Newport Photographic Club

Competitions for 2010/2011 Season

Sept 21^st 2010 First Open Competition. Judge – John Haines

Oct 19th 2010 First Themed Competition – “Natural World”. Judge - Peter Preece

FIAP rules for Natural History Photography will apply, namely:-

“Nature photography depicts living, untamed animals and uncultivated plants in a natural habitat, geology and the wide diversity of natural phenomena, from insects to icebergs. Photographs of animals which are domesticated, caged or under any form of restraint, as well as photographs of cultivated plants are ineligible. Minimal evidence of humans is acceptable for nature subjects, such as barn owls or storks adapting to an environment modified by humans, or natural forces, like hurricanes or tidal waves, reclaiming it. Any manipulation or modification to the original image is limited to minor retouching of blemishes and must not alter the content of the original scene. After satisfying the above requirements, every effort should be made to use the highest level of artistic skill in all nature photographs. “

Nov 9^th 2010 Second Open Competition. Judge - Dave Deeming LRPS

Dec 7^th 2010 President’s Cup Competition. Judge – Geoff Sellars

Theme: Fashion

Jan 11th 2011 Second Themed Competition – “Still Life”. Judge – J Lacey ARPS, CPAGB

A depiction of one or more inanimate objects, to show their form, texture and colour in a pleasant arrangement. For this competition the subject should include a significant amount of glass or metal.

Glass and metal are difficult subjects to handle and so their inclusion in an arrangement is to demonstrate your photographic skill in illustrating the quality of these materials

Feb 1^st 2011 Competition – 5 Prints on a Theme. (your choice) Judge – Geoff Sellars

March 1^st 2011 Third Open Competition. Judge – Peter Clark FRPS, EFIAP/s

March 8^th 2011 Audio Visual Competition. Judge – Clive Atkins

April 12th 2011 Third Themed Competition – “Portraiture”. Judge – Peter Gennard MFIAP, EFIAP/s

For this competition the emphasis is on the representation of a human subject, and should illustrate the character or mood of the subject. This may be a candid shot or a formal portrait. Background detail may be included if it contributes to the portrait. The main lighting for the portrait should be natural lighting.

N.B. Animal portraits are not eligible for this category.

May 24^th 2011 Annual Competition (Mono Prints & PIs). Judge – Heather Woodhams

June 7^th 2011 Annual Competition (Colour Prints). Judge – John Bissel