Rules:
-Each paid member is allowed 6 total entries per month in any combination.
-All photos must have been taken and edited by the paid member.
-All print entries must be mounted, matting is optional.
-Prints must be a minimum of 70 square inches, and may not exceed 16x20 inches including any matte.
-All prints must be properly labeled with the club competition form.
-For submitted digital images, the digital file size shall be RGB color space, a maximum of 750KB and the longest side shall be 1920 pixels.
-Digital files should be named as such: Category_MemberNumber_PhotoName.
Example: C_109_MyPhoto.jpg Using C for color, M for Monochrome.
-Digital entries must be emailed as an attachment to minotcameraclub@gmail.com.
-All entries for the monthly competition are due at the first Monday meeting of that month.
Minot Camera Club categories:
COLOR - Whether it is straight out of the camera, or Photoshopped, do what you need to do to make a lasting impression on the judge!
MONOCHROME - The resulting image is limited to
monochromatic hues or shades of a single color or gray, filters may be applied to give a hue or tint.
Different photographic processes and toners may
also give a different hue to a black & white photograph; for example, sepia and split toning (duo-toning).
No fraction of the image shall be given a special color treatment.
September 2021 - Minot and Surrounding Area
Due Sept 8 Deliver to Minot Public Library Main Desk upstairs. Digital emailed same date The city of Minot and surrounding area. This may include images from north central North Dakota. (roughly from Bottineau to Kenmare to the Lake Sakakawea area) Think of photos that might appear on a calendar or in advertising material for the area, its beauty and attractions.
October 2021 - Open
Due Oct. 4 at meeting. Digital emailed same date Here is your chance if none of your category choices made the list? Trains, Landscapes, Architecture, Humor, Irony, Dead Trees, or Grapes. They are all legitimate here. Show us what you love because those things will make your best photos.
November 2021 - Wildlife
Due Nov 1 at meeting. Digital emailed same date Wildlife can include lots of animals but probably not pets and domestic animals even if they are pretty wild, nor would we want to find photos of stuffed animals here. Birds would be included. This is not pure nature so if you have a beautiful bird at the feeder I think that will work. Go exploring and see what you find. But don’t get too close we want you to be safe.
December 2021 - People's Choice
Rules:
1. Pictures must be print, no digital entries.
2. You may enter 1 picture per category.
3. Pictures may be any size (up to 16 x 20)
4. Any type of framing, mounting or matting allowed. May be unframed, un-matted.
5. These pictures do not need titles.
6. Your name must NOT appear on the front of the photo.
7. The photos will NOT be critiqued and given scores, but each entry will be given a number for voting.
The 3 winning photos will receive ribbons.
8. ONE RESTRICTION: Please do not enter any photos that have PLACED in a previous Camera Club competition.
January 2022 - Night Photography
Due Jan. 3 at meeting. Digital emailed same date Must be taken after sunset and before sunrise. • Ex: City streets and traffic, illuminated buildings, skylines, carnival lights, light trail, star trail, or even street photography can come under the heading of night photography. Northern lights, Milky Way, old buildings, light painting the possibilities are endless. No sunsets or sunrises.
February 2022 - Macro
Due Feb 7 at meeting. Digital emailed same date Extreme Close Up photos. What will it be that you show us in close detail. True macro is larger than life size. Insects and flowers are common subjects but intricate details of things like watch movements or coins can be macro too. Use your imagination to find good subjects.
March 2022 - Minimalist
Due March 7 at meeting. Digital emailed same date Minimalism is indeed the art of less. As a life philosophy, minimalists focus on a few essential elements of life and cast unnecessary things aside. The Webster dictionary defines it as follows: A style or technique that is characterized by extreme sparseness and simplicity. Some love it, others hate it, but no one seems to be indifferent. Many artists thrive in the openness of the concept; others have a problem with the lack of definition and direction. Many of us are drawn to ‘less is more’ with simple lines, geometric patterns, strong shadows, contrasting colors, lone subjects, etc. For others, deciding what to leave out of the frame to make a stronger image is a difficult exercise. Give it a try.
April 2022 - Old and Worn
Due April 4 at meeting. Digital emailed same date Objects that are old and worn can include buildings, vehicles, and many other items. They have been left as they stood or where last parked, or discarded. Nature may or may not have begun to take them over. As you travel the countryside you will find many examples large and small.
May 2022 - Year End
Due May 3 at meeting. No digital all must be printed All winning photos in previous competitions Print or Digital are to be entered in yearend competition. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or HM as well as People’s Choice Winners are valid for entry. If you entered and did not place you may select up to2 entries in each division to enter in the competition. The photos must have been in a previous 2021-2022 competition. Please remove the old judge’s form and add a new form to the back.