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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Oops!  My prior note started out by saying the Ann Arbor News was the sponsor.
 Sorry, that was an error - I meant the Ann ARbor Dept. of Parks & Recreation.

I would think the Grexwalk at some park would be a good subject matter!!!!!!

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!)

Hey!  I just got a letter indicating my photo won 2nd place and it's being
sent to the state finals!  

Also, I got a gift certificate for 2nd place.  Not bad!

Congratulations!

BTW, what were the prizes?

The 2nd prize is a $20.00 gift certificate at Studio Center.  I do not know
what the first prize is - I think it may be a $50 certificate.  I think I'll
use it to try some of the new ASA 25 Kodak print film.  (is it Royal Gold?)

Double WOW!  I just got a phone call indicating my photo won 3rd place in the
adult division for the State wide contest.  It will be published in a magazine
called "Leisure Focus."  

Someone from Ann Arbor, named Eric Arons won first prize!

Lake Superior Magazine is having their annual amateur photo contest. 
Deadline is October 25.  Photos must not have been previously published and
must have been taken in the Lake Superior area.  Information and an entry
form is available at http://www.lakesuperior.com/contest.html

(Note:  I'm not affiliated with this contest in any way, except that I'm
thinking of entering.  Just thought it might be of interest.)

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