Wednesday, December 18, 2013

2014 PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES

 PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES

Class P1 Daffodils in Nature or in Landscape

Class P2 Portraits of DaffodilsA close-up of a single daffodil bloom or up to three blooms of a single cultivar.
 Class P3 Daffodils with People or Animals

 Class P4 Abstract/Special Effects Celebration DaffodilsDaffodil images composed or altered with non-standard techniques.
 Class P5 Youth PhotographyYouth 16 or underPhotography must feature daffodils

PHOTOGRAPHY RULES

1. All Amateurs, professional and youths are eligible to enter all classes. Only youths ages 16 and under may enter Class P5.

2. All entries must be the work of the exhibitor and must contain images of one or more daffodils as required by the class. All photographs must have been taken within 12 months of the show.

3. Exhibitors may enter no more than two photographs in each class. Photographs may not have won a blue ribbon in a previous ADS sanctioned show.

4. The photograph must be 8”x 10”. The photograph must be mounted on a piece of 8”x10” stiff card stock or foam board with no border showing, no matting or framing is allowed.

5. Only one first, one second, and one third place award will be given to each class. Honorable mentions may also be given, but only if all higher awards are given.

6. Rights to images are granted to the Garden Club of Gloucester for potential promotional purposes.

For information on the photography division, please contact Mary Montague, 806/693-3042, montague@northrivervirginia.com

GENERAL RULES

1.  Everyone in the community is invited to participate in this event.

2.  Entries may be made on Friday, March 29, between 2 pm to 8 pm, and on Saturday, March 30, between 7 am to 10 am.

3. We encourage entrants needing help to bring their entries on Friday. Assistance with entry cards for all classes will be available at Ware Academy during these hours.

4. All exhibitors must register before entering. For registration contact Joan Jackson at (804) 694-6149. No late entries can be accepted.

5. Please consult the following website, www.daffodilusa.org, for valuable assistance in identifying your daffodil blooms.

6. Each entry must have an ADS entry card with both sections completed with name and address.  These will be provide and must be completed, folded and closed.

7. The Garden Club of Gloucester is not responsible for any lost or damaged property.

8. The show closes at 4:00 PM on Sunday, March 30. Entries, awards and ribbons can be picked up after 4:00 PM and before 4:15 PM. Any unclaimed ribbons will be mailed. No perpetual trophies will be mailed.