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Competition Rules
THE FOLLOWING RULES APPLY TO ALL CLUB COMPETITIONS (As adopted at AGM 2011)
General Competition Rules
- All competitions shall be open to all fully paid-up members. Entry into the various competitions implies acceptance of these rules and failure to adhere to the rules will result in disqualification.
- In most competitions there shall be two categories - one for prints, one for projected digital images (PDI) - each will be awarded a trophy.
- All print entries must be in the hands of the Competition Secretary no later than 7.45pm on the evening of the competition, without exception. All PDI entries, not submitted to the competition organiser on the preceding Thursday, must be submitted by email to pdientries@biggleswadecameraclub.co.uk no later than midnight at the end of the Sunday preceding the competition. Images not submitted on time will not be entered.
- Prints may be monochrome or colour, home or trade-processed. They should be mounted in a 50 cm x 40 cm rectangle of card. The minimum picture size is 308 square centimetres. Prints should not be submitted framed behind glass or plastic. Names or Titles must not be added to the front of the print.
- PDI images must fit within a canvas size of 1400 pixels (wide) by 1050 pixels (high), and space filled with black (see examples below). All PDIs must be jpg (quality 12) and sRGB colourspace. Names or Titles must not be added onto the image.
- No image or substantially similar image shall be submitted in print and PDI form on the same evening.
- Members are encouraged to enter new work. Each image may be used up to 3 times, this includes combinations of print and PDI:
- The Theme Competition and Challenge Cup set subjects, chosen by the committee, will be announced at the AGM of the previous season.
- All trophy winners, with the exception of those for the Print and PDI of the Year, must return them at the time required for them to be engraved for the next recipient. A certificate is given to the winner and runner-up in each competition, as a permanent record of their achievement. Winners of Print & PDI of the Year receive retainable trophies rather than certificates.
- A condition of entering all club competitions is that images will be retained for the remainder of the season to facilitate selection for external competitions. They will be available for the member to use on competition nights. A PDI must also be provided for every print submitted into print competitions.
- The ownership of any images entered remains with the author.
- Prints and PDIs are entered for competition/exhibition at members' own risk. Whilst every care will be taken of members' work, the Club cannot accept liability for loss, unauthorised use or damage howsoever caused.
- The judge's decision is final.
Once in the Challenge Cup Competition
Once in either the Portfolio Competition, People Competition or Theme Competition
Once in the Print of the Year Competition or PDI of the Year Competition.
It cannot then be entered in subsequent seasons.
Entry
Competed for over four rounds each consisting of 2 classes, one for prints and one for PDI. Round 2 will include a set subject for prints and round 3 a set subject for PDI. All other rounds are open subject.
In each round members may enter a maximum of 2 prints and/or 2 PDIs.
No image may be used more than once in this competition, whether print or PDI. However, Challenge Cup entries may be entered into other competitions, subject to the General Competition Rules.
Points
Each class (print and PDI) will be assessed on a cumulative point basis.
The judge will select the top 6 entries in each class plus any highly commended. Points will be awarded on the following basis: 1st = 12, 2nd = 10, 3rd = 8, 4th = 6, 5th = 4, 6th = 2, with 1 point for a highly commended. In addition each image entered will be awarded 1 point. In the event of a tie then the winner in each category will be the entrant with the highest number of 1st places (then 2nd, 3rd, etc as necessary).
The total of these points throughout the season will be used to determine the winners of the 2 Challenge Cup trophies. They will also contribute towards the Photographer of the Year and Novice Photographer of the Year totals.
Prints
Must be clearly labelled in capital letters on the back (top left corner), with the following information:
PDIs
EXIF (Metadata) must be embedded into the image file, with the following information:
A or B Firstname Surname - Title.jpg
e.g. B Fred Bloggs - Lone Tree.jpg
Competed for over four rounds each consisting of 2 classes, one for prints and one for PDI. Round 2 will include a set subject for prints and round 3 a set subject for PDI. All other rounds are open subject.
In each round members may enter a maximum of 2 prints and/or 2 PDIs.
No image may be used more than once in this competition, whether print or PDI. However, Challenge Cup entries may be entered into other competitions, subject to the General Competition Rules.
Points
Each class (print and PDI) will be assessed on a cumulative point basis.
The judge will select the top 6 entries in each class plus any highly commended. Points will be awarded on the following basis: 1st = 12, 2nd = 10, 3rd = 8, 4th = 6, 5th = 4, 6th = 2, with 1 point for a highly commended. In addition each image entered will be awarded 1 point. In the event of a tie then the winner in each category will be the entrant with the highest number of 1st places (then 2nd, 3rd, etc as necessary).
The total of these points throughout the season will be used to determine the winners of the 2 Challenge Cup trophies. They will also contribute towards the Photographer of the Year and Novice Photographer of the Year totals.
Prints
Must be clearly labelled in capital letters on the back (top left corner), with the following information:
- Author's name
- Title
- Club name
- Image dimensions (length by width and total in square centimetres).
- A or B showing the order of preference so that image B can be removed if necessary.
PDIs
EXIF (Metadata) must be embedded into the image file, with the following information:
- Author's name
- Title
A or B Firstname Surname - Title.jpg
e.g. B Fred Bloggs - Lone Tree.jpg
Entry
A portfolio shall consist of 4 prints or 4 PDI. The 4 images making up a portfolio shall be interrelated in some way, i.e. a theme. This could be by subject matter or technique, e.g. 4 portraits, 4 contre jour, etc.
Members may enter 1 print and/or 1 PDI portfolio.
No image may be used more than once in this competition, whether print or PDI. However, Challenge Cup entries may be entered into other competitions, subject to the General Competition Rules.
Points
Each class (print and PDI) will be assessed on a cumulative point basis.
The judge will select the top 6 entries in each class plus any highly commended. Points will be awarded on the following basis: 1st = 12, 2nd = 10, 3rd = 8, 4th = 6, 5th = 4, 6th = 2, with 1 point for a highly commended. In addition each portfolio will be awarded 1 point.
The total of these points throughout the season will be used to determine the winners of the 2 Challenge Cup trophies. They will also contribute towards the Photographer of the Year and Novice Photographer of the Year totals.
Prints
Must be clearly labelled in capital letters on the back (top left corner), with the following information:
PDIs
EXIF (Metadata) must be embedded into the image file, with the following information:
Format for the file names:
Firstname Surname P1-Simagenumber.jpg
e.g.Fred Bloggs P1-S1.jpg, Fred Bloggs P1-S2.jpg, etc.
The image number (S) shows the order of projection. All 4 images will be projected together:
A portfolio shall consist of 4 prints or 4 PDI. The 4 images making up a portfolio shall be interrelated in some way, i.e. a theme. This could be by subject matter or technique, e.g. 4 portraits, 4 contre jour, etc.
Members may enter 1 print and/or 1 PDI portfolio.
No image may be used more than once in this competition, whether print or PDI. However, Challenge Cup entries may be entered into other competitions, subject to the General Competition Rules.
Points
Each class (print and PDI) will be assessed on a cumulative point basis.
The judge will select the top 6 entries in each class plus any highly commended. Points will be awarded on the following basis: 1st = 12, 2nd = 10, 3rd = 8, 4th = 6, 5th = 4, 6th = 2, with 1 point for a highly commended. In addition each portfolio will be awarded 1 point.
The total of these points throughout the season will be used to determine the winners of the 2 Challenge Cup trophies. They will also contribute towards the Photographer of the Year and Novice Photographer of the Year totals.
Prints
Must be clearly labelled in capital letters on the back (top left corner), with the following information:
- Author's name
- Title (The title should be in the format: Portfolio Name - Image Title)
- Club name
- Image dimensions (length by width and total in square centimetres).
- Number 1 to 4 to indicate the arrangement from left (1) to right (4).
PDIs
EXIF (Metadata) must be embedded into the image file, with the following information:
- Author's name
- Title (The title should be in the format: Portfolio Name - Image Title e.g. Cars - Ford)
Format for the file names:
Firstname Surname P1-Simagenumber.jpg
e.g.Fred Bloggs P1-S1.jpg, Fred Bloggs P1-S2.jpg, etc.
The image number (S) shows the order of projection. All 4 images will be projected together:
Entry
Entries must depict living humans and may include a single person or a group of people. Images of inanimate objects, such as statues will not be eligible.
Members may enter a maximum of 2 prints and/or 2 PDIs.
Images entered in this competition can not be entered in the Portfolio Competition or Theme Competition.
Points
Each class (print and PDI) will be assessed on a cumulative point basis.
The judge will select the top 6 entries in each class plus any highly commended. Points will be awarded on the following basis: 1st = 12, 2nd = 10, 3rd = 8, 4th = 6, 5th = 4, 6th = 2, with 1 point for a highly commended. In addition each image entered will be awarded 1 point.
The total of these points will be used to determine the winners of the 2 People trophies. They will also contribute towards the Photographer of the Year and Novice Photographer of the Year totals.
Prints
Must be clearly labelled in capital letters on the back (top left corner), with the following information:
PDIs
EXIF (Metadata) must be embedded into the image file, with the following information:
A or B Firstname Surname - Title.jpg
e.g. B Fred Bloggs - Lone Tree.jpg
Entries must depict living humans and may include a single person or a group of people. Images of inanimate objects, such as statues will not be eligible.
Members may enter a maximum of 2 prints and/or 2 PDIs.
Images entered in this competition can not be entered in the Portfolio Competition or Theme Competition.
Points
Each class (print and PDI) will be assessed on a cumulative point basis.
The judge will select the top 6 entries in each class plus any highly commended. Points will be awarded on the following basis: 1st = 12, 2nd = 10, 3rd = 8, 4th = 6, 5th = 4, 6th = 2, with 1 point for a highly commended. In addition each image entered will be awarded 1 point.
The total of these points will be used to determine the winners of the 2 People trophies. They will also contribute towards the Photographer of the Year and Novice Photographer of the Year totals.
Prints
Must be clearly labelled in capital letters on the back (top left corner), with the following information:
- Author's name
- Title
- Club name
- Image dimensions (length by width and total in square centimetres).
- A or B showing the order of preference so that image B can be removed if necessary.
PDIs
EXIF (Metadata) must be embedded into the image file, with the following information:
- Author's name
- Title
A or B Firstname Surname - Title.jpg
e.g. B Fred Bloggs - Lone Tree.jpg
Entry
The competition shall comprise five themes. All entries submitted for this competition must be new work i.e. taken following the announcement of the themes at the AGM of the previous season.
Members may enter 1 PDI portfolio consisting of 1 image on each theme, i.e. 5 PDI. There will be no print entries, only PDIs.
Images entered in this competition can not be entered in the Portfolio Competition or Theme Competition.
Points
Each class (print and PDI) will be assessed on a cumulative point basis.
The judge will award marks out of 10 to each image and the total marks for each entry will determine the 1st to 6th place. If there is a tie for any place, the addition of the highest and lowest marks will be used to decide the placement. In addition each portfolio will be awarded 1 point.
The total of these points will be used to determine the winners of the 2 People trophies. They will also contribute towards the Photographer of the Year and Novice Photographer of the Year totals.
PDIs
EXIF (Metadata) must be embedded into the image file, with the following information:
Theme - Firstname Surname - Image Title.jpg
e.g. Metal - Fred Bloggs - Coins.jpg
The competition shall comprise five themes. All entries submitted for this competition must be new work i.e. taken following the announcement of the themes at the AGM of the previous season.
Members may enter 1 PDI portfolio consisting of 1 image on each theme, i.e. 5 PDI. There will be no print entries, only PDIs.
Images entered in this competition can not be entered in the Portfolio Competition or Theme Competition.
Points
Each class (print and PDI) will be assessed on a cumulative point basis.
The judge will award marks out of 10 to each image and the total marks for each entry will determine the 1st to 6th place. If there is a tie for any place, the addition of the highest and lowest marks will be used to decide the placement. In addition each portfolio will be awarded 1 point.
The total of these points will be used to determine the winners of the 2 People trophies. They will also contribute towards the Photographer of the Year and Novice Photographer of the Year totals.
PDIs
EXIF (Metadata) must be embedded into the image file, with the following information:
- Author's name
- Title (The title should be in the format: Theme - Image Title e.g. Cars - Ford)
Theme - Firstname Surname - Image Title.jpg
e.g. Metal - Fred Bloggs - Coins.jpg
Entry
Members may enter a maximum of 1 print and/or 1 PDI.
These images must have been used previously in any competition during the current season.
Note: This competition does not contribute towards the Photographer/Novice of the Year.
Trophies
The judge will select the top 3 entries in each class, plus any highly commended.
Winners of Print & PDI of the Year receive retainable trophies rather than certificates.
Prints
Must be clearly labelled in capital letters on the back (top left corner), with the following information:
PDIs
EXIF (Metadata) must be embedded into the image file, with the following information:
Firstname Surname - Title.jpg
e.g. Fred Bloggs - Lone Tree.jpg
Members may enter a maximum of 1 print and/or 1 PDI.
These images must have been used previously in any competition during the current season.
Note: This competition does not contribute towards the Photographer/Novice of the Year.
Trophies
The judge will select the top 3 entries in each class, plus any highly commended.
Winners of Print & PDI of the Year receive retainable trophies rather than certificates.
Prints
Must be clearly labelled in capital letters on the back (top left corner), with the following information:
- Author's name
- Title
- Club name
- Image dimensions (length by width and total in square centimetres).
PDIs
EXIF (Metadata) must be embedded into the image file, with the following information:
- Author's name
- Title
Firstname Surname - Title.jpg
e.g. Fred Bloggs - Lone Tree.jpg
Entry
A Novice Photographer will be an amateur photographer who holds no photographic honours, and who is in their first or second season of membership of BDCC or another club.
A member cannot win the Novice Photographer of the Year more than once, and the Novice Photographer of the Year cannot be awarded to the winner of the Photographer of the Year.
Points
The Photographer of the Year trophies shall be awarded to the member and novice member that accrue the most points in a season. This will include the points gained from all Prints and PDIs used in the Challenge Cup, Portfolio, Theme and People competitions.
A Novice Photographer will be an amateur photographer who holds no photographic honours, and who is in their first or second season of membership of BDCC or another club.
A member cannot win the Novice Photographer of the Year more than once, and the Novice Photographer of the Year cannot be awarded to the winner of the Photographer of the Year.
Points
The Photographer of the Year trophies shall be awarded to the member and novice member that accrue the most points in a season. This will include the points gained from all Prints and PDIs used in the Challenge Cup, Portfolio, Theme and People competitions.
Entry
This is a fun competitions. Members should try to submit work that has not previously been used in any other competition and therefore not easily identified as their work.
It is for PDIs only. A max of 12 images can be submitted by each member.
Images are randomly projected 2 at a time. Members vote on the image to go through to the next round.
Note: This competition does not contribute towards the Photographer/Novice of the Year. Using images in this competition, does not count towards the max of 3 times an image can be used as defined in the general rules.
Prize
A small prize is provided for the winner by BDCC.
PDIs
EXIF (Metadata) must be embedded into the image file, with the following information:
A, B, C etc Firstname Surname - Title.jpg
e.g. F Fred Bloggs - Lone Tree.jpg
This is a fun competitions. Members should try to submit work that has not previously been used in any other competition and therefore not easily identified as their work.
It is for PDIs only. A max of 12 images can be submitted by each member.
Images are randomly projected 2 at a time. Members vote on the image to go through to the next round.
Note: This competition does not contribute towards the Photographer/Novice of the Year. Using images in this competition, does not count towards the max of 3 times an image can be used as defined in the general rules.
Prize
A small prize is provided for the winner by BDCC.
PDIs
EXIF (Metadata) must be embedded into the image file, with the following information:
- Author's name
- Title
A, B, C etc Firstname Surname - Title.jpg
e.g. F Fred Bloggs - Lone Tree.jpg
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