Grampian Eye Competition Rules

Background

The Grampian Eye regional interclub competition was introduced in 2008/9 by Forres Camera Club in conjunction with clubs from Forres to Stonehaven to replace the Grampian Cup Competition which had fallen into disuse. The competition is hosted by a different club each year. In 2009 it was hosted by Forres Camera Club and in 2010 by Moray Camera Club.

In 2011 it will be hosted by Peterhead Camera Club on 09 April at Score PLC Building, Wellbank, Peterhead. tickets are £5 per head.

Conditions of Entry

1. The competition is open to all clubs within the Grampian Cup League.

2. There are three separate sections, digital, print and slide. The entries may be either traditional or contemporary in style.

3. There is a maximum entry of 15 images; these can be submitted in one single format or a combination of digital, print or slide to a maximum of 15 images. The same image may not appear in more than one section; the club submission must comprise 15 individual images. There is no restriction on theme or subject matter.

4. The trophy will be awarded to the club with the highest aggregate score, in addition an award will be made for the best image.

5. The following restrictions apply for submission of images based on club membership:
   Clubs with a membership in excess of 20 members – no member may submit more than 2 images;
   Clubs with a membership of more than 10 but less than 20 members – no member may submit more than 3 images;
   Clubs with a membership of less than 10 members may submit up to 4 images per member.

6. Images used in previous Grampian Cup Competition or Grampian Eye are not permitted.

7. Electronic images must be submitted on CD ROM, the CD submitted must be of CD-R type. Images submitted by E Mail will not be accepted. The electronic images will be submitted in JPEG or format; sRGB, maximum image size 1400 pixels horizontal; or 1050 pixels vertical. (This format is the native resolution of the projector so these dimensions will ensure optimum viewing quality. The image file name: - The images should be numbered as per the entry form; number and section followed by _ and the title (maximum 15 Character title with no spaces) – for example (D1_titleofimage.jpeg) (D2_title of image.jpeg)……. The authors name must be recorded on the entry form. Print the club name on the CD case

8. Prints must not exceed 50cm x 40 cm (approximately 19 x 15 inches) including mount. The use of mounts behind glass is not permitted in the print section. The print will be identified by a numbered spot on the reverse side of the mount at the bottom left side. Prints submitted from an electronic version must be accompanied by a CD containing the images; the image file name: - The images should be numbered as per the entry form; number and section followed by _ and the title (maximum 15 Character title with no spaces) – for example (P1_titleofimage.jpeg) (P2_title of image.jpeg) and author name. Prints submitted from negative will be photographed to convert to a digital image for viewing during the judges adjudication

9. Slides must be 5cm x 5cm mounted. The slide will be identified by a title on the bottom of the slide and a numbered spot on the bottom left of the viewing side of the image. The author name will be recorded on the entry form

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