如專門為攝影而安排的活動或活動，或為攝影而指導或雇用的對象的影像，都是不合格的。可以將多個影像（通常為2-6個）組合成一個描述事件進展的影像，影像的排列應具有邏輯性，每幅影像周圍應為5點數或更小的白色邊框。

WPU Record Nature Digital Definition（RND）記錄自然組定義

·Nature photography records all branches of natural history except anthropology and archaeology. This includes all aspects of the physical world, both animate and inanimate, that have not been made or modified by humans.
·Nature images must convey the truth of the scene that was photographed. A well-informed person should be able to identify the subject of the image and be satisfied that it has been presented honestly and that no unethical practices have been used to control the subject or capture the image. Images that directly or indirectly show any human activity that threatens the life or welfare of a living organism are not allowed.
·The most important part of a Nature image is the nature story it tells. High technical standards are expected and the image must look natural.
·Objects created by humans, and evidence of human activity, are allowed in Nature images only when they are a necessary part of the Nature story.
·Photographs of human-created hybrid plants, cultivated plants, feral animals, domesticated animals, human-created hybrid animals and mounted or preserved zoological specimens are not allowed.
·Images taken with subjects under controlled conditions, such as zoos, are allowed.Controlling live subjects by chilling, anaesthetic or any other method of restricting natural movement for the purpose of a photograph is not allowed.

·自然攝影記錄了除人類學和考古學之外的所有自然歷史分支。 這包括物質世界的所有方面，無論是有生命的還是無生命的，都不是人類創造或改造的。
·自然影像必須傳達拍攝現場的真實情况。 一個消息靈通的人應該能够識別影像的主題，並確信影像是真實呈現的，並且沒有使用不道德的做法來控制主題或拍攝影像。 不允許直接或間接顯示任何威脅生命或生物體福利的人類活動的影像。
·自然影像最重要的部分是它講述的自然故事。 要求高技術標準，影像必須看起來自然。
·只有當人類創造的物體和人類活動的證據成為自然故事的必要部分時，才允許在自然影像中出現。
·不允許拍攝人類創造的雜交植物、栽培植物、野生動物、馴養動物、人類創造的雜種動物以及已安裝或保存的動物標本的照片。
·允許在受控條件下拍攝對象的照片，例如動物園。 不允許為了拍照而通過冷凍、麻醉或任何其他限制自然運動的方法來控制活體對象。

WPU Unlimited Digital Definition（UD）無限制組定義

The shooting and production techniques and post production forms are not subject to any restrictions, but the performance content must comply with local laws, ethics and folk customs.

拍攝製作技法和後期形式不受任何限制，但表現內容必須遵守當地的法律、道德規範和民間習俗。