FMPA Bronze Medal at FMPA Photographic Exhibition 2015

My image "Dried Trees" was awarded FMPA bronze medal at at the 5th Federation Multicultural Photographic Art (FMPA) International Photographic Exhibition 2015.

This image was taken at the Howell Township, Monmouth County of New Jersey. It is one of my favorite photographing location in New Jersey, the beautiful surrounding render unlimited creative opportunity at anytime of the day. I took this image after passing of golden hour at dawn, when the mood is best suit for black and white conversion.

United Photographers International-Aphrodite (UPI-APHRODITE)

Following the successful submission of a portfolio of images to United Photographers International (UPI), I am honor to receive the distinction of UPI-APHRODITE. The UPI now entitles me to use the title UPI-APHRODITE after my name. For more information about UPI titles, please visit UPI Website - Apply for Distinctions and Titles.

Fellow, Image Colleague Society (FICS)

 
Following the successful submission of a portfolio of images to Image Colleague Society International (ICS), I am honor to receive the distinction of Fellow, Image Colleague Society International (FICS). The ICS now entitles me to use the title FICS after my name.

Excellence, United States Photographic Alliance (EUSPA)

 

Following the successful submission of a portfolio of images to United States Photographic Alliance (USPA), I am honor to receive the distinction of Excellence, United States Photographic Alliance (EUSPA). The USPA now entitles me to use the title EUSPA after my name.

Associate, Photographic Society of Malaysia (APSM)

Following the successful submission of a portfolio of images to Photographic Society of Malaysia (PSM), I am honor to receive the distinction of Associate, Photographic Society of Malaysia (APSM). The PSM now entitles me to use the title APSM after my name. 

This is the panel of images that I submitted for APSM assessment in November 2014.

Excellence, Federation of Multi-Cultural Photographic Art (EFMPA)

Following the successful submission of my exhibition acceptance report (at least 50 acceptances with within 5 consecutive years in the same category/division recognized by FIAP or PSA, in at least 15 different international salons of 15 different countries, and of 4 or 5 different continents) to Federation of Multi-Cultural Photographic Art (EFMPA), I am honor to receive the distinction of Excellence, Federation of Multi-Cultural Photographic Art (EFMPA). The FMPA now entitles me to use the title EFMPA after my name.

PSA 1* in Nature Division

I was awarded PSA 1 Star in Nature Division (Photographic Society of America, Star Ratings). The PSA 1 Star was award for having a minimum of 18 acceptances with 6 unique titles accepted into international photographic exhibitions recognized by PSA. For more information about star rating, please visit The PSA Star Ratings Program.

PSA 2* in PID Monochrome

I was awarded PSA 2 Star in PID Monochrome (Photographic Society of America, Star Ratings). The PSA 2 Star was award for having a minimum of 36 acceptances with 12 unique titles accepted into international photographic exhibitions recognized by PSA. For more information about star rating, please visit The PSA Star Ratings Program.

Honorable Mention at Mississippi Valley 2014

My image "Fishing Pier at Belmar Beach" was awarded honorable mention at Mississippi Valley Salon of Photography 2014 organized by Saint Louis Camera Club, USA.

This image was taken at Belmar Beach, New Jersey, USA. I stood under the fishing pier and waited for the best light when the sun is rising up. It was a long exposure photography that allow me to capture the radiant movement of cloud and smoothing of water. The light casts beautiful rim light at the edge of piers as well as the diagonal shadow on the sand.

United Photographers International, Crown 1 (UPI-CR1)

 

I was awarded United Photographers International, Crown 1 (UPI-CR1). The UPI-CR1 was award for having a minimum of 200 points earned at the international photographic exhibitions patronaged by PSA, FIAP or UPI. For more information about UPI Crown distinction, please visit UPI Distinctions and Titles.