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Competition Criteria
The competition programme was reorganised in 2009/10. The slide competitions and new projected digital image competitions are now covered by an amalgamation of classes into General and Applied, together with the Rundle Trophy and a Photo Panel for those open to a different challenge. In addition there is the completely new digital Audio Visual competition. The popular printed image competitions are shown on the next page.
Digital Images and Slides
General (Examples)
Everything not included in Applied below.
Applied (Examples)
This is a single class that includes the following:
Photographs of buildings or other inanimate objects. The subject matter should be sharp overall, with true horizontals and neither converging nor diverging verticals. The retention of detail in shadows and highlights is important so lighting should not be contrasty. It must, however, be adequate to show the texture of the subject, where relevant. Titles should be factual.
Extra Information
Subjects in this branch of photography may be of an architectural (either secular or ecclesiastical) type, or may be other objects, such as statuary, carvings, glassware and porcelain, objects d'art, etc.
With the subject matter suitably filling the frame, the photograph should be a faithful representation of the original.
Titles should be factual: giving subject details only (e.g. Pulpit Panel. Ilkley Parish Church).
Illustrates the natural world and includes everything, which occurs naturally, but excludes domestic animals and pets, garden plants and any hybrids produced as a result of human interference.
The subject should be clearly identifiable and shown in its natural habitat or similar. Captive subjects can be accepted providing they comply with the foregoing conditions and there is no obvious indication of their captivity.
An exception can be made for photographs which illustrate a detailed part of a subject where such detail is of interest or necessary for identification. Fossils are also acceptable. Entries should be correctly named.
Other
Classes not included above.
Photo Panel (Examples)
The slides/prints can be of a theme of the photographer's choice. The slides/prints can tell a story or describe an event or location. The number of slides/prints in such an entry may be from a minimum of four up to a maximum of six original images. The prints should be mounted on individual boards to be displayed as a panel.
Extra Information
Both prints and slides shall consist of one entry per member. Each slide or print shall comprise of a single image. Usual print and slide size rules apply.
Rundle Trophy - Digital Images (Examples)
The object is to demonstrate the all-round ability of the photographer. The entry shall consist of three digital images which must be different in subject and/or technique. The entry to be judged as a set, one mark only for the set of three images. The images must not have been entered in previous competitions of any kind. The set is not intended to be judged as a panel but purely as evidence of the breadth of skill of the photographer.
D J Slingsby Trophy - Digital Images and Slides
This trophy is awarded to the competitor who receives the highest total points for their eight best digital images/slides entered in open competitions. No digital image or slide to count more than once.
HELP
If you have any problems understanding the above criteria and require assistance please email either the Slide Secretary by clicking on or the Digital Secretary by clicking on . They will be pleased to provide you with further advice and assistance as required.
To see Prints criteria click here