The
purpose of these rules are to encourage the
development of photographic skills and foster a
spirit of competition within the Port Lincoln Camera
and Video Club.
Throughout "image" is taken to mean "photograph/print".
1.
Competitions will be held on a monthly basis
and will include the following categories as
described in the annual program: Set Subject, Special Subject, Open Subject.
1.a Port Lincoln Camera and Video Club competition year runs from
January to December (calendar year).
2.
Eligibility to Categories
2.1
Entries for the "Open Subject" category include
any subject (but not including elements of the "Set
Subject") is treated pictorially (i.e. embodying
the elements of good design and composition) and
which reflects the personal interpretation of
the author including creative and experimental
techniques and derivations, provided that there
is in all cases a photographic base.
3.
Entries
eligible for the relevant "Set Subject"
competition include any entry meeting the
definition described and published beforehand by
the Committee.
4.
Only financial members
are eligible to enter competitions.
5.
All images entered
must be wholly the work of the member including
any textures added.
6.
Eligible members may
submit up to a maximum of 4 photos in total each
month, being 2 from each category.
6.1
From time to time there will be additional
special subjects where eligible members may
enter 1 image for each additional subject. See
Rule 15 for image sizes.
7.
All entries must be
submitted at the Registration
Desk. Cost per image is $1.00. The images will
then be numbered and placed on the display
boards. A .jpg file of each image not exceeding
2MB must be sent to
monthlyphotoslincoln@gmail.com
no later than 7 days after the
meeting at which they were entered.
7.1
All
images are to be submitted as a print and in
digital form.
7.2
The
back of each print submitted must bear the
author's name, title and competition section
entered. Authors are encouraged to include
exposure information where possible. An arrow
should be included to indicate the top of the
image. If the author does not wish their image
to be uploaded to the PLCC website it must be
clearly stated on the back of the photo and also
be made known to the Registration Manager.
Authors should use a medium that will not
penetrate or appear through the image. The
author's name must not be visible from the front
of the image.
7.3
Digital submissions must be no larger than 2MB and
be emailed to the address as indicated on our
website under the heading of "Subjects" either
prior to the meeting or within 7 days
afterwards. They must be named using the
following format.....
<surname><initial>_<month><category><number>_<title>
eg
EvansR_JulySet(1)_Blue wren
8.
Whilst reasonable care
will be taken with entries submitted, the Club
will not accept responsibility for any loss or
damage.
8.1
Unless other arrangements have been made,
competition photos will only be kept for 3
months.
9.
Any entry, which in
the opinion of the committee is likely to cause
damage to any other entry, will be excluded from
the competition. Any entry which in the opinion
of the committee is likely to cause offence to
any other member or visitor will not be
accepted.
10. Any
images rejected from the "Set Subject" will not
be accepted into the "Open" section.
11.
Entries having only minor variations from those
entered previously by the same author will not
be accepted.
12.
Any entry of an image copied from
any media source or work of art (thus infringing
copyright) will be disqualified.
13. Popular vote: Photos
will be assessed by the members as 1st,
2nd
and 3rd.
After collation of the scores the following
points will be allocated:
First .......................... 10 points
Second…. ................. 8
points
Third ......................... 6 points
All
others ................... 2 points
Members must assess each image
and if
in
the opinion of the designated administrator (an
experienced committee member) an image does
adhere
to the subject definition it will be excluded.
14 IMAGES
14.1 Monochrome images contain shades of
only one colour. If toning is carried out it
must be over the whole image. Partial toning
and/or the addition of one extra colour are NOT
acceptable in the monochrome section.
14.2 Colour images contain more than one
colour, that is, it is not a monochrome image.
However a monochrome image that has been
partially toned or had other colour(s) added is
acceptable.
14.3 Black
and White images contain black and white shades
only. No other tone or colour is permitted such
as sepia tones across the entire image
15 Definition of Prints
Image Size and Mounting
15.1
For the
“Open Subject” and “Set Subject” categories the
maximum printed area of the image must not
exceed 6 x 8 inches
(152 x 203 mm) with the exception
of panoramas.
A panorama is an assembly of 2 or more images
merged into a single image covering an area of
at least 140 degrees horizontally or at least 70
degrees vertically and have a ratio of the sides
between 3:1 and 10:1. The maximum long side of
the image to be 12" and a maximum area of image
to be 48 square inches.
(eg 3:1 would be maximum of 4"x12", 6:1 would be
maximum of 2"x12").
Panoramas can be horizontal or vertical. All
“Set Subject” and “Open Subject”
prints must not be
mounted.
15.2
At times there will be
additional special monthly competitions. These
images may be printed in any shape or ratio to a
maximum size that fits A4/8x12. These must
be mounted with the outer measurement of the
mount being up to 11 x 14 inches (280 x 356 mm).
15.3
The Committee will reject any images exceeding
these dimensions or the mounting criteria.
16.
Winning images will be
automatically entered into the Image of the Year
Competition from the digital entry originally
provided. At the end of the year a
Sub-committee of the General Committee will
judge the Image of the Year selecting one
winner.
17. AWARDS
The
following awards will
be granted annually and presented at the
AGM.
17.1 Club
Champion: To
the
member with the highest
cumulative
score for both judges and popular
vote for combined "Open" and "Set Subject" image
competitions (Club Certificate
and $75
voucher).
17.2 Image of the Year Award
: To
the
member whose images were 1st
in either the judges or popular voting in “Set
Subject” and “Open” image competitions held
during the competition year, will be eligible
for entry into the “Image of the Year”
competition. Winner judged by Committee. (Club
Certificate
and $50 voucher).
17.3
To the member with the highest cumulative
Popular Vote score in the "Open"
image competition (Club
Certificate and
$25
voucher).
17.4
To the member with the highest cumulative Judges
Vote score in the "Open"
image competition ( Club
Certificate and
$25
voucher).
17.5
To the member with the highest cumulative
Popular Vote score in the "Set" image
competition ( Club Certificate and
$25
voucher).
17.6
To the member with the highest cumulative Judges
Vote score in the "Set" image competition (
Club Certificate and
$25
voucher).
17.7
To the
winner of each of the Special Subjects (Club
Certificate
and $25 voucher)..
17.8.To
the most improved member as determined by the
Committee (Club certificate
and $25
voucher).
17.9
Any other certificate or voucher
as recommended by the Committee can be
awarded at any time.
