Competitions

Competition Rules

To keep everything on an even playing field, there are a few rules around competition entries - but please don’t let these put you off!
If you have any queries just ask a member of the Committee.

General Rules
All entries should carry the image title and your membership number only - do not identify prints or digital images with your name
All images must be the photographer’s own work
Entries must be in the possession of the Competition Secretary by the published closing date. Late entries will not be accepted.
You must be a member of the club to enter competitions

Specific rules - Prints
All prints should be flat or window mounted on card or foam board
The minimum print size is 6 x 4 inches
The minimum mount size is A4 (297 x 210 mm)
The maximum mount size is 20 x 16 inches
NB. the YPU required mount size is precisely 500 x 400mm

Specific rules - Digital Images
All images will be projected onto a black background
Image size should be 1024 x 768 pixels in jpg format
Instructions on resizing digital images for competitions are available - ask Paul.
Please submit your digital entry on a named CD or memory stick

The judge of each competition will be asked to select a first, second and third placed image in each media type (plus any ‘highly commended’) and decide which of the first placed images they deem to be ‘best overall’ and hence the trophy winner.

Throughout the year we will also be collating points for each competition to establish a ‘Photographer of the Year’ and runner up. Details will be announced, or see Paul or any member of the Committee for further info.