2008

CLASS 17

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION
P/J - JUNIOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Director - Debra Ann Tice - 686-7295

NO ENTRY FEE

1.   ages 5 - 7 years                     2.   ages 8 - 10 years                         3.   ages 11 to 14 years

Must obtain exhibitor’s number at front desk

REGULATIONS
Entries to be delivered to the Community Centre between 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, before the Fair. Judging will begin at 8:30 p.m. on that Thursday after the arena closes. You may use any type of camera

1.    Colour prints - any size up to 8”x10”.
2.    All photographs must be mounted with a minimum border of 1” and Ready to Hang. Framed photographs will NOT be accepted.
3.    The competitor’s name, address and telephone number must be clearly printed on the back of bristol board.
4.    All photographs are to have been taken within the last two years by the competitor whereas black & white photos have no year requirement.
5.    “Amateur” means competitor cannot make more than 5% on photograph-related income to be able to enter.
6.    The judges will be chosen from the community and will have great knowledge and artistic ability in the realm of photography .
7.    Competitors are allowed to enter ONE photo only, in each category.
8.    Be sure you mark your entry ticket with the class and the category.

The criteria of judging is as follows -

(1)    Technical Quality - Exposure, focusing, depth of field (i.e. sharpness)
(2)    Subject matter - What appeals to you. Fill the viewfinder
(3)    Composition - Arrangement - use of elements, line shape, colour, form (i.e. don’t put subject right in the middle of the shot.
(4)     Impact or emotional appeal.

OPEN CLASS - ONE PICTURE ONLY - YOUR CHOICE.

1. Prize money: 1st $5.00, 2nd $4.00, 3rd $3.00, 4th $2.00, 5th $1.00    
2. Ribbons will be awarded for each age level in each of the 6 categories up to 3rd place.
3. There will be a “BEST IN SHOW” in each age level.

Winners who have ‘post it’ notes on their photography ARE ASKED TO VISIT THE SECRETARY’S OFFICE BETWEEN 4:00 PM AND 5:00 PM ON SUNDAY TO RECEIVE OTHER GIFTS. Proof of identity is needed.

GOOD LUCK ! ! ! “HAPPY SHOOTING”
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

David J. Hawke, Horseshoe Valley
Phylis Smith
Laraine Smith, Coldwater