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.
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