PRINT LEAGUE ROUND THREE

Theme - Taken in Norfolk

DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING PDIs of PRINTS being entered is 7:00pm on SUNDAY 10th April 2024

ENTRIES (PRINTS) MUST BE HANDED IN ON OR BEFORE 7:00pm TUESDAY 23rd April 2024

The GENERAL COMPETITION RULES & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY for all NDPS competitions together with the specific Competition Rules and Conditions of Entry can be downloaded from the Members’ Area of the website and are effective from 1st September 2023.

About NDPS Photographic Competitions

Competitions have been an integral part of each season at NDPS for more than one hundred (100) years. The first recorded trophy ‘The Gurney Cup’ was first presented in 1909 for the best ‘local record photography’. ‘The Buston Cup’ first presented in 1929 for ‘landscape photography’ is the oldest trophy in use today for the same purpose and ‘The Phil Cooper Memorial Trophy’ first presented in 1978 is still today presented to the ‘Photographer of the Year’. In conclusion, photographic competitions have always been and will
continue to be essential part of the Society’s DNA.

DIGITAL LEAGUE ROUND FOUR

Theme - Colours

ENTRIES (PDIs) MUST BE RECEIVED BY 7:00pm on SUNDAY 10th March 2024

The GENERAL COMPETITION RULES & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY for all NDPS competitions together with the specific Competition Rules and Conditions of Entry can be downloaded from the Members’ Area of the website and are effective from 1st September 2023.

About NDPS Photographic Competitions

Competitions have been an integral part of each season at NDPS for more than one hundred (100) years. The first recorded trophy ‘The Gurney Cup’ was first presented in 1909 for the best ‘local record photography’. ‘The Buston Cup’ first presented in 1929 for ‘landscape photography’ is the oldest trophy in use today for the same purpose and ‘The Phil Cooper Memorial Trophy’ first presented in 1978 is still today presented to the ‘Photographer of the Year’. In conclusion, photographic competitions have always been and will
continue to be essential part of the Society’s DNA.

PRINT LEAGUE ROUND TWO

Theme - Urban Jungle

DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING PDIs of PRINTS being entered is 7:00pm on SUNDAY 4th February 2024

ENTRIES (PRINTS) MUST BE HANDED IN ON OR BEFORE 7:00pm TUESDAY 13th February 2024

The GENERAL COMPETITION RULES & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY for all NDPS competitions together with the specific Competition Rules and Conditions of Entry can be downloaded from the Members’ Area of the website and are effective from 1st September 2023.

About NDPS Photographic Competitions

Competitions have been an integral part of each season at NDPS for more than one hundred (100) years. The first recorded trophy ‘The Gurney Cup’ was first presented in 1909 for the best ‘local record photography’. ‘The Buston Cup’ first presented in 1929 for ‘landscape photography’ is the oldest trophy in use today for the same purpose and ‘The Phil Cooper Memorial Trophy’ first presented in 1978 is still today presented to the ‘Photographer of the Year’. In conclusion, photographic competitions have always been and will
continue to be essential part of the Society’s DNA.

INTERNATIONAL THREE WAY BATTLE

INTERNATIONAL THREE WAY BATTLE

The theme for the year’s competition is MOOD – defined for the purpose of the competition as ‘darkness contrasting with light, both in a physical and emotional sense’

in French: HUMEUR – définie aux fins de la compétition comme « l’obscurité contrastant avec la lumière, à la fois dans un sens physique et émotionnel

and German: MOOD – definiert für den Zweck des Wettbewerbs als "Dunkelheit im Kontrast zum Licht, sowohl im physischen als auch im emotionalen Sinne"

The GENERAL COMPETITION RULES & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY for all NDPS competitions together with the specific Competition Rules and Conditions of Entry can be downloaded from the Members’ Area of the website and are effective from 1st September 2023.

About NDPS Photographic Competitions

Competitions have been an integral part of each season at NDPS for more than one hundred (100) years. The first recorded trophy ‘The Gurney Cup’ was first presented in 1909 for the best ‘local record photography’. ‘The Buston Cup’ first presented in 1929 for ‘landscape photography’ is the oldest trophy in use today for the same purpose and ‘The Phil Cooper Memorial Trophy’ first presented in 1978 is still today presented to the ‘Photographer of the Year’. In conclusion, photographic competitions have always been and will
continue to be essential part of the Society’s DNA.

DIGITAL LEAGUE ROUND THREE

Theme - Seeing Double

ENTRIES (PDIs) MUST BE RECEIVED BY 7:00pm on SUNDAY 31st December 2023

The GENERAL COMPETITION RULES & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY for all NDPS competitions together with the specific Competition Rules and Conditions of Entry can be downloaded from the Members’ Area of the website and are effective from 1st September 2023.

About NDPS Photographic Competitions

Competitions have been an integral part of each season at NDPS for more than one hundred (100) years. The first recorded trophy ‘The Gurney Cup’ was first presented in 1909 for the best ‘local record photography’. ‘The Buston Cup’ first presented in 1929 for ‘landscape photography’ is the oldest trophy in use today for the same purpose and ‘The Phil Cooper Memorial Trophy’ first presented in 1978 is still today presented to the ‘Photographer of the Year’. In conclusion, photographic competitions have always been and will
continue to be essential part of the Society’s DNA.

PRINT LEAGUE ROUND ONE

Theme - Contrasts

DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING PDIs of PRINTS being entered is 7:00pm on SUNDAY 26th November 2023

ENTRIES (PRINTS) MUST BE HANDED IN AT OR BEFORE 7:00pm TUESDAY 5th December 2023

The GENERAL COMPETITION RULES & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY for all NDPS competitions together with the specific Competition Rules and Conditions of Entry can be downloaded from the Members’ Area of the website and are effective from 1st September 2023.

About NDPS Photographic Competitions

Competitions have been an integral part of each season at NDPS for more than one hundred (100) years. The first recorded trophy ‘The Gurney Cup’ was first presented in 1909 for the best ‘local record photography’. ‘The Buston Cup’ first presented in 1929 for ‘landscape photography’ is the oldest trophy in use today for the same purpose and ‘The Phil Cooper Memorial Trophy’ first presented in 1978 is still today presented to the ‘Photographer of the Year’. In conclusion, photographic competitions have always been and will
continue to be essential part of the Society’s DNA.

DIGITAL LEAGUE ROUND TWO

Theme - On the Street

ENTRIES (PDIs) MUST BE RECEIVED BY 7:00pm on SUNDAY 12th November 2023

The GENERAL COMPETITION RULES & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY for all NDPS competitions together with the specific Competition Rules and Conditions of Entry can be downloaded from the Members’ Area of the website and are effective from 1st September 2023.

About NDPS Photographic Competitions

Competitions have been an integral part of each season at NDPS for more than one hundred (100) years. The first recorded trophy ‘The Gurney Cup’ was first presented in 1909 for the best ‘local record photography’. ‘The Buston Cup’ first presented in 1929 for ‘landscape photography’ is the oldest trophy in use today for the same purpose and ‘The Phil Cooper Memorial Trophy’ first presented in 1978 is still today presented to the ‘Photographer of the Year’. In conclusion, photographic competitions have always been and will
continue to be essential part of the Society’s DNA.

DIGITAL LEAGUE ROUND ONE

Theme - Close-up. a photograph taken from a short distance that gives a very detailed picture.

ENTRIES (PDIs) MUST BE RECEIVED BY 7:00pm on SUNDAY 8th October 2023

The GENERAL COMPETITION RULES & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY for all NDPS competitions together with the specific Competition Rules and Conditions of Entry can be downloaded from the Members’ Area of the website and are effective from 1st September 2023.

About NDPS Photographic Competitions

Competitions have been an integral part of each season at NDPS for more than one hundred (100) years. The first recorded trophy ‘The Gurney Cup’ was first presented in 1909 for the best ‘local record photography’. ‘The Buston Cup’ first presented in 1929 for ‘landscape photography’ is the oldest trophy in use today for the same purpose and ‘The Phil Cooper Memorial Trophy’ first presented in 1978 is still today presented to the ‘Photographer of the Year’. In conclusion, photographic competitions have always been and will
continue to be essential part of the Society’s DNA.

POTY The Final

Each finalist is entitled to enter THREE images of their choice (POTY F01, F02, & F03). Details of the rules that need to be complied for these images are provided below along with a brief note of guidance explaining how to comply with the rules

The deadline for receipt of PDIs (included PDIs of Prints) is 7:00pm on SUNDAY 28th May 2023

However, PRINTS MUST BE HANDED IN ON OR BEFORE 7:00pm ON TUESDAY 6th JUNE 2023

In the final round each of the SIX (6) finalists shall submit an additional portfolio of THREE (3) images each depicting a different subject or photographic genre. Permitted genres are:

People - This is a picture where the principal subject of the photograph is either a person or group of people. This includes formal and informal portraits, figure studies, and groups. example, sport or other activities.

Scenes - This is a picture showing a view or scene and includes seascape and cityscape as well as landscape.

Nature & Wildlife - images will be treated as pictorial images meaning the PAGB definition for nature images dated February 2018 shall not apply.

Still-life - Like the style of painting of the same name, still life photography encompasses photos of inanimate objects arranged in a specific composition. From the traditional bowl of fruit to an assortment of intriguing garage sale items, still life is a broad category including in POTY food and product photography.

Macro - is the art of making tiny things look big. You can do this by getting very close to your subject, or by getting a telephoto lens and zooming way in. The proper macro photography definition is an image whose subject is reproduced to at least 1:1. That means that the image on the camera sensor or film plate is the same size, or even bigger, than the real-life subject.

Sports photography - is the capture of sports, games, exercises, and other activities through photography. The term ‘sports photography’ encompasses a wide range of activities. It has a connection to photojournalism as well as vernacular (everyday life) photography.

Abstract, Open and Creative – There is no restriction regarding the subject of pictures in this class.

Other genres will be allowed with the prior approval of the Competition Secretary up to and including TUESDAY 2nd MAY 2023. All finalists will be advised not later than 6:00pm on WEDNESDAY 3rd May 2023 of such approvals (if any) being granted.

Images maybe either monochrome or colour

The Image of the Year Competition comprises two (2) categories - one (1) for Prints (PIOTY) and one (1) for Projected Digital Images [PDI] (DIOTY).

Each member may enter a maximum of one (1) image in each category. In addition, subject to each member not having more than two (2) images in each category they can also select an image (PDI and/or PRINT) that scored at least 9.5 during POTY to be automatically entered in IOTY - Maximum of two (2) entries, one (1) in each category.

An image that has been re-worked after a round of POTY is a new image and does not qualify for automatic entry.

N.B. Subject to the overall number of images entered in IOTY the Competition Secretary may at his/her discretion increase the number of images that are automatically entered in both categories (PIOTY and DIOTY).

Digital copies of entries in both categories (PIOTY and DIOTY) must be submitted by 7:00pm on Sunday 30th April 2023

Mounted Prints must be handed in by 7:00pm on the night of the Competition

POTY Round 5 (Digital images)

Each member is entitled to enter ONE free-choice image (POTY 5F) and ONE themed image (POTY 5T). Details of the theme are provided below along with a brief note of guidance explaining how to comply with the theme.

The deadline for receipt of PDIs is 7:00pm on SUNDAY 9th April 2023

Theme - TAKEN THIS SEASON

It is fast becoming NDPS ‘tradition’ that the last round of POTY is an ‘open’ competition for images that have been ‘Taken this Season’. ‘Taken this Season’ is defined as an image captured by the photographer using as camera on or after TUESDAY 6th September 2022 and no earlier.

‘Open’ competition means, free rein is given to the choices the photographer makes in the creation of the submitted image. Images of any and all subjects or themes, created using any photographic or post-processing methods or techniques, are acceptable.

The images will be evaluated based upon the judge’s general assessment of their creativity, emotional and/or intellectual impact, aesthetic beauty, uniqueness of subject, and technical skill. But remember the judge need not assign any specific weight to any single attribute of the image but will be directed to be consistent in his/her approach throughout the round.

Each member may enter a maximum of TWO (2) Mounted Print Panels in the Annual Print Panel competition

Judging

The competition will be judged by local professional photographer Ruth Grindrod who as members will know is an accomplished ‘prinnter’ of her own work.

Categories

This is an ‘open’ competition so there is no restriction on subject matter.

A panel shall consist of either THREE (3), FOUR (4), or FIVE (5) prints with each image mounted on a 40cm x 50cm mount.

Please note that in order to attract more participants it has been decided to allow multiple images to be presented on one 40cm x 50cm mount in addition to the more traditional panels described above. Either three or four images on a single mount is allowed.

Each entry must be accompanied by a hanging plan not exceeding THREE (3) rows showing how the panel is to be displayed for judging.

Mounted Prints Panels (and hanging plan) and/or composite images on a single mount must be handed in by 7:00pm on the night of the Competition

POTY Round 4 (Print images)

Each member is entitled to enter ONE free-choice image (POTY 4F) and ONE themed image (POTY 4T). Details of the theme are provided below along with a brief note of guidance explaining how to comply with the theme.

The deadline for receipt of PDIs is 7:00pm on SUNDAY 12th March 2023

PRINTS MUST BE HANDED IN ON OR BEFORE 7:00pm ON TUESDAY 21st MARCH 2023

Theme - FILL THE FRAME

There are many rules you can use to improve your photography composition. For many photographers, the best way to enhance photography composition is to ‘fill the frame’.

The ‘frame’ in photography is the rectangular scene captured by your camera, but your camera captures only a fraction of what your eyes and mind see. You make decisions about what to include within the edges of your photograph and often the easiest way to direct attention to your subject is by making the subject larger in the frame. The best way to achieve this is to get closer to your subject. You can get visually closer with a zoom lens or physically closer.

Filling the frame also means being clear about what you’re taking a photograph of. So, in this round as Robert Capa says, “If your pictures aren’t good enough, you probably weren’t close enough...!”.

PLEASE NOTE – To remove doubt and provide clarity macro-photography is explicitly disallowed in this round.

POTY Round 3 (Digital images)

Each member is entitled to enter ONE free-choice image (POTY 3F) and ONE themed image (POTY 3T).  Details of the theme are provided below along with a brief note of guidance explaining how to comply with the theme.

The deadline for receipt of PDIs is 7:00pm on SUNDAY 12th February 2023 Please note revised date

The competition will be judged by Peter Fry ARPS DPAGB BPE4*

PAGB Recorded Lecture Secretary/ Member of the PAGB Standards and Governance Commitee/ WCPF PAGB Representative/ Member of the WPCF Judges Training Panel . Peter has over 15 years experience of judging at Club, Inter-Club, Federation and Salon competitions.

Theme - ABANDONED

The word ‘abandoned’ might bring to mind a house, a boat, an old factory, or a truck sitting in a field beside a barn – something that is unwanted that has been left behind and allowed into a state of disuse. But ‘abandoned’ can also be a state of mind – abandoned hopes and dreams, forsaken, deserted. Left without protection, care, or support. Animals can be abandoned..! So, unfortunately, can children.

For this round, a successful image will express abandoned’ literally, metaphorically, or conceptually, and remember your title might provide context for the viewer...!

Tonight we shall host the Norwich round of the annual battle between NDPS and our sister Clubs in Koblenz, Germany and Nivenais, France which is intended to be a celebration of the ‘Best Work’ produced by the members of all three clubs.

The theme for tonight’s competition , chosen by Koblenz Foto-Club, who are the organisers of this year’s Battle is GRAPHIC. NDPS entries for the competition inclusdes images from 15 different member of the Society

This is a digital competition and the entries of all three clubs will be judged in ALL three countries and the winner of the Alan Taylor Memorial Trophy currently held by NDPS (as last year’s overall winner) will be the Club that achieves the highest aggregate score.

The NOrwich Rounds is being judges by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*

POTY Round 2 (Print images)

Each member is entitled to enter ONE free-choice image (POTY 2F) and ONE themed image (POTY 2T). Details of the theme are provided below along with a brief note of guidance explaining how to comply with the theme.

The deadline for receipt of PDIs is 7:00pm on SUNDAY 27th November 2022

PRINTS MUST BE HANDED IN ON OR BEFORE TUESDAY 6th DECEMBER 2022 AT 7:00pm

Tonight we welcome Ipswich & District Photographic Society and Lowestoft Photographic Society to Norwich for the first of this season’s three-way battles.

Last year Norwich came out on top so we can expect some strong entries from both Ipswich and Lowestoft.

We are gratteful to Cherry Larcombe EFIAP, ARPS, DPAGB, BPE*5 who is looking forward to judging our photos. Cherry will be travelling to Norwich from her home near Eastbourne to join us on her birthday...!

About NDPS

Norwich & District Photographic Society is ambitious, vibrant, and friendly. Our members freely share their ideas, images, knowledge, and experience both at our weekly meetings and during the other activities that comprise our annual programme. No matter what their level of photographic ability or experience everyone is welcome to join us. We have members of all ages who work in all kinds of industries and professions whose photographic skills range from complete beginners who are starting out on their photographic journey through to seasoned experienced photographers . We strive to ensure all members reach their potential in a friendly environment.

POTY Round 1 (Digital images)

Each member is entitled to enter ONE free-choice image (POTY 1F) and ONE themed image (POTY 1T). Details of the theme are provided below along with a brief note of guidance explaining how to comply with the theme.

The deadline for receipt of PDIs is 7:00pm on SUNDAY 9th October 2022

Theme - URBAN LIFE

The general theme of this round is Urban Life: Urban Photography. The theme delves into modernity through all kinds of photography set in the fabric of the city (or town). At the heart of the challenge is the City, the urban environment and the humanity living there: the everyday life of big cities and small towns, the contrasts and the contradictions between the city and the countryside, the aesthetic views, the architectural geometries, fragments of colour breaking up the greyness of the city. Real, immediate images, able to recount the City and its stories. Images should capture one or more of the following conceptual themes:

Streets - The infinite aspects of the city and of the lives of its dwellers.

People - The human body, to be portrayed in a pose or to fleetingly capture on the street. Portraits, fashion, glam and kitsch, faces and glances, conventional and unusual beauty.

Spaces - Urban spaces, among buildings and streets, shapes and geometries, monuments and churches, industrial archaeology, and abandoned places.

Creative - Artistic, experimental, conceptual, visionary, and abstract photos, which do not belong to any of the previous categories, but still refer to the ‘Urban Life’ theme.

EEach member may enter a maximum of TWO (2) Mounted Print Panels in the competition

Judging

The competition will be judged by local professional and award winning photographer Justin Minns

The winning panel shall be selected by Justin and the name of the winning photographer will be declared on the night of the Competition.

Categories

This is an ‘open’ competition so there is no restriction on subject matter.

A panel shall consist of either THREE (3), FOUR (4) or FIVE (5) prints with each image mounted on a 40cm x 50cm mount. Each entry must be accompanied by a hanging plan showing how the panel is to be displayed for judging.

There is no restriction regarding how each panel can be displayed. For example, all vertical In rows one print above each other, horizontal in one row with all prints side by side, and multiple rows in any other possible combination

Tonight the top three in the f2.8 and the f5.6 league will compete to be elected Photographer of the Year by the members of the Society

Each of the SIX (6) photographers will present THREE (3) images from the photographic genres set-out ibelow Only ONE (1) image is allowed from each genre and the portfolio must be either ALL prints or ALL PDIs but not a combination of the TWO (2).

The photographic genres for the final round of POTY are:

People - a picture where the principal subject of the photograph is either a person or group of people. This includes formal and informal portraits, figure studies, groups and people in action for example, sport or other activities.
Scenes - a picture showing a view or scene and includes seascape and cityscape as well as landscape.
Nature and Wildlife - The definitions drafted jointly by the Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique (FIAP), which represents more than 85 national associations including the photographic Alliance of Great Britain (PAGB), the Photographic Society of America (PSA), and The Royal Photographic Society (RPS) applies. A copy of the definitions can be downloaded from the Society’s website.
Open – there is no restriction on subject matter in this genre, however, the image should maintain the original content with minimal adjustments which should not alter the reality of the picture and should appear natural.
Creative - again, there is no restriction on subject matter in this genre. However, the image should be noticeably different from an image viewed through the camera lens. The submitted image must have originated from an image or images captured by a camera and the use of third-party clip art and textures is not permitted. All creative processing techniques are allowed including for example, combined images and montages and HDR
Close-up – any subject that is recorded in such a way as to not fit the whole frame owing to the closeness of the camera to the subject. The subject does not have to be larger than life-size, although true macro images are included in the genre and can be of any subject matter.

Tonight, the Image of the Year Competition will due to the restrictions of the current covid pandemic be restricted to DIGITAL images alone. This is an OPEN competition and all genres of photography can be submitted either in colour or monochrome. In addition, there is no restrictions that apply to manipulation provided all elements of an image were captured by the member using a camera.

Each member may enter a maximum of one (1) image which may be either a completely new image or one that has previously been entered in any NDPS competition that has been held this season.

In addition, any image that scored at least 9.5 in one of the five rounds of POTY will automatically gain entry into IOTY subject to all members being allowed a MAXIMUM of THREE (3) images in the competition.

Members who have THREE (3) or more images that have gained an automatic entry into IOTY will be given the choice of selecting those images that want to enter for IOTY. Note - Any POTY image that has been revised after receiving the judge’s comments is a NEW image.

The judge for IOTY will be Jonathan Vaines who earlier this season was outstanding when he judged the International Three-way Battle.between Koblenz, Nivernais and NDPS.

General comments regarding scoring for IOTY - Jonathan may or may not choose to award scores to each image but will in the first part of the evening eliminate all but around TWENTY (20) that will be seen again after the break.. The sole objective will be to select an outright winner by the end of the evening.

Photographer of the Year Round Four (Print)

Each member is entitled to enter ONE free-choice image (POTY 4F) and ONE themed image (POTY 4T). Details of the theme are provided below along with a brief note of guidance

YOU'RE IN CONTROL OF THE SHUTTER SPEED

Timing is crucial in photography. In camera we control time by selecting appropriate speeds. “Shutter speed” is the length of time your camera shutter is open, exposing light onto the camera sensor.

On the technical side, the shutter speed will affect your exposure. “Slow” shutter speed will allow more light in – making your image brighter, and “fast” shutter speed will let in less light – thus your image will be darker.

But there is also a creative side! And that is what we want to see in your pictures...! By controlling the shutter speeds, we can either freeze action (by selecting fast speeds) or blur motion (slow speeds).

The deadline for receipt of entries is 7:00pm on SUNDAY 6th February 2022

WITH THE RETURN TO FACE TO FACE MEETINGS FROM TONIGHT PRINTS NO LONGER HAVE TO BE HANDED BEFORE THE COMPETITION. DEADLINE IS NOW 7:00PM ON TUESDAY 22nd March 2022

Photographer of the Year Round Three (Digital)

Each member is entitled to enter ONE free-choice image (POTY 3F) and ONE themed image (POTY 3T). Details of the theme are provided below along with a brief note of guidance

WORKING WITH LIGHT

Lighting is a key factor in creating a successful image. Lighting determines not only brightness and darkness, but also tone, mood, and atmosphere. Therefore, it is necessary to control and manipulate light correctly in order to get the best texture, vibrancy of colour, and luminosity on your subjects.

The deadline for receipt of entries is 7:00pm on SUNDAY 2nd January 2022

Tonight we shall host the Norwich round of the annual battle between NDPS and our sister Clubs in Koblenz, Germany and Nivenais, France which is intended to be a celebration of the ‘Best Work’ produced by the members of all three clubs

This is a digital competition and the entries of all three clubs will be judged in ALL three countries and the winner of the Alan Taylor Memorial Trophy currently held by NDPS (as last year’s overall winner) will be the Club that achieves the highest aggregate score.

Photographer of the Year Round Two (Digital)

Each member is entitled to enter ONE free-choice image (POTY 2F) and ONE themed image (POTY 2T). Details of the theme are provided below along with a brief note of guidance

A UNIQUE INTERPRETATION OF A FAMILIAR SUBJECT

What separates a great photograph from a truly memorable one? An element of surprise. Unexpected brilliance sticks in your mind, and the memory becomes something you can return to for inspiration.

Photographer of the Year Round One (Digital)

Each member is entitled to enter ONE free-choice image (POTY 1F) and ONE themed image (POTY 1T).

Details of the theme are provided below along with a brief note of guidance:

MINIMALISM (IN COLOUR)

Minimalism emphasises the use of a minimal number of compositional elements: colour, objects, shapes, and textures. To so many of us Minimalism refers to clean lines and black and white objects. But you do not have to see the world in two colours to be a loyal Minimalist...! Minimalism does not mean that no colour is ever allowed in your life anymore.

The deadline for receipt of entries is 7:00pm on SUNDAY 10th October 2021

ZOOM MEETING/PRESENTATION

Photo-Competitions have always been and will continue to be essential part of the Society’s DNA. Since the Gurney Cup was first presented in 1909 for the ‘best local record’ competitions have been an integral part of each season at NDPS and next season will be no different.

From September 2021 there are new Competition Rules and Conditions of Entry for all NDPS competitions which members will now find in the Members’ Area>Useful Documents area of the website.

In addition, you will also find the additional Rules that apply for all next season’s individual competitions including:

• Photographer of the Year

• Annual Print Panel Award

• Images of the Year (both print and projected digital image)

• Monthly Image (our friendly monthly competition)

Whether you are a seasoned participant or about to enter NDPS competition for the first time this eMeeting has been designed to provide you with all the information you need so that we can all enjoy the fun of taking part:

• Image Eligibility and Copyright

• Definitions that apply to NDPS competitions

• Preparation of Digital Images – size, colour space, metadata requirements

• Naming digital images ready to be submitted via the website

• What happens if your image is rejected

• Preparing mounted prints

• A look at the rules for the main annual competitions

Tonight the top three in the f2.8 and the f5.6 league will compete to be elected Photographer of the Year by the members of the Society

Each of the SIX (6) photographers will present THREE (3) images from the photographic genres set-out ibelow Only ONE (1) image is allowed from each genre and the portfolio must be either ALL prints or ALL PDIs but not a combination of the TWO (2).

The photographic genres for the final round of POTY are:

People - a picture where the principal subject of the photograph is either a person or group of people. This includes formal and informal portraits, figure studies, groups and people in action for example, sport or other activities.
Scenes - a picture showing a view or scene and includes seascape and cityscape as well as landscape.
Nature and Wildlife - The definitions drafted jointly by the Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique (FIAP), which represents more than 85 national associations including the photographic Alliance of Great Britain (PAGB), the Photographic Society of America (PSA), and The Royal Photographic Society (RPS) applies. A copy of the definitions can be downloaded from the Society’s website.
Open – there is no restriction on subject matter in this genre, however, the image should maintain the original content with minimal adjustments which should not alter the reality of the picture and should appear natural.
Creative - again, there is no restriction on subject matter in this genre. However, the image should be noticeably different from an image viewed through the camera lens. The submitted image must have originated from an image or images captured by a camera and the use of third-party clip art and textures is not permitted. All creative processing techniques are allowed including for example, combined images and montages and HDR
Close-up – any subject that is recorded in such a way as to not fit the whole frame owing to the closeness of the camera to the subject. The subject does not have to be larger than life-size, although true macro images are included in the genre and can be of any subject matter.

Tonight, the Image of the Year Competition will due to the restrictions of the current covid pandemic be restricted to DIGITAL images alone. This is an OPEN competition and all genres of photography can be submitted either in colour or monochrome. In addition, there is no restrictions that apply to manipulation provided all elements of an image were captured by the member using a camera.

Each member may enter a maximum of one (1) image which may be either a completely new image or one that has previously been entered in any NDPS competition that has been held this season.

In addition, any image that scored at least 9.5 in one of the five rounds of POTY will automatically gain entry into IOTY subject to all members being allowed a MAXIMUM of THREE (3) images in the competition.

Members who have THREE (3) or more images that have gained an automatic entry into IOTY will be given the choice of selecting those images that want to enter for IOTY. Note - Any POTY image that has been revised after receiving the judge’s comments is a NEW image.

The judge for IOTY will be Jonathan Vaines who earlier this season was outstanding when he judged the International Three-way Battle.between Koblenz, Nivernais and NDPS.

General comments regarding scoring for IOTY - Jonathan may or may not choose to award scores to each image but will in the first part of the evening eliminate all but around TWENTY (20) that will be seen again after the break.. The sole objective will be to select an outright winner by the end of the evening.

RRound Five of this season’s POTY competition is for DIGITAL images.

Members are allowed to enter a MAXIMUM of TWO (2) images. ONE (1) in the themed class and ONE (1) in the free-choice class.

Defined theme image - the defined theme is BEAUTIFUL IMPERFECTION (images may be colour or monochrome).
Beautiful imperfection is about seeing flaws as an undeniable expression of what it means to be a human being. It is about regarding our own imperfections and those in the world around us not as a weakness but as a unique gift that has the power to inspire others.
Digital manipulation of colour and monochrome images IS permissible, provide such manipulation does not alter the TRUTH (Reality) of the image out of the camera.

Free-choice image - There is no constraint on the subject matter of the ‘free choice’ image and all genres of photography may be entered in colour or monochrome. In addition, there is no restriction on the level of manipulation allowed during processing post-capture of images for these images provided the finished image originates from the author’s own image(s) taken in accordance with the rules for this round.

DEADLINE - for submitting images is TUESDAY 13th April (Midnight). The reference to be added at the end of the file name is POTY 5T for the themed or defined image and POTY 5F for the photographers’ free-choice image Members are also reminded that images submitted for NDPS competitions MUST contain the minimum metadata specified in the Society’s competition rules