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.
COLOR PICTORIAL – If an image has been digitally modified and the result is an image that could have existed realistically, it will be considered Color Pictorial.
ALTERED REALITY – If an image has been digitally modified and results in an image that could not have possibly existed, it will be considered as Altered Reality.
COMMERCIAL PRINTS - Commercial prints may be entered in this category so long as the image is that of the maker and has not been altered by any commercial procedure.
All prints so entered will be submitted to the same judging.
NOVICE – Any maker who has not previously entered images in a Critique may enter monochrome, color pictorial, altered reality or commercial prints in this category. All prints so entered will be submitted to the same judging. A maker may spend only one year may be spent in this category.
IMAGE
CONTENT
Prints must be the product of a photographic process, either film or digital. When they are the main subject, prints of drawings, paintings, printed material or photographs or other than your own work are ineligible. Prints of fractals 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
Prints may be digitally or darkroom produced in all categories, but in any one year, an image may be submitted in only one category. Example: an image submitted as color pictorial and then converted to monochrome will be ineligible in that year. Eligibility for a different category will be restored in subsequent years. As many as four prints may be entered in each category for which it qualifies. Only members in good standing may submit prints.
Prints receiving less than eight (8) may be resubmitted in the quarterly critiques.
Prints receiving a score of eight (8) or more may NEVERr be resubmitted in any 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.
AWARDS
REGULAR CRITIQUES – Best-of-Show, First, Second, and
END-OF-THE-YEAR COMPETITION – First, Second
FAQS
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.
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.