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
About POTY
The Norwich & District Photographic Society (NDPS) prides itself on being a friendly group of people all with a common interest in capturing and creating photographic images. NDPS’s overall aim is that with the support of the more experienced photographers within the Society all members can become the best photographer they can be.
NDPS holds regular competitions throughout the year to give members an opportunity to put their skills into practice, and these are a great way to improve and get feedback on their own photography.
Currently the ‘Photographer of the Year’ (POTY) is the most prestigious competition that NDPS members can enter.
Members entering POTY are expected to have read and be familiar with the document NDPS GENERAL COMPETITION RULES & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY which also apply unless stated otherwise in this document.
POTY Structure
The POTY competition consists of TWO (2) parts.
In the first part of the competition there are FIVE (5) qualification rounds with members competing in TWO (2) leagues
In the second part of the competition the THREE (3) photographers in each league with the highest score at the end of the qualification rounds will compete in the ‘Final’ round to be elected the ‘Photographer of the Year’ in a ballot of the members of the Society.