ENTRIES
At each photo competition each member participant may submit up to three entries — prints, in color or monochrome. All prints shall be mounted and/or matted and the minimum image size shall be 4×6 in. while the total size shall not exceed 16×20 in. including mat and/or mount. Frames and/or glass are not allowed. A brief image title and entrant’s name shall be placed in the upper right hand corner on the back. Award winning images, (1st, 2nd, 3rd and HM) from the previous two years may not be reentered in the competitions.
All entries for the competition must be placed for display at the beginning of the meeting to permit review by other members. There must be at least 3 participants. If there are not at least 3 then the entries will only be critiqued but not judged, and can be reentered in future competitions.
JUDGING
The judge determines whether or not the image fits the specified subject for the competition. Members must refrain from comments and/or discussion during judging. Judging includes critique and initial screening for “IN”, “HOLD” or “OUT” based on the judging elements of a photograph as defined below:
- “IN” = Award consideration – an excellent photograph
- “HOLD” = Award possibility – a very good photograph
- “OUT” = No further consideration – a good to fair photograph
SUGGESTED ELEMENTS OF A PHOTOGRAPH
- Impact
- Creativity
- Use of Light
- Composition and Technique
AWARD SELECTION
The judge selects “1st place”, “2nd place”, “3rd place” and a number of “Honorable Mentions” based on the number of entries as indicated below:
- 1-5 = None
- 6-13 = One
- 14 or more = Two
The judge’s decision is final.