2018 NEOWA Photography Contest Guidelines
There will be no separate divisions in the photography contest. Entries for the best photographic image in each category may include black and white prints, color prints or digital prints. There are seven categories: Scenic, Flora, Action, People, Fauna, Still Life and Members in Action. There are no restrictions on when the photograph was taken. Winning photographs from previous years may not be re-entered. If less than two people enter a category, there will be no contest in that category. If less than four entries in a category are received, only first place will be awarded.
Category Definitions
Scenic Landscape and picturesque settings that may include figures of people or flora or fauna as a center of interest.
Flora Identifiable plant or vegetation should be primary subject.
Action People engaged in an outdoor activity or fauna in motion.
People Person or group in an outdoor-related setting. People are the primary subject and must clearly be recognizable (not simply anybody outside).
Fauna All animal life as primary subject.
Still Life Posed flora, fauna or outdoor-related equipment or materials as the central theme.
NEOWA Members in Action Any member of NEOWA, past or present, engaged in outdoor activity.
PRIZES First, second and third.
First, second and third-place winners will receive certificates.
ENTRIES The
entry fee is $5 per photo with a limit of two entries per category. For
example, if you submit two entries in the Action category and two entries in
the Scenic category, the entry fee for those submissions is $20.
The paper for black-and-white prints, color
prints and digital prints should be 8 x 10” or 8½ x 11.” The image on the paper may vary in size to
best suit the photograph. The category, caption and photographer’s name must
appear on the back side.
Prizes:
Award plaques will be given for first place. Second and third place will
receive certificates.
Note: The cover for the 2019-2020 Membership Directory
will be chosen by popular vote from the winners of the photography contest
displayed at the annual meeting.
SUBMISSIONS Mail entries to: Randy Julius, 487 Central St., East Bridgewater, MA 02333. For more information contact Randy at randyjulius19@gmail.com or 508-642-2997 C.
All entries must be postmarked no later than Feb. 1, 2019. Please include a self-addressed, adequately stamped envelope if your entries are to be returned. Please do not use postage meter tape; it will not be accepted by the Post Office for return postage. NEOWA will not be responsible for lost or damaged material. If you would like confirmation that your entry was received, you may choose any of the following options:
1. Ship with a Delivery Confirmation.
2. Send a self-addressed, stamped postcard.
3 Send a note requesting e-mail confirmation; be sure to include your e-mail address.
