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Photo Contest
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Sep 4 00:44 UTC 1995 |
Boy, this is a dead conference. Needs a little action!
Are you aware of the "Focus on Michigan" photo contest sponsored locally by
the Ann Arbor News? If you are interested, I will reprint the rules and a
letter below:
Rules: Eligibility: The contest is open to amateur photographers only. An
amateur is one who takes pictures as a hobby. To be
eligible as an amateur you must not receive more than
5% of your total annual income from photography.
Divisions: Youth Division Ages 17 yrs and younger
Adult Division Ages 18 to 54 yrs old
Senior Division Ages 55 and over
Subject Matter: Any subject taken in a public park (Local, State,
or National), recreation facility, or at a public fair
or festival is eligible. Photographers are encouraged
to photograph nature, landscapes, visual or performing
arts, and people enjoying recreation. Photos depicting
"recognizable" people must submit a Subject Release
Form.
Format: Original 35mm, color prints will be accepted. Any brand
of film or camera is acceptable. For the sake of
clarity, we highly recommend using film with an ISO
(ASA) film speed rating between 100 and 200. The
minimum print size is 3" x 5" and the maximum size is
4" x 6". Matted or framed photos are not acceptable.
prints cannot be altered, modified or manipulated in
the darkroom.
Negatives: Winners must be able to supply the original negatives
since enlargements will be made of all winning photos.
Composite pictures, multiple exposures, or multiple
printing will not be allowed.
Labeling of Prints: The following info should be on each individual print:
1. Photographer's name and mailing address
2. Location of photo (Park name and/or commmunity) and
subject matter. A separate list may be attached to
the entry form instead.
Packaging: Entries must be accompanied by a self-addressed,
stamped, return envelope
For maximum photograph protection, photographers are
encouraged to use padded or heavy cardboard mailing
envelopes
Entries that do not follow the above labeling and
packaging rules will not be returned.
Use of winning Photos: All entrants must complete and sign the official
entry form. Winning prints may be published by the
contest sponsors to promote the goals of this contest.
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Transcript of letter from sponsor (Ann Arbor Dept of Parks & Recreation):
Dear Fellow Photographer,
It's time to enter the 1996 "Focus on Michigan Photography Contest" as
sponsored locally by the Ann Arbor Department of Parks and Recreation.
Since you expressed an interest in the contest last year, we thought we would
send you an entry form and contest rules for this year's competition. Please
feel free to call with any questions you may have. Our local deadline is
Tuesday, October 31.
Best of Luck! We hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Irene Bushaw
Marketing Specialist
Ann ARbor Department of Parks and Recreation
(313) 994-2284
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mcpoz
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Oct 22 19:08 UTC 1995 |
Well, I may be the only one entering, but I have two photos to send in. Both
were taken at Hudson Mills early in the morning. The first is a color print
of the steam rising off of the water with some muted fall colors along the
edges. The second is a similar shot, looking toward an arched bridge. Even
though this was on a color negative, I printed it on Black and White paper
and opted for maximum contrast. The fog coming off the water looks like
boiling steam and through the fog, you can just barely see a curved bridge
in the distant background. In the forground are totally black silhouettes
of weeds with seeds on top.
Anyone else? (This may be easy to win!)
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