Competition Rules

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Prints

• There are two print sections – Large Prints and Small Prints.
• Large Prints shall have a minimum size of 20 x 25.5 cm and a maximum size of 40 x 50 cm. The maximum mount size is 40 x 50 cm.
• Small Prints shall have a minimum size of 12.5 x 18 cm and a maximum size of 20 x 25.5 cm. The maximum mount size is 20 x 25.5 cm.
• All prints must be mounted and clearly marked on the back with the member’s competition number in the top left hand corner with the title below.

Projected Images

• Projected images includes slides and digital projected images

1. Digital Projected Images

• Digital projected images may be enhanced or manipulated using image editing software, but the original image must have been made by the entrant.
• The maximum horizontal dimension is 1024 pixels and the maximum vertical dimension is 768 pixels. Files must be saved as 8 bit JPEG and sRGB colour space, saved at a suitable JPEG quality to give a file no greater than 500 Kb. For a tutorial on how to resize images correctly click on Resizing Images for Competition Entry
• Files must be named in the formats below, using an underscore between each part of the file name.

Open Entries: nn_yyyymm_Title_OP.jpg
Set Subject Entries: nn_yyyymm_Title_SS.jpg

Where:

1. nn is the member’s competition number (two digits). If a member’s competition number is below 10, then the number should be preceded by a zero (i.e.; competition number 1 should be entered as 01).
2. yyyymm is the year and month of the competition; eg. 200806 is the June competition in 2008.
3. Title is the title of the image (multi-word titles may include spaces)
4. OP is an Open Entry
5. SS is a Set Subject Entry

Example: 01_200806_Fishing at Sunset_OP.jpg

• Images are projected on a black background using PicturesToExe™ software. Images may include a border. The border must be included within the maximum horizontal and vertical dimensions.

2. Slides

• Slides may be masked and must be spotted as illustrated. Entries must be clearly marked with the member’s competition number and the slide title. Spot the slide in the lower left corner when it is viewed the way you wish it to appear on the screen. Turn the slide and print the title and your competition number.

COMPETITIONS

Entering Competitions

All prints and slides, and digital projected images that are not submitted electronically via the club web site, must be accompanied by a competition entry form. An entry form is not required for images submitted for consideration for inter-club competitions. The competition entry form can be downloaded in MS Word or PDF format from the “Competitions” page.

Intra-Club

• The intra-club competition year runs from June until May. Competitions dates are listed in the syllabus. All intra-club competitions are open subject. Each member may submit up to two entries in each section.
• Entries for the each month’s competition must be submitted by the fourth Thursday of the preceding month.
• Set subject sections are held periodically. Members may submit up to two entries in any combination of formats. Dates and subjects are listed on the syllabus.
• The preferred method for submission of digital projected images is via the “Submit Digital Projected Images” facility on the “Competitions” page of the Club website. Entries will also be accepted via email or on CD or DVD.
• Images are scored out of fifteen points (no half points are awarded). Trophies are awarded for the yearly aggregate in each section.
• An image that has been entered in one section may not be subsequently entered in a different section. Images that have been previously entered, but which have been substantially changed to form a new image (eg; by cropping or manipulation) may be eligible for re-entry. Eligibility of these images is at the discretion of the competition secretary.
• Images that have scored nine points or less in a previous intra-club competition may be re-submitted in one subsequent intra-club competition. Images that have scored more than nine points in an open subject competition may be entered in a set subject competition and vice versa.

Inter-Club

• Inter-club competitions are held throughout the year. Dates, host club and pre-selection dates are listed in the syllabus. Sections, subjects and rules for these competitions are published by the inter-club competition secretary on the club website prior to the preselection date.
• Digital projected images submitted for consideration at the pre-selection must be sent to the Interclub Competition Secretary at least one week prior to the pre-selection meeting. Members should send these via the “Submit Digital Projected Images” facility on the “Competitions” page of the Club website.

Annual Landscape/Coastline

• This special set subject competition is held each year in conjunction with the Annual General Meeting. Each member may submit up to four entries in any combination of formats.
• Entries must be submitted by the last Thursday in March.
• Definition: A picture featuring natural scenery of the terrain, coastal features or shoreline. A tree or trees, people or buildings may be included but should not dominate or take up a significant portion of the image. Urban landscapes are not eligible.
• Entries in this competition are eligible for the Images of the Year only if they have also been entered in an intra-club competition.

Members Judging Night

• Entries from this competition may also be entered in any monthly intra-club competition, regardless of the score received, as they are not included in the yearly aggregate.
• Entries in this competition are eligible for the Images of the Year only if they have also been entered in an intra-club competition.

Images of the Year

• The Images of the Year competition is held in all sections.
• Members may submit a maximum of four entries per section. Only images that have been entered in intra-club competitions in the current competition year are eligible.
• Entries must be submitted by the date listed in the syllabus.