Dear Colleagues,

The seventh edition of the International Salon of Artistic Photography for Physicians "PhotoArtMedica" has come to an end. It brought about another portion of beautiful and diverse photographs in all three categories. In the "Landscapes of the World" category, we saw photographs being of interest not only because of the photographic value and the artistic level, but also because they're providing a lot of information about the world, both distant and close. They show its diversity - starting in the mountains, through deserts, seas, forests, plains, to cities and settlements. In the 'Free Topic' category, we were again surprised by all subject, form and techniques used to create the presented works. The "Medical Photography" category, after last year's debut, raised even greater interest this year. Twenty-six participants from 10 countries presented 70 photographs depicting the everyday life of medical centers, the emotions of patients and doctors as well as the effects of medical imaging in surprising contexts.

In this edition, the PhotoArtMedica community was enriched by many debutants, including Colleagues from two new countries - Bangladesh and Vietnam, who debuting at the PhotoArtMedica Salon found themselves among winners. Also among winners there are Participants from Poland. This year, for the first time, we have awarded the special prize of the President of the District Medical Chamber in Częstochowa, Dr Zbigniew Brzezin. I am convinced that this award will have a motivating effect on the local medical community in the development of their artistic talents.

I would like to thank all Participants, Winners, our Honorary, Photographic, Media Patrons and Sponsors - thanks to you we can continue the idea of sharing photographic passion in our international medical community.

Krzysztof MUSKALSKI, MD, PhD, EFIAP/b, AFRP, ZPAF

PhotoArtMedica Originator and Chairman