ADS Photo Contest
How far this digital revolution has taken us! A mere ten years ago the photo enthusiast carried a dozen pounds of camera gear into the field. Today you can still find the photographer with a $1,000 camera and hefty accessories. More likely, though, it is the amateur snapshooter with bare necessities, such as an inexpensive compact camera, a tripod, a cable release (plus a good supply of batteries) who carries the day. A good eye, a steady grip, and the right subject matter will more than make up for the gearhead’s complex decision-making. Shoot away!
Contest Rules
1. Competition is open to anyone; ADS membership is not required
2. Photos must be the contestant’s own work
3. All images must have been taken during the 2010 growing season
4. Images must be representative of the entered class; dahlias must predominate
5. Each entrant may submit no more than FOUR images in each class
6. Class number is required for identification of class entered
7. Each entry must be marked as follows: Submit separate text file listing entries by file name in addition to your name, class number, and description. Make sure to distinguish between 0 (zero) and O and check your list against the files entered!
8. Files must be in .jpg format. Photos should have a resolution of at least 300 dpi for best reproduction. Shorten filenames to fewer than 10 characters!
9. All digital images submitted must be readable by PC-based applications.
10. Failure to follow the rules will result in the disqualification of the affected entry. In cases where more than 4 images for a given class are submitted, all such entries are disqualified in the class.
Entry Classes
1. INTRODUCTIONS OR UNDISSEMINATED DAHLIAS - introductions of the past two growing seasons or unnamed seedlings. Only one variety should appear in the image, and petals should not extend beyond the picture edge.
2. DAHLIA PORTRAITS - any single dahlia listed in the Classification Handbook or past ADS listings. Only one variety should appear in the image; petals should not extend beyond the picture edge. Dahlia variety must be identified.
3. BLOOMS OF TWO OR MORE VARIETIES - be sure to identify these
4. DAHLIA GARDENS - note location of garden and identify any persons shown
5. DAHLIA SHOWS AND CLUBS - pictures of club events and any dahlia exhibition accepted (no photos of individual entries, please). Identify recognizable individuals and location or club
6. MACRO VIEW - closeup of part of a dahlia bloom or plant; may include insects or other interesting elements relating to dahlia culture
7. KIDS & CRITTERS - dahlias must be present in image to qualify
8. DIGITAL DARKROOM - creative use of dahlia photography using Photoshop or other software applications to enhance image or form special effects. Please specify technique and program used.
9. DAHLIA PERSONALITIES - any clearly recognizable individuals qualify, so long as their relationship to dahlia culture is identified with the image
All images will be judged on several criteria of photographic excellence. If an entry does not merit an award, it will not get one even if it is the only one submitted in its class.
The photographer grants the ADS a non-exclusive license to use and reproduce the submitted photographic image(s) solely for use in ADS publications. Copies of the work may also be made part of the ADS image library for archival or educational purposes. The photographer retains the copyright for the photographic images.
No further use of the material may be made in other publications or other purpose without the written consent of the photographer. Winning and selected other images will be retained by the appropriate ADS committee.
A properly filled-out entry form must accompany the submission, along with any other documentation required by the class entered.
All entries may be mailed in one envelope to the contest chair
Martin Kral
1317 N 183rd Street
Shoreline, WA 98133
USA
Entries must be received no later than November 30, 2010. Due to holidays and peak mail season be sure to put package in transit before Thanksgiving holiday!
AWARDS (to be awarded in each class)
FIRST PLACE: $20
SECOND: $10
THIRD: $5
HONORABLE MENTION: Certificate of Honorable Mention
A special cash award will be given for the Best Photo of the Year!
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