OcUK Photo Comp - Season Seven : Round One - "Absence" ENTRIES
Theme: Absence
Chosen by: Mohain
Closing date: Midnight Friday 29th February 2008
Please post all entries for the current competition in this thread and keep discussion in the DISCUSSION thread.
Judges: Xolotl, Ichabod crane, growse.
This competition is open to everyone.
RULES
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Rules must be followed. Failure to follow one or more rules will result in disqualification for the current round.
* One image per entrant (may be a montage consisting of two or more photos).
* If a montage is entered, all photos in the image will be judged on their relevance to each other as well as the theme.
* Photos must be posted in or linked to this thread for consideration.
* Photos must be of a reasonable size.
* Photos must be submitted in the .jpg file format.
* Photos must have been taken on or after February 1st, 2008. Invalid EXIF dates must be declared.
* Photos that have been commented on previously by any of the judges, will not be considered.
* Photos must be available for viewing in this thread until the competition winner has been announced.
* Photos must be your own work unless posting on behalf of someone else. If this is the case it should be stated in your post.
* Photographers must post their make and model unless it is provided in the EXIF Information.
* Photographers retain full copyright to their entries, so you must contact them before using their entries.
* The winner of each round will choose the theme for the next round.
* The Judges may not discuss or submit their interpretation of the theme until the competition winner has been announced.
* The Judges will not reveal individual scores, however some judges may provide a critique after the competition has ended.
* The Judges may or may not notify disqualified photographers before the deadline.
* The Judges decisions are final.
* Minimum Bribe Level: Canon EOS-1Ds Mk III
RECOMMENDATIONS
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Recommendations are optional.
A '+' sign next to the recommendation means you will gain marks.
A '-' sign next to the recommendation means you will lose marks.
A '/' sign next to the recommendation means your score will not be affected.
Each of the 3 judges will give you a score out of 30 as follows:-
* Technical ( 1 - 10 )
+ Use of Photoshop or Image Editing programs to enhance your photo (Including borders).
+ Correct use of Lighting/Saturation/Contrast/Exposure.
+ Correct use of DOF (Depth of Field).
+ Appreciation for Rule of Thirds, Golden Mean and other photographic rules.
- Overuse or misuse of Photoshop or other Image Editing programs (Including borders)
- Bad Lighting/Saturation/Contrast/Exposure.
- Blurred photos due to incorrect DOF (Depth of Field) or camera shake.
- Unintentionally slanted photos.
/ EXIF Info is recommended for digital photographers.
/ Camera Settings are recommended for film photographers.
* Theme Relevance ( 1 - 10 )
+ Good interpretation of the theme
+ Originality
/ Your photograph should represent the theme without further commentary.
* Impact ( 1 - 10 )
+ WOW Factor!
+ Overall ambience of the photo.
All past competition Entry, Discussion & Results threads can be found in the PV Archive. Select "From the - beginning" in the Display Options at the bottom of the page to view all Competition threads.
Theme: Absence
Chosen by: Mohain
Closing date: Midnight Friday 29th February 2008
Please post all entries for the current competition in this thread and keep discussion in the DISCUSSION thread.
Judges: Xolotl, Ichabod crane, growse.
This competition is open to everyone.
RULES
-----
Rules must be followed. Failure to follow one or more rules will result in disqualification for the current round.
* One image per entrant (may be a montage consisting of two or more photos).
* If a montage is entered, all photos in the image will be judged on their relevance to each other as well as the theme.
* Photos must be posted in or linked to this thread for consideration.
* Photos must be of a reasonable size.
* Photos must be submitted in the .jpg file format.
* Photos must have been taken on or after February 1st, 2008. Invalid EXIF dates must be declared.
* Photos that have been commented on previously by any of the judges, will not be considered.
* Photos must be available for viewing in this thread until the competition winner has been announced.
* Photos must be your own work unless posting on behalf of someone else. If this is the case it should be stated in your post.
* Photographers must post their make and model unless it is provided in the EXIF Information.
* Photographers retain full copyright to their entries, so you must contact them before using their entries.
* The winner of each round will choose the theme for the next round.
* The Judges may not discuss or submit their interpretation of the theme until the competition winner has been announced.
* The Judges will not reveal individual scores, however some judges may provide a critique after the competition has ended.
* The Judges may or may not notify disqualified photographers before the deadline.
* The Judges decisions are final.
* Minimum Bribe Level: Canon EOS-1Ds Mk III
RECOMMENDATIONS
---------------
Recommendations are optional.
A '+' sign next to the recommendation means you will gain marks.
A '-' sign next to the recommendation means you will lose marks.
A '/' sign next to the recommendation means your score will not be affected.
Each of the 3 judges will give you a score out of 30 as follows:-
* Technical ( 1 - 10 )
+ Use of Photoshop or Image Editing programs to enhance your photo (Including borders).
+ Correct use of Lighting/Saturation/Contrast/Exposure.
+ Correct use of DOF (Depth of Field).
+ Appreciation for Rule of Thirds, Golden Mean and other photographic rules.
- Overuse or misuse of Photoshop or other Image Editing programs (Including borders)
- Bad Lighting/Saturation/Contrast/Exposure.
- Blurred photos due to incorrect DOF (Depth of Field) or camera shake.
- Unintentionally slanted photos.
/ EXIF Info is recommended for digital photographers.
/ Camera Settings are recommended for film photographers.
* Theme Relevance ( 1 - 10 )
+ Good interpretation of the theme
+ Originality
/ Your photograph should represent the theme without further commentary.
* Impact ( 1 - 10 )
+ WOW Factor!
+ Overall ambience of the photo.
All past competition Entry, Discussion & Results threads can be found in the PV Archive. Select "From the - beginning" in the Display Options at the bottom of the page to view all Competition threads.
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