Notions of photographic art are subject to changes with the passage of time. Inevitably, in this electronic age that we live in, we find that digital technology has exercised a lot of influence on the photographic images that we produced. 

Today, most of us are capable of making technically good photographs especially with the use of image enhancement software. Majority of the world's leading photographers have also turned to digital imaging which has gained mass appeal.

Consequently, PSS needs to continually keep abreast with the latest development in technology and reinvent itself to avoid being overtaken by time.

The Singapore International Salon of Photography (SIP) was renamed the Singapore International Salon of Creative Photography (SICP) in 2000. And, from this year onward, it is known as Singapore International Photography Award (SIPA). The objective of the recent name change is to brand SIPA as a salon different from the traditional ones, while preserving the values it has inherited.

I congratulate the Salon Committee for successfully presenting the 53 rd SIPA show. I am convinced that this annual event will help to inspire more people to enjoy photography as a medium of artistic expression.

David PC Tay
JP, BBM, FRPS, Hon.FPSS, Hon.EFIAP , Singapore Cultural Medallion Recipient
President
The Photographic Society of Singapore