A Summary Statement for the Photo Group:

A member was discovered to have submitted photos to contests which weren't the photographer's own original work.

EarlG and about 10 Photography Group hosts were involved in a discussion of how to handle the situation. It was decided to block the individual, which will prevent that person from posting in the Photography Group or entering any future contests.

Here is a reminder for all of us of what the purpose of this group is. Discuss photography as an art, skill, and means of communication, as well as share photographs. Professional, amateur, digital and traditional film are all welcome.

It is really important that we trust our fellow members to not only follow the rules of the contests and only submit our own original work, but to honor and respect the intent of the group to be truthful with one another so that we can learn from each other and become better photographers.

We are not going to publish the name of the individual; public shaming is not something we do.

I am signing this post for the participating Hosts:

CaliforniaPeggy
A Host of the Photo Group

San Gabriel Mountains overlooking Los Angeles

Patterns #1: Bamboo and water/Patterns #2: Fence in morning sun