Monthly Competition Results
Division 1 and Division II
2011 - Results and images here:
Club Competition Rules 2010/2011
There are two Grades: Division 1 and Division 2
** You may download the new Competition Rules here.
Division Two is for beginners and new members, however new members may use an existing Grade status
gained from a previous club membership.
Division One is for more advanced exhibitors; however a new member can elect to go straight to Division One,
subject to adjudication by the Executive Committee.
Each month has a set subject. Each exhibitor may enter up to three (3) images.
An entry fee of $2 (for up to three entries) is applicable to both divisions
Subjects
Set Subject – A list of set subjects are available via the Newsletter and here on the Website
Image Submissions
Any images submitted:
- Must have been taken photographically within the last 24 months.
- Must be the work of the Author – the one who clicks the button.
- Must not use non–photographic elements such as graphics, text or clip art unless it is an integral part
of a photographic image.
- Digitally enhanced images, (prints and projected images) will be judged alongside traditional images.
Projected Images for Remote Judging
- All projected images must be Digital in jpg format
- Image size; longest side MUST be 1024 pixels
- File size must not exceed 300kb
Entries to be emailed to the Competition Secretary or submitted on a CD by the date advised in the club
Newsletter.
The Projected Image entry file name must be clearly marked with the following information:
- Division 1 or 2
- CPS Membership number followed by A B or C if entering more than one photo
No personal names are to appear on projected entries.
Printed Images:
All prints must be either 10" x 8" or A4. Panorama is only allowed in Open and Landscape and can be up to 12" x 5".
On the back of the print please write:
- Division 1 or 2
- CPS Membership Number, followed by A B or C if entering
more than one photo
Where the orientation of a print may not be obvious, it should be marked with an arrow on the back with an arrow on the lower right hand corner
Matting and borders are not accepted.
Please take note of these rules as images will be disqualified that do not comply
Monthly Competition Awards
There are two types of awards as shown below:
- Merit: "An image that is above average standard. It will demonstrate competence on the part of the
photographer without warranting a higher award".
- Honour: "This is the highest possible award and indicates that the image is of an exceptionally high standard and is free of technical faults".
Any of the above awards are at the discretion of the Competition Judge/s and accrue points as follows:
- Merit: 6 points
- Honour: 10 points
Annual Awards:
Annual Point Score Awards:
All points awarded in the Monthly Competitions accrue towards this competition. First, Second and Third place
awards in each division are presented at an end-of-year function.
"Champion Image of the Year Competition".
This is open to those members who have been awarded Honours within the current year. These members shall
be asked to enter up to two of their Honours winning images for "Champion Image".
This competition will be adjudicated by a panel of three invited judges where First Second and Third places will
be decided.
** You may download the .PDF Club Competition Rules 2010/2011 here
Club and other Competition Definitions
When you enter our monthly competition or any other competitions for that matter, there is always a subject chosen. With the chosen subject there will be a definition placed on it. All photographs must fall within these guidelines to be eligible for judging.
Please acquaint yourself with these definitions to avoid disappointment at judging time.
Monochrome - Any photograph containing shades of only one colour. If toning is car rid out, it must be over the total photograph, partial toning and /or the addition of one extra colour is not acceptable in a monochrome section.
Open/Pictorial/General - Any subject that is treated pictorially, embodying the elements of good design, arrangement or composition, which reflects the personal interpretation of the photographer.
Extreme Close-up - Close-up photography is to move in closer than you normally would, to take a photograph of part of the whole, rather than the whole.
eg - if taking a pic ut re of a facial portrait then a close-up would be the photo of the eye or ear etc.
Anything can be photographed close-up keeping in mind that photographic interest and composition still apply. Use of a wide angle can distort the image to provide a unique aspect or a telephoto lens can be used to zoom in much closer than normal.
Always ensure that the image is in focus by taking note of the minimum focusing distance of the lens/camera that you are using and note that depth of filed can be an issue. You should preferably be using a tripod and manual focus to ensure sharp imagery.
Nature - Nature photography depicts living, untamed animals and uncultivated plants in a natural habitat, geology and the wide diversity of natural phenomena, from insects to icebergs.
Photographs of animals that are domesticated, caged or under any form of restraint, as well as photographs of cultivated plants are ineligible.
Minimal evidence of humans is acceptable for nature subjects, such as barn owls or storks, adapting to an environment modified by humans, or natural forces, like hurricanes or tidal waves, reclaiming it.
The original image must have been taken by the photographer, whatever photographic medium is used. Any manipulation or modification to the original image is limited to minor retouching of blemishes and must not alter the content of the original scene.
After satisfying the above requirements, every effort should be made to ensure the highest level of artistic skill in all nature photographs.
Photojournalism - Story telling photographs as for eg. seen in the news media and periodicals, which may include documentary, contemporary life, illustrative, spot news or human interest.
In the interest of credibility, contrived situations or photographic manipulations which alter the truth are not acceptable. The story telling value of the photograph shall be weighed more than the pictorial quality.
Photo Travel - A photograph that captures the feeling of a time and place, and portrays a land, a people or a culture in its natural state Photo Travel has no geographical limitations.
Ultra close-ups which lose their identity, studio type model pictures or obviously manipulated work do not qualify as Photo Travel and should not be submitted. Photo Travel is not limited to other lands or countries and may include pictures of domestic origin.
Creative/Experimental - Creative or experimental photographs display a novel effect because of an unusual combination of objects and/or unusual viewpoint.
Photographs in which the images have been modified during or after exposure by using an experimental technique are also eligible in Creative/Experimental sections.
The photograph must always have a basic photographic image. Digital manipulation processes may be employed providing the original photograph was exposed by the entrant.
Landscape/Seascape A landscape is a photograph of natural scenery. It may include evidence of man, people, animals, even part of the sea provided that none of these elements dominate the photograph. A seascape is a photograph of natural coastal scenery, a wave study, or a picture of the open sea, provided always that the sea is the centre of interest of the photograph. People, boats and man made structures may be present as incidental to the photograph.
People/Portrait - A photograph of a person or persons that may range from a head study to full body length. This section includes candid photographs and formal portraits.
Club Outing Competition
We will also introduce a ”buddy’ system for all new members attending their first outing with the club. If you would like to assist with this, please let us know at the next meeting.
We receive excellent feedback from all our attending members from these outings.
A slide show is created from these outings. These will be viewed at up and coming meetings.
So please submit your best 10 photographs and give to Dell at the following club meeting. That way we can all enjoy each other's images.
Junior Division
Photos must be the same subject as the senior members.
- As Senior Members
- Entry fee is 50c for up to 3 photos.
- Membership number and Junior Division must be written on the back of photos.
The club is trialing a different way in which the photos are judged each month. This has come about because of the number of entries now received.
As from now, photos will be handed in at the meeting for the subject chosen for the month, put on display for all members to view, but the results of the judging will not be given until the following month.
This is to allow the judge ample time in which to chose the winning entries and will of course, be fairer to you as an entrant as well as the person judging. At the present time the judge is only given 15 to 20 minutes to do this.
The following month the judge will be present at the meeting with the winning entries and will then give a critique on a chosen number of entries. We do not have the time to give a critique on all entries every month.
The same competition rules still apply. |
