2011 Photography Contest
Sponsored by Canon USA, Leo's Camera Shop and Pro Photo Supply
CONTEST RULES
Photographers who receive more than 50% of their income from photo sales are considered professionals and are not eligible. Only prints are acceptable.
Divisions:
- Adults (18 and over)
- Teen (ages 13 - 17) Note: Teens may participate as an adult, but not in both divisions.
- Youth (ages 5 - 12)
Categories:
- Eagles
- Birds
- Other Wildlife
- Nature/Scenery
Photos must be of live birds/animals or scenery/plants and taken by the entrant.
Number of Entries:
Limit 2 per category and no more than 4 (four) total entries per person.
Preparation of Entries:
- All prints must be mounted on foam board or similar material. Prints and mounting material may not exceed 3/8 thick.
- No single side may be shorter than 8". No single side may be longer than 20".
- No hangers, no frames and no frameless glass will be accepted.
- Wrapped canvas cannot exceed 3/8" thick.
- Photo may be matted, but matting may not exceed entry dimension and may not be wider than 3" on any one side.
- No names, signatures or other identifiable marking are permitted on the viewing side of photograph.
- Entrant's name, address, phone number, category, and division must be on the back of each entry.
Deadline:
Entries will be accepted from 2 pm - 7:00 pm on Friday February 18th and from 7:30 to 10:00 am on Saturday February 19th at the photo table on the 2nd floor of the Student Union at O.I.T.
JUDGING
- Judging of entries will be by 5:00 pm Saturday.
- Judges will be invited by the Photo Contest Director.
- Judges' results are final.
- The Photo Contest Director will interpret the rules and may disqualify any entry at anytime at his/her discretion for violations.
- All decisions are final.
PRIZES
- Adult - Best of Show: Canon PIXMA Pro9000 Mark II printer (Donated by Canon USA)
- Teen - Best of Show:M-Rock Backpack (Donated by M-Rock)
- Youth - Best of Show: $200.00 in Canon Bucks (Donated by Leo's Camera Shop and Canon)
- People's Choice:TBD(donated by Canon USA and Leo's Camera Shop).
- Adult & Teen First place winners will be awarded $25.00 - Youth 1st place winner will receive $10.00.
- Ribbons will be placed on winning photos after Judging is completed.
- Checks for cash prizes will be mailed to the address on the back of the entry.
DISPLAY OF ENTRIES
Photos will be displayed from 3:00 pm Friday Feb. 18th - Sunday morning of Feb. 20th. Please note that velcro may be attached to the back of some entries for hanging. O.I.T. and the Winter Wings Festival are not responsible for lost or damaged photographs.
PICK UP OF ENTRIES
- You may pick up your entry at the photo table between 8:00 am and 1:00 pm on Sunday Feb.20th, unless otherwise arranged.
- Entries not picked up by 1:00 pm Sunday can be claimed at Leo's Camera, 437 Main St., Klamath Falls between 2:00 - 5:00 pm.
- Photographs not claimed within a reasonable time, (determined by Leo's Camera), will be destroyed.
QUESTIONS
Contact: Bob Kinkead at or by phone 541-205-1190,
or Anne Wenner at or by phone 541-882-1219.
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