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2025
Image Critique Topics
The
Club will conduct Image Critiques Evenings throughout
the year for Grades A, AB, B,
Prints, Digital and other categories.
Digital entries and digital versions
of Prints should be EMAILED to
Competition Director Dennis Hughes at
images@redlandscameraclub.org.au
Refer
to club newsletter in relation to handing in Prints.
MAC
USERS Need to ZIP their file/s
before emailing and attaching.
** Dennis will email a 'Received' message in response
to submssions, if you have not received an email within
48 hours of submitting your image, please follow up with
Dennis. It is your responsibility to ensure you have received
an acknowledgement.
Some
months provide a choice of two different topics. For example:
Nature OR Underwater. You may submit images into different
topics e.g. one image into Nature and one image into Underwater.
Existing grading allowances remain the same.
Sections
A Grade
All eligible club members
with a Club Grade of A may submit a TOTAL of ONE (1) image
into the Digital Image Critiques AND a TOTAL of TWO (2)
images into the Print Section in any one month.
B
Grade and AB Grades
All
eligible club members with a Club Grade of Youth, B and
AB may submit a TOTAL of TWO (2) images into the Digital
Section AND a TOTAL of TWO (2) images into the Print Section
in any one month.
All
Submissions
Entries
must originate as photographs (image-capture of objects
via light sensitivity)
made by the entrant on photographic emulsion or acquired
digitally.
All Post Processing must be made by the entrant.
Images that contain ‘text to image’ or any type
of text prompts to create new or partial content are ineligible
to be entered into any Image Critique or RCC competition
unless it is stated specifically that it is allowed.
By virtue of submitting an entry, the member certifies
the whole of the work as his/her own.
This includes sky replacements. If for example, a sky
replacement is made in an eligible topic, the sky must
be replaced by a sky image that has been photographed
by the member. Default skies provided in post-processing
software is not eligible.
All submissions into any Image Critique or Competition
must be your own work and must not include any third party
imagery, graphics, clip art, or textures.
Upon
submitting an image and receiving an Acceptance or award,
the work may not be re-submitted into any future Image
Critique.
Images accepted in previous topics, or almost identical
in style including images from the same shooting sequence
and subject matter are ineligible.
Submitted
entries may NOT contain text in any form where it has
been added to the picture. E.g watermarks, logos, photographer
name or ANY text added in post processing.
Prints may be non-owner printed however all pre-print
preparation including final post processing adjustments
must only be made by the member.
Print images should be lodged at club by the published
deadline.
Digital images should be lodged with Dennis Hughes via
email.
For
full details on submissions and rules, please refer to
the Redlands Camera Club Members Handbook.
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File
Size
Prints
Prints must be a minimum of A4 (210mm x 297 mm / 8.3 in
x 11.7 in)
and a maximum of A3 +.
Print MUST NOT be mounted / Matted unless specifically
required (e.g. 2024 Portfolio of 5 images).
Digital
Images
Horizontal oriented images must be 1920 pixels
in width
and let the height take care of itself as long it does
not exceed 1200px.
Vertical oriented images must be 1200 pixels
in height
and let the width take care of itself.
Square oriented images must be 1200 pixels
x 1200 pixels.
Failure to submit images using the correct dimensions
may result in the image/s not being accepted.
Images should be submitted as sRGB jpg files at
300px per inch
File
Naming
Titles must be a
maximum of 30 characters including spaces.
No Punctuation, numbers or special characters.
Lower case and no spaces between dashes.
Use-Dashes-not_underscores_
Digital
The
convention for naming the jpg files is as follows:
Topic-Grade-Image Title-Member Name-Member Number.jpg
ie. Nature-AB-Singing Kookaburra-Joe Bloggs-452.jpg
Print
Write
on the back of the print:
1. Member Number only (not
your name)
2. Member Grade
3. Image Title
4. Image Critique Topic
5. Arrow
pointing
to
which direction the print should be positioned
You MUST ALSO Email a digital copy of your print to Dennis
Hughes
(Same sizing as Digital entries).
The
convention for naming the jpg files is as follows:
PRINT-Topic-Grade-Image Title-Member Name-Member Number.jpg
ie.
PRINT-Nature-AB-Singing Kookaburra-Joe Bloggs-452.jpg
Club
Image Critiques
Image
Critiques
of submissions follow the guidelines of the Australian
Photographic Society (APS) and are conducted by accredited
judges, experienced photographers and industry professionals.
Dates
and Topics
See
the Image Critiques link on the club website for
details of Section Topics and
also dates for submitting images.
Obtaining
a Club Grade (New members)
There
are three (3) Adult Grades - A, AB & B.
Al new members will begin in B Grade.
Members may request to move up a grade at any time. When
a member is AB or A grade, moving down a grade can only
made by special request and under exceptional circumstances.
Requests may be made via the competition director or club
operations team, the request will be tabled at a team
operations meeting.
Club
Grade Number
Each
Member will be allocated a member number which is to be
included in the image file name when submitting digital
files (See File Naming Convention)
or written on the back
of their Print entries.
Topic
Definitions
1.
Photograph
A
photograph is a visible image originating from the action
of light or other forms of radiant energy upon a photosensitive
medium or device. A photograph is a work that retains
obvious evidence of one or more photographic images that
are predominant in the picture and taken only by the author.
A photograph consisting entirely of one's own or another
person's art form, not of photographic origin, is inadmissible.
Images
that use AI 'text to image' systems to create a new image
are ineligible to be entered into any Image Critique or
competition unless it is stated specifically that it is
allowed.
2.
Media
Print
- A photograph that is presented on an opaque surface.
Digital
Image - A photograph that is presented by electronic
digital means.
3.
Post Processing
Photography
post-production or post-processing refers to work that
is done on the
digital files after they have been captured by the camera.
The processing stage is
a term for all activities after shooting which lead to
the completion of the work.
A
photograph which has not been post-processed in its entirety
by the entrant is inadmissible in club related Image Critiques
/ Competitions / Exhibitions.
Topic
Definitions
Statement
on Subject Matter - applicable to all sections
The
fundamental rule that must be observed at all times and
applies to all topics is that the welfare of living creatures
is more important than any photograph. This means that
practices such as baiting of subjects with a living creature
and removal of birds from nests, for the purpose of obtaining
a photograph, are highly unethical, and such photographs
are not allowed. Under no circumstances may a living creature
be placed in a situation where it will be killed, injured
or stressed for the purpose of obtaining a photograph.
Images that show live creatures being fed to captive animals,
birds or reptiles are not permitted under any circumstances.
Image
submission is conditional on accepting these policies.
The content of images must comply with the General Conditions
and with the Division and Section definitions listed in
these conditions. Images that - in the sole opinion of
the judge or competition director or the club committee
- do not comply, will be disqualified so the entrant may
be aware of the problem when considering entry into other
topics, or exhibitions with PSA recognition.
Action
Action
photography addresses the quest to capture and convey
motion and energy in a photograph. Since photography is
a still medium, it’s the photographer’s job
to use specific camera techniques to create an image that
convinces the viewer he or she has not missed a moment
of the action. Techniques may include the use of light,
lines, patterns, focal length or freezing /blurring motion
in-camera to emphasise movement in a scene.
After
Dark - No Flash
A picture taken after sunset in which no Flash
is added by the photographer.
Aged
A
picture of the whole or part of, an aged object, person,
animal or scene that depicts the passage of time. It may,
for example, be a portrait or a part of a person, or any
part or whole of an object or surroundings associated
with age.
Animal/s
Images
of LIVING untamed or domesticated animals (including pets)
in natural or other outdoor environments that may include
objects made by humans. Images may feature single or multiple
animals. An animal (for the purpose of this topic) is
defined as a living thing (with exception of humans) that
can breathe, move, eat, reproduce and react to the world
through its senses (eg sight, smell, hearing). Therefore
mammals, birds, reptiles, insects, fish are all animals
for the purpose of this topic and may be wild or domesticated.
It is acceptable that evidence of a human environment
the animal frequents is allowed, along with any supporting
man-made accessories, however, images should not include
people as part of the subject or as supporting cast.
Architecture
The picture must be of a building intended for
human occupation or use.
It may be a picture of the exterior or interior and may
be a detail of a limited part of a building that displays
architectural angles and lines in a dynamic or colourful
way.
Black and white is permitted.
Broad cityscapes that include many buildings will not
be accepted. Engineering structures such as bridges, communications
towers and motorways will not be accepted.
Australia
(Iconic)
A
widely recognised, well-established symbol of Australia.
Australian
Portrait
ONE PRINT per Member
- Print size should be minimum A3, to a maxium of A3+.
No Matte board.
- An environmental photo of an Australian person
(Australian Citizen, born anywhere)
- A photo that is photographed within the territories
of Australia
- 100 to 150 words about the person
- The title of the image will be the full name of the
subject (fictitious names not permitted)
- Photo must be captured from 02/11/2022 onward
- Photo must contain EXIF / Metadata
- Any photo not containing EXIF or accompanied by the
required text will not be forwarded to the image critique
judge.
The
subject can
: be a stranger or someone known to you
: be born in any country as long they're an Australian
Citizen
The
subject cannot
: be you
: be captured in a photographic studio of any description
: be captured at any organised photographic event or photo
shoot. The expectation is that the member will personally
arrange or take a photo of their subject without any other
people being involved in the attainment of the image.
What is an 'Environmental' Portrait?
An
'environmental' portrait doesn't mean the person is a
greenie .. it means the subject is photographed within
their usual or an environment that is important to them
or is an enviroment that says something about this person.
For instance you might photograph a carpenter in his workshop,
you might see his tools and carpentry equipment in the
surrounding environment. Or you might photograph a chef
working in the kitchen, or a gardener in their garden,
or a captain on the yacht. You want the person to be the
hero (main subject) of the photo and the environment is
the supporting factor that reinforces or shows an important
aspect of this person's life.
A subject photographed within their environment tells
a strong story about who or what they are.
Accompanying
Words
The story is about your subject, not you. Don't start
your story with 'I met / saw Joe Bloggs when I was .....'
etc Only talk about your subject.
Keep the story relevant to what the photo is depicting.
For instance if you photograph Maria cooking in her kitchen,
don't write about her love of horses. Do write about her
love of cooking. You get the idea.
AV (Audio Visual)
Audio
Visual is defined as a sequence of still images where
the storyline or theme, sound, transitions and images
are interdependent. An effective sequence will have unity
of its three parts: the conception, the visuals and the
sound. Generally, these three elements should reinforce
each other such that any one without the other two would
be unsatisfactory. Adequate conception involves an idea
with a suitable introduction, an interesting development
of the idea and an appropriate close. Narrative or text
may be employed but is not mandatory. The medium is very
flexible and artistic expression within it can take many
forms. There is no restriction on subject matter.
Acknowledgement
of the work of other artists (e.g. music, text, poetry)
must be included at the end of the sequence. Author's
name MUST NOT be displayed on any part of the AV. All
imagery in the AV must be the work of the photographer.
The
entire AV is to run for exactly one minute (60 seconds)
from start to finish.
Final output must be as an .exe
or .AVI or .MOV and or saved
to USB drive or Cloud host.
Name the file with
- The title of the AV,
- Your club grade and your member number.
e.g. AV_AB_999.exe
Black
and White
Any
work that is black, white or shades of grey. The content
is unrestricted and may include creative images, with
all forms of manipulation permitted.
Any
subject that is treated pictorially, embodying the elements
of good design, arrangement or composition, which reflects
the personal interpretation of the photographer.
Calendar
Themed
Produce
a printed, themed calendar using images which are connected
by a common story/thread/idea. Any topic and size. Author
name may be included on the calendar.
Calendar must be a minimum of 12 pages = 12 months.
Judging
will be based on
- Selection, pairing and sequencing of images
- Design, layout and typography
- Paper choice and size
-
Originality of concept and design
- An engaging visual narrative
SUBMIT your printed calendar on the due date and;
EMAIL
a picture of your calendar front cover to:
images@redlandscameraclub.org.au
POINTS
This topic theme will attract TRIPLE points.
NAMING
- Use the existing naming convention.
Topic-Grade-Image Title-Member Name-Member Number.jpg
ie. Calendar-AB-The Kookaburra-Joe Bloggs-999.jpg
Contemporary
Contemporary
photographs include those that include modern fashions
in photography
and exclude those that show a traditional pictorial approach.
An innovative, imaginative approach is required, leading
to a novel or interesting result. Documentary and
experimental photographs that comply with these requirements
are also eligible.
Creative
Creative photographs display a novel effect because of
an unusual combination of objects and / or unusual view
point. Photographs in which the images have been
modified during or after exposure by using an experimental
technique are also eligible in Creative sections.
The photograph must always have a basic photographic image.
Digital manipulation processes may be employed providing
the original photograph was exposed by the entrant and
Digital manipulation was performed by the entrant.
All
images must be original and may not incorporate elements
produced by anyone else.
Artwork or computer graphics generated by the entrant
may be incorporated if the original photographic content
predominates.
Images may not be constructed entirely within a computer.
End
of Year Photo
The
End of Year photo can be any theme or subject. Digital
Only.
The content is unrestricted and may include creative images,
with all forms of manipulation permitted.
Any subject that is treated pictorially, embodying the
elements of good design, arrangement or composition, which
reflects the personal interpretation of the photographer.
Images may be colour or black and white.
Use
the same critieria as used with Image Critiques, send
to Dennis in the usual way.
Environment
Your
Images will symbolise 'Think Green' : renewable and alternate
energy sources, scientific research, recycling, planting
trees, caring for the environment, cleaning up our waters
and air, protecting our wildlife, saving money by conserving
on energy and food costs, buying/growing organic, etc.
May contain people, This topic is Looking for the positive
side of 'thinking green',
not negative aspects (eg. not pollution,
devastation etc).
Film
or Song Title
The
image must bring to mind the title of a song or film which
is in the public domain, either recent or historical.
This can be achieved either by word association or scene
association with elements of the image providing clear
clues as to the title of a valid song or film.
Your Image title will be read out when your image is
dispalyed on screen on the night so that the connection
between the title and the subject matter can be understood.
Flatlay
Arrange
items on a flat surface and shoot directly down from above
(not at an angle).
Flower/s
An
unrestricted photo of flower/s and may include creative
images, with all forms of manipulation permitted. The
subject will be treated pictorially, embodying the elements
of good design, arrangement or composition which reflects
the personal interpretation of the photographer.
Images may be colour or black and white.
High
Key
An
image which consists of light tones only, with the exception
that some small area/s may be black or near black.
Industrial
An Image depicting any form of industry eg. machines,
buildings, by-products of industry
eg smoke/steam. The object is to portray the functional
side rather than the human side
of industry. Document an aspect of the production process.
Intentional
Camera Movement (ICM)
Intentional camera movement (or ICM for short) is a photographic
technique where you move the camera as the image is taken.
It's
a knockout
Submit any photo of your choice using all of the same
criteria as Image Critiques.
What is 'It's a Knockout'?
Two DIGITAL images are shown next to each other in grade,
random order.
The room votes to select their favourite with a show of
hands. The count is taken and the image with the highest
number of votes goes through to the next round.
The other, well .. it's Knocked Out!
The next two images are shown, get voted upon and one
image either goes through to the next round and the other
is knocked out, this continues.
When
the preliminary round is finalised the images with the
most votes go through to the second round to go head to
head again (Just like a round robin).
This process continues until the ultimate winner is revealed.
Juxtaposition
The deliberate placment of two or more contrasting elements
side by side within a frame. Juxtaposition can be achieved
through various means such as contrasting colours, sizes,
shapes, textrues or ideas. Juxtaposition can serve to
create tension, irony or a thought-provoking effect in
the photo which can stimulate the viewers imagination.
Lines
Lines
refer to the visual elements created by the intersection
of different objects, shapes or structures within the
frame. They can be straight, curved, diagonal or even
implied. Lines lead the viewers eye through the image
to create a sense of depth, movement and structure. They
can be used to convey various emotions, highlight patterns
or emphasise certain objects within a photo.
Long
Exposure
Long Exposure is a technique that consists of leaving
the shutter open longer than usual. This allows us to
capture the motion of a moving element or more light from
a night scene.
Can
include any
subject that is treated pictorially, embodying the elements
of good design, arrangement or composition, which reflects
the personal interpretation of the photographer.
Images may be colour or black and white.
Looking
Down
The
image must be taken so as to show a scene which lies
below the photographer. The height from which the image
is taken is immaterial.
Macro
A picture of a small subject/object at close range.
A good macro picture reveals details and textures in
the subject that can't normally be observed with normal
photography or observation.
Monochrome
- Any photograph containing shades of only one
colour. If toning is carried out, it must be
over the total photograph - partial toning and/or
the addition of one extra colour is not acceptable
in a monochrome section.
Movement
-
Panning, In camera Movement, Shutter Dragging.
Freezing movement is not accepted.
Music
A picture showing a person(s) using a musical
instrument, a piece of music as a major part of the
image.
Minimalism
photography is distinguished by its simplicity, emphasising
lines, shape, and form in its composition. Often featuring
clean lines, geometric shapes, negative space and
a limited colour palette, a minimalist image tells
its story with as few elements as possible capturing
only what is absolutely essential. It
involves stripping away any unnessary distractions
or clutter from the frame, leaving only the most essential
elements to convey the intended message or evoke a
specific mood.
Nature
2023
PSA/FIAP Nature Division
Content Guidelines
Nature photography records all branches of natural history
except anthropology and archaeology. This includes all
aspects of the physical world, both animate and inanimate,
that have not been made or modified by humans.
-
Nature images must convey the truth of the scene that
was photographed. A well-informed person should be able
to identify the subject of the image and be satisfied
that it has been presented honestly and that no unethical
practices have been used to control the subject or capture
the image. Images that directly or indirectly show any
human activity that threatens the life or welfare of
a living organism are not allowed.
-
The most important part of a Nature image is the nature
story it tells. High technical standards are expected
and the image must look natural.
-
Objects created by humans, and evidence of human activity,
are allowed in Nature images only when they are a necessary
part of the Nature story.
-
Photographs of human-created hybrid plants, cultivated
plants, feral animals, domesticated animals, human-created
hybrid animals and mounted or preserved zoological specimens
are not allowed.
-
Images taken with subjects under controlled conditions,
such as zoos, are allowed.
-
Controlling live subjects by chilling, anaesthetic or
any other method of restricting natural movement for
the purpose of a photograph is not allowed.
Editing
Guidelines
Processing or editing must be limited to making the
image look as close to the original scene as possible,
except that conversion to grayscale monochrome is allowed.
Allowed
editing techniques:
- Cropping, straightening and perspective correction.
- Removal or correction of elements added by the camera
or lens, such as dust spots, noise, chromatic aberration
and lens distortion.
- Global and selective adjustments such as brightness,
hue, saturation and contrast to restore the appearance
of the original scene.
- Complete conversion of color images to grayscale monochrome.
- Blending of multiple images of the same subject and
combining them in camera or with software (exposure
blending or focus stacking);
- Image stitching - combining multiple images with overlapping
fields of view that are taken consecutively (panoramas);
Editing
techniques that are not allowed:
- Removing, adding to, moving or changing any part of
an image, except for cropping and straightening.
- Adding a vignette during processing.
- Blurring parts of the image during processing to hide
elements in the original scene.
- Darkening parts of the image during processing to
hide elements in the original scene.
- All conversions other than to complete grayscale monochrome.
- Conversion of parts of an image to monochrome, or
partial toning, desaturation or over-saturation of color
Attention is drawn to the PSA Statement on Subject Matter
which applies to all sections
There
is one hard and fast rule, whose spirit must be observed
at all times.
The welfare of the subject is more important than the
photograph.
This means that practices such as baiting of subjects
with a living creature and removal of birds from nests,
for the purpose of obtaining a photograph, are highly
unethical, and such photographs are not allowed in Nature
topics. Judges are warned not to reward them.
Night
Scene out of Doors
Any
Photograph taken out of doors at night, providing that
flash is not used.
Occupations
A picture showing a person or people engaged in an
occupation which cannot be classed as a hobby, pastime,
recreation , sport or play. It is thought that Judges
will be more favourably impressed if the subject(s)
is/are intent on the work they are doing rather
than smiling at the camera.
Open
/ Pictorial / General
The
Open topic is General. The content is unrestricted and
may include creative images, with all forms of manipulation
permitted.
Any
subject that is treated pictorially, embodying the elements
of good design, arrangement or composition, which reflects
the personal interpretation of the photographer.
Images may be colour or black and white.
Open
Colour / Pictorial / General
The
Open Colour topic is General. The content is unrestricted
and may include creative images, with all forms of
manipulation permitted. Mono / BW is not permitted.
Any
subject that is treated pictorially, embodying the
elements of good design, arrangement or composition,
which reflects the personal interpretation of the
photographer.
Panorama
The image must be panoramic format, defined for this
topic as a minimum 2:1 ratio (long side : short side).
Your image files should be 1920 pixels on the long
side and NOT GREATER than 960 pixels on the short
side. Images not complying with the sizing rule will
not be accepted.
Photo
Travel
A
Photo Travel image expresses the characteristic features
or culture of a land as
they are found naturally. There are no geographic
limitations.
Images from events or activities arranged specifically
for photography, or of subjects directed or hired
for photography are not allowed.
Close up pictures of people or objects must include
features that provide information
about the location.
Editing
Guidelines for Photo Travel:
Processing or editing must be limited to making the
image look as close to the original scene as possible,
except that conversion to grayscale monochrome is
allowed.
Allowed
editing techniques
- Cropping, straightening and perspective correction.
- Removal or correction of elements added by the camera
or lens, such as dust spots, noise, chromatic aberration
and lens distortion.
- Global and selective adjustments such as brightness,
hue, saturation and contrast to restore the appearance
of the original scene.
- Complete conversion of color images to grayscale
monochrome.
- Blending of multiple images of the same subject
and combining them in camera or with software (exposure
blending or focus stacking).
- Image stitching – combining multiple images
with overlapping fields of view that are taken consecutively
(panoramas).
Editing
techniques that are not allowed
-
Removing, adding to, moving or changing any part of
an image, except for cropping and straightening.
- Adding a vignette during processing.
- Blurring parts of the image during processing to
hide elements in the original scene.
- Darkening parts of the image during processing to
hide elements in the original scene.
- All conversions other than to complete grayscale
monochrome.
- Conversion of parts of an image to monochrome, or
partial toning, desaturation or over-saturation of
color
Places
of Worship
A
place that is set aside where people gather to worship/celebrate
a religious view.
Can include buildings or sites, anicient or modern,
interior or exterior.
Portrait
A close up picture of a person or persons
in which the face, facial features as well as facial
expressions are predominant. DO
NOT include any part of the body below the chest.
This topic may include candid photographs and formal
portraits.
Must be a live human being (animals, manikins, statues,
ornaments will not be accepted).
People
(Not a Close Up)
A
photograph of a person or people that is strictly
not a close-up or portrait.
The person/s in the photograph must be the focal subject
however the image could also depict their environment
or a broader scene. Can be candid or posed.
Must be a live human being (manikins, statues, ornaments
will not be accepted).
In addition, the People topic must adhere to
the Qld Interclub definition.
Qld
Interclub Definition
A
photograph of a person or people that must show all
of the person/s from head to foot.
[no head to waist close-ups].
The person/s in the photograph must be the focal subject
however the image could also
depict their environment or a broader scene. Can be
posed or candid.
Must be a live human being (manikins, statues, ornaments
will not be accepted).
The
Portait definition remains unaltered. The People and
Portrait topics alternate each
year with Portrait included in the 2020 competition.
Portrait
/ People
A photograph of a person or persons that may
range from a head study to a full body length. This
section includes candid photographs and formal portraits.
Ensure the person/s is the focal point in the picture.
Must be a live human being (manikins, statues, ornaments
will not be accepted).
The
Colour Purple
Any photograph in which the pre-dominant
/ Focal interest of the image is the colour Purple.
Portfolio
of Five themed, Images
(PRINT Only)
Five (5) Themed prints.
The images should be connected by a common story/thread/idea.
Tips:
Keep Portfolio images consistent;
- Orientation and Sizing
- Look and Feel
- All colour or All BW
- Tell a story .. *What do you want to say?
- Colour of Print Matte must
be either white, cream or black
**
The five images must be submitted as matted /mounted
prints.
Print
and Matte Size
PRINTS must be:
- A minimum of A4 (210mm x 297 mm / 8.3 in
x 11.7 in) and a
- A Maximum of A3.
- Square 297mm x 297mm.
MATTES must be:
- A maximum of 20" x 16".
Prints may be non-owner printed (i.e. printed
at a commercial outlet) however all post processing
for prints must be done by the club member.
Members may choose to MOUNT their photos on 5mm foamcore
instead of matting them.
Borders
- Decorative borders are NOT ALLOWED.
- The only borders which are allowed, are a maximum
of 1 pixel white border to differentiate black on
black or a 1 pixel grey or black border to differentiate
white on white.
Example > If you're using coreboard instead
of matte board, you may print a 1 pixel border to
differentiate between your picture and the simulated
matte.
PREVIOUSLY
SUBMITTED IMAGE CRITIQUE PHOTOS
A maximum of ONE Previous club image may be used in
the topic of Portfolio of 5 themed images.
NAMING
- Labelled on back of Print
- Use the existing naming convention.
- Title the images in numerical sequence in the
order you want them to be viewed.
Portfolio 1-AB (grade)-Theme Title-Member Number.jpg
Portfolio 2-AB (grade)-Theme Title-Member Number.jpg
Portfolio 3-AB (grade)-Theme Title-Member Number.jpg
Portfolio 4-AB (grade)-Theme Title-Member Number.jpg
Portfolio 5-AB (grade)-Theme Title-Member Number.jpg
e.g.
Portfolio 1-AB-Salad Days-999.jpg
Submit ONE digital image which depicts all
five of your portfolio images, as in the examples
below. Use Example one or two.
This single digital image will contain all five portfolio
images.
This is the slide that will appear on the screen on
Image Critique Evening.
- BACKGROUND Must be White or Black
- DO NOT put Borders around your images. If your images
are high key, set them on a black background, if the
images are dark set them on a white background. Not
Cream, not Grey - the background MUST be black or
white.
- NO Text
- No Colour whatsover
- DO place and fill the entire space of the 1920px
by 1200px slide as in either example below.
In
total you will submit ONE DIGITAL Image and
FIVE PRINTS
SUBMITTING
IMAGES
Email one photo file containing all five (5) images
on the one slide. Size and title according to the
usual Image Critique criteria. If you have trouble
making this slide or adding your photos to it, contact
Dennis or post in the club fb group for advice and
assistance.
You may submit only one Portfolio.
POINTS
This topic theme will attract additional points.
POINTS > All Grades
One Submission per member
| Entry |
2 |
| Acceptance |
5 |
| Credit |
8 |
| Merit |
11 |
| Honour |
14 |
*
Please note
- NO added text or graphics on the front of any image.
eg. watermarks, logo, theme title etc
- 5 Images only, no extra images or introductory Screen
titles.
- No diptich / tryptich, one image only depicted per
print.
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Portfolio
of 10 themed Images
10 Themed Images, the images should be connected by
a common story/thread/idea.
Tips:
Keep Portfolio images consistent;
- Orientation and Sizing
- Look and Feel
- All colour / All BW
- Tell a story
- Colour of Matting (Prints)
PREVIOUSLY
SUBMITTED IMAGE CRITIQUE PHOTOS
A maximum of TWO Previous club images may be used
in the topic - Portfolio of 10 themed images.
NAMING
- Use the existing naming convention.
- Title the images in numerical sequence in the order
you want them to be viewed.
Portfolio 1-AB (grade)-Theme Title-Member Name-Member
Number.jpg
Portfolio 2-AB (grade)-Theme Title-Member Name-Member
Number.jpg
Portfolio 3-AB (grade)-Theme Title-Member Name-Member
Number.jpg
Portfolio 4-AB (grade)-Theme Title-Member Name-Member
Number.jpg
… and so on.
e.g.
Portfolio 1-A-Back to the Future-Joe Blogs-999.jpg
Portfolio 2-A-Back to the Future-Joe Blogs-999.jpg
Portfolio 3-A-Back to the Future-Joe Blogs-999.jpg
etc..
SUBMITTING IMAGES
Digital and Print images - Same as usual.
You may send a dropbox/Cloud link to Dennis if you
prefer.
You may submit one Portfolio in the Print Section
and one Portfolio in the Digital Section.
POINTS
This topic theme will attract TRIPLE points.
Entry – 3
Acceptance – 6
Credit – 9
Merit – 12
Highly Commended – 15
*
Please note
- NO added text or graphics on the front of any image.
eg. watermarks, logo, theme title etc
- 10 Images only, no extra images or introductory
Screen titles.
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PhotoBook
Produce a Printed Book. Members are free to create any
sort of printed book. Any topic, number of pages, size.
Author name may be included in the book.
Categories > Porfolio and Storytelling
Category Definitions
Portfolio
A
collection of images that stand together, typically
illustrating a specific subject or topic. Text may be
included but is not a compulsory element. The selection
of images may showcase varieties of form, characteristic
behaviours, different moods or any other aspects of
the subject that the author wishes to portray. Ideally,
the selected images will work together so that the portfolio
has a visual impact “greater than the sum of its
parts”. Judging criteria include excellence and
fitness for purpose in photography; selection and sequencing
of images; design, layout and typography.
Storytelling
A collection of images that stand together to present
a story or narrative. Images are typically chosen and
organised to illuminate the story that the author wishes
to tell. Text may be included to augment the narrative
but is not a compulsory element. In addition to excellence
and fitness for purpose in photography, selection and
sequencing of images, design, layout and typography, the
judges will give weight to the originality of concept
and design as well as an engaging visual narrative.
Judging
Criteria
A
panel of judges who are expert in curating and editing
images, making or designing photo books, or judging camera
club print competition judging will assess the books for
excellence and fitness-for-purpose in:
Photography
- Selection, pairing and sequencing of images
- Design, layout and typography
- Paper choice, size, cover material and finishes
Storytelling, additional criteria:
- Originality of concept and design
- An engaging visual narrative
EMAIL a picture of your book front
cover or an inside page to:
images@redlandscameraclub.org.au
The convention for naming the jpg files is as follows:
Topic-Grade-Image Title-Member Name-Member Number.jpg
ie. Book-AB-The Kookaburra-Joe Bloggs-452.jpg
Lower case and no spaces or special charactors.
Book
author name is allowed.
Thank you to Momento Pro who will sponsor prizes in the
following categories;
Storytelling and Portfolio.
The APS Photobook competition is free to enter by members
of the APS and Australian Camera Club members.
For more information about the competition, visit this
link:
https://www.momentopro.com.au/partners/APSBookComp
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Photojournalism
(PJ)
Photojournalism
entries are images with informative content and emotional
impact, reflecting the human presence in our world. The
journalistic (story-telling) value of the image should
receive priority over pictorial quality. Images that misrepresent
the truth, such as those from events or activities arranged
specifically for photography, or of subjects directed
or hired for photography, are not eligible.
Techniques
that add, relocate, replace, remove or change any element
in the original scene, except by cropping, are not permitted.
All images must look natural. The only allowable modifications
are removal of dust, scratches or digital noise and restoration
of the appearance of the existing scene, or complete conversion
to greyscale monochrome. Other derivations, including
infrared, are not eligible.
Human
Interest images depict a person or persons in an interactive,
emotional, or unusual situation, excluding
recreational or sports action.
Self
Portrait
A picture that the photographer produces of
themselves.
A self-portrait should be a personal expression of yourself,
not simply a copy of something you've seen elsewhere.
Think about how you want to say who you are.
The picture could be a close up or it could be an environmental
portrait.
(An Environmental portrait is a portrait which is executed
in the subject's usual environment and typically illuminates
the subject's life and surroundings).
Railways
A
picture which may feature an engine, carriages, trucks,
rolling stock, signals and/or rails on the permanent
way or combination of such, provided it is easily recognisable
as belonging to a railway.
Reflections
A Picture in which the reflection/s of a subject provide
the centre of interest.
They may be produced by water, windows, metal etc. Reflection
must be a real reflection, not created in post processing.
Repeating
Shapes
An image where a series of the same or similar element
are repeated in such a way as to add strength to the
overall image.
Scapes (Landscape/Seascape/Urban=City
or other)
An
image featuring an expansive view.
Landscape
A landscape is a picture of natural inland scenery.
It may include houses, other evidence of man, people,
animals and even part of the sea provided that none
of these dominate the picture.
Seascape
A seascape is a photograph of natural costal scenery,
a wave study or a picture of the open sea. People,
boats and items related to these may be present as
incidental items in the picture.
Urban/City/Other
The choice of subject matter can vary to offer a variety
of "scapes" but it will be up to the maker
to ensure that the end result is apparent to the viewer
- i.e. the impact of the image will come from the
subject matter chosen. A "cityscape" or
"urban landscape" subject will be identifiable
to the viewer.
Generally a scape could be defined as a 'vista' or
a 'broad view' of the subject. There are all sorts
of scapes available and can only be limited by the
authors imagination!
Shadow/s
A
picture in which the shadow(s) is featured. The cause
of the shadow(s) may be included but must not be dominant.
Signs
of the Zodiac
Aries,
Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius,
Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces - take your best images
representing any of these signs.
Social
Documentary
Story
telling photographs such as are seen in the news media
and periodicals, which may include documentary, contemporary
life, illustrative, spot news or human interest.
In the interest of credibility, contrived situations or
photographic manipulations which alter the truth are not
acceptable. The story telling value of the photograph
shall be weighed more than the pictorial quality.
Silhouette
A picture of a subject that is seen as a black shape without
detail against a brighter background.
Solitary
The
state of being alone or in solitude. Whilst it is acceptable
to photograph solitary or singular objects, images which
depict greater emotional depth will be favoured when selections
are made for honours.
Sport
A
picture of a person/people participating in a sporting
activity.
Star
Trails
Star
Trail photography uses long exposure times to capture
diurnal circles, the apparent motion of stars in the night
sky due to Earth's rotation. A star-trail photograph shows
individual stars as streaks across the image, with longer
exposures yielding longer arcs.
Street
Photography
Street
photography is a non-formalised genre of photography that
features subjects in candid situations within public places
such as streets, parks, beaches, malls, political conventions
and other associated settings. Images can often be ironic
or emotionally detached from subject matter, focusing
instead on a particular context or detail. Framing and
timing are key aspects of the craft, with the aim of creating
images at a decisive or poignant moment.
Tee
Shirt
Use one of your photos to make a tee shirt design and
then have it printed on to a tee shirt. Please
keep in mind that with tee shirt printing there will ALWAYS
be a reduction in graphic appearance, detail and colour
vibrancy from what you see on screen.
But don't let that stop you, have a crack at making your
own personalised tee!
Here's a link to get you started (This store is
based at Norman Park).
https://customtshirtshop.au/
SUBMIT
your Tee Shirt on the due date and;
EMAIL
a picture of the front of your Tee Shirt to:
images@redlandscameraclub.org.au
POINTS
This topic theme will attract TRIPLE points.
Pin
a note paper to the tee shirt tag with the information:
Using a piece of paper, write the following information
and PIN to the label of the TShirt.
1. Member Number only (not your name)
2. Member Grade
3. Tee Shirt Title
You
MUST ALSO Email a digital image of your Tee Shirt to Dennis
Hughes
(Same sizing as Digital entries).
The convention for naming the jpg files is as follows:
TShirt-Grade-Image Title-Member Name-Member Number.jpg
TShirt-AB-Singing Kookaburra-Joe Bloggs-452.jpg
Textures
A
picture that shows surface detail and shadow. Texture
detail can be revealed by the creative use of directional
lighting on the subject/s (can be natural or artificial
light).
The use of artistic filters in post-processing or in-camera
to simulate texture will not be accepted.
Tip:
Don't just photograph something simply because it has
a texture (ie .. tree bark - look harder!).
This
is Australia OPEN
Any image that shows a flavour of life in Australia including
landscapes, people, events and places including architecture,
birds and animals. Images may be taken in any of Australia’s
territories.
Any
subject that is treated pictorially, embodying the elements
of good design, arrangement or composition, which reflects
the personal interpretation of the photographer.
Images may be colour or black and white.
This
is Redlands OPEN (Click
here to view Redlands Map)
Images may be captured only within the boundaries of the
Redland City local government area.
This is an OPEN topic. Subjects may include landscapes,
people, iconic events and iconic places including architecture,
birds and animals.
Any
subject that is treated pictorially, embodying the elements
of good design, arrangement or composition, which reflects
the personal interpretation of the photographer.
Images may be colour or black and white.
Timelapse
via
Photography (not iphone or any automatic
process)
The
entire timelapse is to run for a miminum of half a minute
(30 seconds)
to one minute (60 seconds) from start to finish.
Final output must be as an MP4 or .AVI or .MOV
Submit via a Cloud host (Dropbox/Google Photos etc)
or USB drive.
Name the file with the topic, your club grade, the
Image title, your name
and your member number.
e.g. Timelapse_AB_Image Title_Your
Name_999.mp4
1.
The Authors name or ANY text must not appear on any part
of the Timelapse sequence.
2. All images in the Timelapse must be solely authored
by the member submitting the file.
3. All parts of the Timelapse must be made up by individual
images captured by camera.
4. This means members may not submit any timelapse made
by any automatic process other than using an intervalometer
and processing the individual images into a Timelapse
sequence.
Members may submit ONE Timelapse each, DOUBLE POINTS
will be given.
Example
Entry Submitted = 2 Points, Acceptance = 2 points, Merit
= 4 Points,
Highly Commended = 6 Points
Transportation
The image must show the action of transporting someone
or something or the process of being transported.
Triptych
A
Triptych is a set of three associated works intended to
be appreciated together.
The
only restriction on the arrangement of the triptych’s
three images is that they
must not meet or overlap.
For the purpose of this topic, a triptych is a presentation
made up of three
distinctly separated photographic images displayed on
one common background
(one single image).
Tip:
The subject of a triptych is an important defining characteristic.
The pictures should have a common theme. This could be
a story, similar compositional elements, colours, similar
subject matter – anything that draws the pictures
together
as a group.
Tip: The background should complement the presentation
of the three images but
must not become a significant 'fourth image'.
Underwater
The
content is unrestricted. Any
subject that is photographed underwater and treated pictorially,
embodying the elements of good design, arrangement or
composition, which reflects the personal interpretation
of the photographer.
Images may be colour or black and white.
Water
in Motion
A picture featuring water, fresh or salt, which
gives the impression that it is moving.
Water in any form or location is acceptable.
Weather
A picture depicting some aspect of the weather, the weather
must be the central subject. e.g. Storm (actual or impending),
rain, hail, fog or wind. Normal sunny conditions or the
aftermath is not acceptable.
The image will embody the elements of good design and
composition, which reflects the personal interpretation
of the photographer.
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