PRINT CRITIQUE RULES    

January 1, 2009

CATEGORIES:

  MONOCHROME – Prints may be black and white or toned.  Toning must be a single tone over the entire print.  Prints with color in a single spot or in separate areas do not qualify as Monochromatic.  Four prints may be entered in each critique.

  COLOR PICTORIAL – If a print has been digitally modified and the result is an image that could have existed realistically, it will be considered Color Pictorial.  Four prints may be entered in each critique.

  ALTERED REALITY – If an image has been digitally modified and results in an image that could not possibly have existed but with a base photograph(s) evident, it will be considered as Altered Reality.  Four prints may be entered in each critique.

IMAGE CONTENT: 

Images must be the product of a photographic process, either film or digital, produced by the entrant.    When they are the main subject, images of drawings, paintings, printed material or photographs other than your own work are ineligible. Fractals and/or clip art are ineligible. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  Prints may be digitally or darkroom produced.  Prints must be matted with outside dimensions of 11” X 14” or 16” X 20”.  Matting may not be more than three thicknesses of standard mat board, or the equivalent.  Prints must have a backing of at least one thickness of standard mat board.  Do not use any adhesive material on the outside surfaces of prints or mats.  Prints that do not satisfy these requirements will be disqualified. 

  PRINT ELIGIBILITY:

Only members in good standing may submit prints. 

A print may never be entered in more than one print category.

Prints receiving less than eight (8) may be resubmitted in the same category in periodic critiques.

Prints receiving a score of eight (8) or more may NEVER be resubmitted in any print category.

End-of-the-Year Competition:  Only prints submitted during the year will be accepted for the year-end competition; they may be submitted regardless of the scores they have received.  Up to four prints may be submitted in each category in the year-end competition.

If there is any question whether the Print is Pictorial, Monochrome, or Altered Reality the decision of the Print Committee will be final.

  AWARDS:

  PERIODIC CRITIQUES – First, Second, Third Place & Best of Show.  One Best of Show award shall be selected from 1^st place winners in all categories. Award - scores of nine (9); Honorable Mention - scores of eight (8) and eight and one-half (8 ½) in each category.

  END-OF-THE-YEAR COMPETITION – First, Second and Third Place. One Best of Show award shall be selected from 1^st place winners in all categories.

  HI-POINTS CERTIFICATES – 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Place Certificates will be presented based on the total scores for the year in each category.  In order to be eligible for a Hi-Point Certificate, the maker must have entered 6 (six) prints in the respective category.

FAQS:

MAY I ENTER A PRINT IN A DIGITAL CRITIQUE?

 Yes, you may enter any Print in any Digital Critique.

WHAT HAPPENS TO MY PRINT AFTER EACH CRITIQUE?

Prints are selected for display in Clubhouse 3 and 6 and remain on display until after the next event at which time they will be available for retrieval in the Photolab.

Prints not selected for display may be retrieved in the Photolab.

Prints in the end-of-the-year competition will be held for display at the annual holiday dinner and for display in the Clubhouses thereafter.

I HAVE A PRINT ON DISPLAY AND WANT TO ENTER IT IN THE END-OF THE-YEAR COMPETITION?

  You may retrieve your print, but you must replace it with a print of equal quality.  If you have received a Best-of-Show, you must replace it with another print of equal quality.

MY PRINT WAS DAMAGED AFTER IT WAS SUBMITTED FOR CRITIQUE.

The Print Committee exercises care in handling your prints, however, they cannot be responsible for damage due to conditions beyond their control, such as fading, loss or damage to prints on display or faulty matting.

THE JUDGE MISUNDERSTOOD MY PRINT.  CAN I EXPLAIN IT TO HIM/HER?

No one is permitted to make comments regarding prints or judging that may be overheard by the judge.

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