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Print Competitions
Prints due by 7:25pm on Competition Day
A little leery of entering? Read this
March 17th, 2008, Theme: Open and "Rustic"
May 19th, 2008, Theme: Open and "The Color RED"
Image and Level Categories:
- Class B - just about anyone, unless the next class applies
- Color Prints, open theme - 3 ribbons awarded
- Monochrome Prints, open theme -3 ribbons awarded
- Class A - generally for more advanced photographers
- Color Prints, open theme - 3 ribbons awarded
- Monochrome Prints, open theme - 3 ribbons awarded
- Themed Competition - any eligible person can compete (no B
or A distinction)
- Color and Monochrome prints are all judged as one event - however
5
places will be awarded
Themes are stated for each competition. Again. there is no B or A distinction.
- Color and Monochrome prints are all judged as one event - however
5
places will be awarded
- Pro Class - a person who produces at least a third of his/her income from
photography
- Color, Monochrome, or the theme - all together - 3 ribbons awarded
See previous winners (Winners' Chamber)
The Rules
Eligibility: An entrant in the competition must have attended at least ONE of the regular meetings or events within the previous 3, OR must be a "member" or "regular attender" of Hope Church. Qualification as a "regular attender" will be determined by the fearless leader. Also, in time, more skill level categories will be available.
Submissions: Image content and subject matter must be appropriate - "family-friendly". The final word on this is the fearless leader. If a person has any question about subject matter, he should email or discuss prior to the competition. A maximum of 6 entries TOTAL will be allowed, with the following limitations also being followed:
- Up to 3 submissions in an Open Color category
- Up to 3 submissions in an Open Monochrome category
- Up to 3 submissions in the Themed Competition
- Up to 3 submissions in the Pro Class Category
The images need not be recent; there is no time rule, however, it may not have PLACED in a previous contest by this club. Prints can be from negative, transparency, or digital originals. The prints themselves may be digital or chemical, however, they must have originated as an image produced by the entrant with a camera - they may not be digital art. Digital images may be computer-manipulated or not. A monochrome image which has been tinted in more than one color will be categorized as COLOR. A toned print in one color (such as sepia) will be classified as MONOCHROME.
Entries must be presented by 7:25pm on the evening of the competition.Presentation:
Each photo entered may be of any proportion, but will have dimensions as follows:
- For Color and Monochrome, the long dimension of the entry will be not less than 10" nor more than 20". i.e. in standard sizes, that would be 8x10, 11x14, or 16x20, but any proportion is allowed, thus 6.5x10 or 13x20 for example is also fine. A print size smaller than 10" should be matted/float mounted in order to reach the 10" dimension, but the minimum print size is 35 sq. inches (i.e., 5x7).
- Please provide Your Name and the Title of the print on the back. IF the print is un-mounted, in order to allow for future mounting, do not use a label. Just use an attached post-it note. Be creative and catchy with your titles.
Prints may be un-mounted or mounted; however, mounting is strongly recommended. You need only ask other club members who have presented their work un-mounted even one time...they will firmly agree that mounting is better. If mounted, use either mat board or foam core, i.e.Gatorfoam. The foam thickness does not matter (3/8" or 1/2"). If so desired, entries can be matted, as long as the finished size does not exceed 20" on the long side. They may not be framed. The surface finish may be as the entrant desires. Afterwards, some of the competition prints will be displayed on Hope's Main Street at which time any un-mounted prints will be mounted as mentioned above, and then returned to the photographer after a few weeks. The decision as to which prints are shown will belong to appropriate Hope staff member.
Adjudication: An outside judge (TBA) will verbally evaluate (politely I'm sure) each entry. The elements factored are originality, aesthetics, and technicality. When a theme is specified, the theme appropriateness of a print will also be considered, albeit loosely :-) The purpose of the competition is to allow higher learning on the part of the entrant, and for that matter, all who are in attendance. The verbal critique is meant only to further this objective, AND... it's a friendly crowd so relax! :-) :-)
Also, one can imagine that rushing a judge would not be good, so the meetings on these competition nights will last longer. That's just the way it is.Still thinking about it? Then here's a few thoughts for ya...
Awards: Yes. Blue, red, and white ribbons. Collect 'em all!
Questions? Just email me!
Help us with ideas for competition themes...please tell me your thoughts and suggestions. Thanks all!
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