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Photographers Caught Cheating – Some go to great lengths for prizes and fame, even faking their shots, while others get penalized for simple retouching.
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![Profile picture of Rosalie Rothner]()
Yeah, I also didn’t think the cloning was bad, I would have done the same 🙂 I guess what I learnt is that it’s really important to read the rules, even if I think something would be allowed
The AI generated photos were ridiculous though.
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![Profile picture of Bruna Mentrup]()
I will only comment on the Wildlife images👍 To track wild animals in National Parks or game reserves they are usually identified by battle scars or unique markings. As a general rule all wildlife photographers are aware that no manipulation is allowed.
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While I agree that news photographers must adhere to strict guidelines, I believe removing minor distractions like litter in a National Geographic image is harmless. However, competition rules are clear, and entrants must comply to avoid disqualification.