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Prints Competition Criteria
Class 3 & Class 4 - Pictorial Photography (Examples)
The object of pictorial photography is to produce a picture that arouses an emotional response in the viewer. Emotions are not all pleasant: anger, greed, fear and despair are all emotions which can be aroused by a picture as well as pleasure, joy, nostalgia, etc. The intensity of the response is the primary criterion for judging the picture. Technical matters such as definition, exposure and contrast may (or in some cases may not) contribute to an overall effect, but they are secondary to the emotional response.
Class 5 - Portraiture - including People, and Figure Study (Examples)
Shall include figures, groups and individuals (animal portraits are not included). This class now to include people at work or play. Please note that sporting events come within Photojournalism below.
Class 7 - Record (Examples)
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).
Class 8 - Natural History (Examples)
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.
Class 10 - Photojournalism/Sports/Pastimes (Examples)
Should be of subjects suitable for publication in a newspaper or specialist magazine. This class now to include domestic animals, gardens, events and others of a general illustrative nature.
Class 11 - Photo Panel (Examples)
The prints can be of a theme of the photographer's choice. The prints can tell a story or describe an event or location. The number of 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
Shall consist of one entry per member. Each print shall comprise of a single image. Usual print size rules apply.
Class 12 - Creative (Examples)
There are no rules for this trophy other than size, to encourage entrants to use their creative skills.
A photographic creation by the author, including the use of manipulation through the camera, darkroom or digital techniques. This is the only class in which computer generated images are accepted.
Extra Information
Special effects may be carried out to the original image and other pictures/imported photographs may be added to provide extra detail; therefore, the author may use images to which they do not hold the copyright providing they obtain permission to use them. Let your imagination run riot!
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