CSI 2009 "Equine Images"
Photography Contest Rules

Entries:
All entries must be original works created by the entrant, reflecting your own creativity and effort. By entering this contest, the entrant certifies that their contest entry is their own original work with full copyright owned by the entrant.
Entries should not be works that have previously won any awards in prior contests.
No entry may be joint works comprised of works from multiple photographers or artists.
"Professional" is defined as the photographer who currently offers his/her services for a fee or has accepted fees for photographic services.
Copyright of contest entries remains the property of the contestant.
By entering this contest, entrants are giving permission for their photo entries to be displayed on CSI web site (www.curlysporthorse.org) for the purposes of promotion and/or reporting the results of the contest.
Entrants acknowledges that they have sufficient permission of any recognizable models or other persons appearing in the photograph to be able to grant CSI the right to publish the submission online, and hereby grants CSI such right.
IF a photographer would like CSI to post copyright versions of photos on the web, two copies must be submitted. One with NO copyright on the image to be submitted for judging and with the photographer's copyright on the image, to be displayed on the web, after judging is complete.
$10 entry fee per entry. Top entries will receive feed back from the judges.

Photo Categories (Pro & Amateur Divisions):
Performance: Sport Horse performance in motion (i.e. Dressage, jumping events, driving) in training, work or competition, all breeds allowed.
Horses and Humans: Show the relationship between horse and human. Must show horse(s) and human(s) interacting, all breeds allowed.
Head Study: One or more horses, head only, no people, all breeds allowed.
At Liberty: Show the horse in its natural environment: pasture, in the wild, etc. May or may not be in motion, all breeds allowed.
Mares and/or Foals: Show mares and or foals in any capacity, all breeds allowed.
Curly Horses: Must show evidence of curly coat or curly attributes.
Humor: This category will be judged on the photographic quality of the photo and also the ability to inspire laughter! Keep in mind "humor" is subjective but if your photo doesn't make you laugh out loud, it may not tickle the judge's funny bone either!
Creative: This category will allow computer alteration of images, either enhancement, combining images, or any creative techniques you can imagine! The entries will be judged on the quality of the photos and the creativity of techniques applied to the photos as well. The photographer must have taken all photos used in this category.

Judging:
The contest entries will be judged by professional photographer & photography instructor, Tracy Conroy. For more information and to view Tracy's images, see Inspiration Photography Etc
Tracy will evaluate entries for usage of light, color, creativity and impact, equipment expertise, plus technical/artistic expertise and suitability.
Feedback will be offered to the top photos in each category.

General Rules:
Entries must be submitted via email as a .jpg file.
Any photos submitted in printed form will not be judged and entry fees will not be refunded. Digital only, please!
File size must be under 1 MB
No identifying text overlay or photo credit or logo allowed on contest entries to be submitted for judging. However, if you want a different version (i.e. with copyright) displayed on the web, please submit two copies of your photo.
Photo Title submitted with the entry will not be considered as part of the judging process but will be included in the web display of the top 10 photos in each category.
Images not adhering to size limitations will not be submitted for judging. Resizing (and therefore allowing entries to be judged) may be performed by CSI upon request at the cost of $10 per image resized.
All submissions are final.
Any entries sent directly to the judges will be disqualified.
Entries not considered in compliance with contest rules and conditions or those considered inappropriate or offensive will be disqualified and removed from judging without refund to the entrant.
Entries received without full payment will not be judged.
Payment by check must be postmarked no later than July 13th, 2008
Entries must be received no later than midnight July 15th, 2009 in order to be considered for judging. No late entries will be accepted.
CSI and CSI appointed judges will not be liable for any omission, loss, damage, delay, ineligibility, alteration of or unauthorized access to entries submitted, nor for loss or injury to any entrant or entrant's property due to participating in this contest.
If the contest cannot be run as planned for any reason, including computer viruses, tampering, technical or other problems which damage it's operation or integrity, CSI and/or it's appointed judges reserve the right to cancel, delay or modify this contest.
Winners will be awarded by email, at the email address provided by the entrant. Although every reasonable effort will be made to contact each winner, CSI is not responsible should prizes go unclaimed.
This contest shall be governed by, and in accordance with, the laws of the State of South Carolina.
This contest is void where prohibited by law.