ACB International Digital Circuit 2020
Kolkata, the cultural hub of India, has recently hosted an international level photography competition ACB International Digital Circuit 2020. The photography circuit is organized by The Artsy Lens (Kolkata) in association with Camera Club Kolkata (Salt Lake, Kolkata) & Badya Para Camera Club (Jadavpur, Kolkata). This circuit is approved by PSA (2020 – 401) and has PSA approved four sections namely PID Monochrome (PIDM), PID Color (PIDC), Nature (ND), and Photo Travel (PTD). This international circuit is conducted completely in digital format using Pixel Clash, a Photography Salon Software. The entry of the circuit closes on 5 October 2020 followed by the judgment on 20 October 2020. Notification is sent via web and email on 2 November 2020. The exhibition will take place from 18th to 20th December 2020 (4 – 7 PM) at Hotel Ayesha, Kestopur, Kolkata. Catalogues and awards of this circuit will be despatched on 25 December 2020. The award list of this circuit includes 12 PSA Gold Medals, 12 ACB Gold Medals, 12 ACB Silver Medals, 12 ACB Bronze Medals, 24 ACB Merit Wards, and 24 ACB Chairman Choice Awards. Otherwise, there are two special awards: 1 Overall Best Entrant, and 1 Best Indian Entrant.
The entries of this circuit are judged by renowned judges in the field of photography. The judging panel of The Artsy Lens club (for all sections) feature SUBRATA BYSACK – GMPSA/p, EFIAP/g, FFIP, GAIUP, GPU CR5, GPU VIP 5, SEPSS, BASU DEB AICH – EFIAP, and DR. DEBDAS BHUNIA – EFIAP. Camera Club Kolkata has SUDIP ROY CHOWDHURY – EFIAP, FFIP, AIIPC, Hon.FICS, Hon.FIVAF, Hon. FBAF, Hon.SSS, Hon.FSAP Hon.PESGSPC, GPA PESGSPC, ANIKET PAUL – EFIAP, and CHINMOY DUTTA – EFIAP/b, EPSA, EIUP, AICS, FFIP, Hon.PESGSPC as judges in all sections of their panel. For all sections of the panel of Badya Para Camera Club, the judgment is done by PIYALI MITRA – EFIAP/b, EPSA, EFIP, PARTHA SARATHI SARKAR – EFIAP, and PINKU DEY – EFIAP/b, HonFICS, AFIP, HonPESGSPC, ESoF Hon.FTPAS.
Result
Judging 1
- JAN-THOMAS STAKE from Sweden received PSA Gold Medal in Open Monochrome (PIDM) section for the image titled WOMAN AND CHILD.
- CHING CHING CHAN from Hong Kong received ACB Gold Medal in Open Monochrome (PIDM) section for the image titled LOYAL FRIEND.
- WOODPECKER HUANG from Taiwan received PSA Gold Medal in Open Colour (PIDC) section for the image titled RESERVOIR WALKING IN THE RAIN.
- ARNALDO PAULO CHE from Hong Kong received ACB Gold Medal in Open Colour (PIDC) section for the image titled MOTHER AND SON.
- VALERIE KLEINDIENST from Australia received PSA Gold Medal in Nature (ND) section for the image titled KING PENGUINS MATING.
- RICHARD BAILEY from USA received ACB Gold Medal in Nature (ND) section for his image titled NOT TODAY.
- PRAMOD GOVIND SHANBHAG from India received PSA Gold Medal in Photo Travel (PTD) section for the image titled S CURVE.
- SATHYANARAYANA C.R. from India received ACB Gold Medal in Photo Travel (PTD) section for the image titled LIVING IN HARMONY.
Judging 2
- JOAQUIN SALINAS D ANGLADA from Spain received PSA Gold Medal in Open Monochrome (PIDM) section for the image titled EMOCIONES.
- CHING CHING CHAN from Hong Kong received ACB Gold Medal in Open Monochrome (PIDM) section for the image titled TRIBAL CHILDREN.
- CHING CHING CHAN from Hong Kong received PSA Gold Medal in Open Colour (PIDC) section for the image titled A TRIBAL WOMAN NURSING.
- YUK FUNG GARIUS HUNG from Hong Kong received ACB Gold Medal in Open Colour (PIDC) section for the image titled WALIAS JUNIORS.
- DILIP PATEL from USA received PSA Gold Medal in Nature (ND) section for the image titled EXCITEMENT.
- RICHARD BAILEY from USA received ACB Gold Medal in Nature (ND) section for his image titled LUNCH.
- CHING CHING CHAN from Hong Kong received PSA Gold Medal in Photo Travel (PTD) section for the image titled WARMTH WITHIN SNOW VALLEY.
- PRAMOD GOVIND SHANBHAG from India received ACB Gold Medal in Photo Travel (PTD) section for the image titled S CURVE.
Judging 3
- ARNALDO PAULO CHE from Hong Kong received PSA Gold Medal in Open Monochrome (PIDM) section for the image titled CARTHUSIAN MONASTERY 1.
- CHING CHING CHAN from Hong Kong received ACB Gold Medal in Open Monochrome (PIDM) section for the image titled LOYAL FRIEND.
- ARNALDO PAULO CHE from Hong Kong received PSA Gold Medal in Open Colour (PIDC) section for the image titled MOTHER AND SON.
- CHING CHING CHAN from Hong Kong received ACB Gold Medal in Open Colour (PIDC) section for the image titled STRUGGLE FOR OWN SPACE.
- RICHARD BAILEY from USA received PSA Gold Medal in Nature (ND) section for the image titled BABY FOOD.
- DANLEI YE from Canada received ACB Gold Medal in Nature (ND) section for his image titled HAVE A FIGHT 15.
- CHING CHING CHAN from Hong Kong received PSA Gold Medal in Photo Travel (PTD) section for the image titled ICE CAVE ADVENTURE.
- JINGRU LUO from USA received ACB Gold Medal in Photo Travel (PTD) section for the image titled TANX.
Special Awards
- Overall Best Entrant : CHING CHING CHAN
- Best Indian Entrant : PRAMOD GOVIND SHANBHAG
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Accepted Image Gallery
Judging 1
Judging 2
Judging 3
Source of image and information: the official website of ACB International Digital Circuit 2020