Judging Page – Judges-in-Training – Nature Category

Key points for judges:

• GRIPS Nature category definition is the same as CAPA Nature category definition.
• Subjects in controlled environments (zoos, game farms, botanical gardens, aquariums) are acceptable.
• Human elements must be minimal unless they are integral part of nature story. For landscape, human elements must not be present.
• Monochrome, minimal adjustments, dust/noise removal are OK.
• Focus stacking, HDR, and dodging / burning are OK.
• Panorama stitches are not acceptable.

For full definitions, please see the Judges’ Handbook
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