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All Alternate Print Divisions are governed by the N4C Interclub Competition Rules for 2024. Each is held once in the year, and considered a sanctioned competition under N4C Interclub Competition Rules. Images may be submitted per Pictorial (color) or Pictorial (monochrome) definitions and per the N4C Competition Table. In an effort to increase participation, each division will have two levels; Basic and Advanced. Basic and Intermediate are grouped together while Advance and Masters are grouped together. In CCCC, only one entry per competition is allowed. Judging Criteria in all Divisions is on interest, visual impact, composition, and technical excellence, except where noted. Postprocessing in Street Photography and Portrait must appear natural. Note “Sequence,” held in July, is the only competition allowed to be in a sequence format as per the N4C Interclub Competition Rules defined in Section 2.2 Definitions sub section 6 “Sequence Definition.“ |
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Creative photography is producing an image through the use of imaginative skill or originality of thought including the altering of reality. No image should be eliminated from competition simply because it looks realistic, provided it shows originality of concept. Creative images may include modifications in the darkroom, on the computer, or in the camera, as well as unusual points of view, imaginative use of subject matter or lighting, or any other presentation that begins with the maker's photograph or a collection of photographs. All Creative images must be consistent with the standards stated in the preamble to these definitions. In Creative image competition the title is read when showing the image. |
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Journalism entries shall consist of pictures with informative content and emotional impact, including human interest, documentary and spot news. Sequences in Journalism show a chronology of events or tell a story. Up to four images are permitted in a Sequence in the Journalism division, which applies to Projected Image competition only. The journalistic value of the photograph shall be considered over pictorial quality. In the interest of credibility, photographs which misrepresent the truth, such as manipulation of the image, or situations which are set up for the purpose of photography, are unacceptable in Journalism competition. The primary concern is to make story-telling and/or newsworthy photographs. Techniques that add to, relocate, replace or remove any element of the original image, except by cropping are not permitted. All adjustments must appear natural. Conversion to monochrome is allowed. In competition the title is read when showing the image. Good titles are important and should add to the photo-story. All Journalism images must be consistent with the standards stated in the preamble to these definitions. |
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The Monochrome division follows the same rules as the Pictorial division but is limited to monochrome images. A monochrome image refers to an image in black and white (grayscale), but also includes images made of tones of a single color. For example, sepia images, which display tones from light tan to dark brown, or cyanotype images (blueprints) are also monochrome. The emphasis is on interest, visual impact, composition, and technical excellence. Images in the Monochrome division are not confined to any particular subject, type, or style of photography. Pictorial images may be manipulated in the darkroom, on the computer or in the camera in a manner consistent with the standards stated in the preamble to these definitions. |
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The Nature Division is restricted to the use of the photographic process to depict observations from all branches of natural history except anthropology and archeology in such a fashion that a well-informed person will be able to identify the subject matter and certify as to its honest presentation. The informative or nature value of the photograph must be weighed more than the pictorial quality. Sequences in Nature show a chronology of events or tell a story. Up to four images are permitted in a Sequence in the Nature division, which applies to Projected Image competition only. Human elements may be present only where those human elements add to the viewers' understanding of the nature subject's behavior and/or habitat. This habitat may be natural or adopted. The presence of scientific bands on wild animals is acceptable. Photographs of artificially produced hybrid plants or animals (any plant or animal that has its appearance changed by breeding and selection by man (domesticated), mounted specimens, or obviously set arrangements) are ineligible, as is any form of manipulation that alters the truth of the photographic statement. Techniques that add to, relocate, replace or remove any element of the original image, except by cropping are not permitted. All adjustments must appear natural. Conversion to monochrome is allowed. In Nature competition the title should be factual and descriptive and should be read when showing the image. Scientific names are encouraged but are not required. All Nature images must be consistent with the standards stated in the preamble to these definitions. AUTHENTIC WILDLIFE (W) This is a projected images-only sub-division for N4C which parallels the PSA designation, and it will be judged only at N4C. Only those digital (electronic) images chosen to go on to N4C competition will be eligible and only if they fit the following definition: Authentic Wildlife is defined as one or more organisms in the animal kingdom living free and unrestrained in a natural or adopted habitat. Therefore, photographs of zoo or game farm animals are not eligible. |
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Pictorial photography is the use of the photographic medium as an art form. The emphasis is on interest, visual impact, composition, and technical excellence. Images in the Pictorial division are not confined to any particular subject, type, or style of photography. Pictorial images may be manipulated in the darkroom, on the computer or in the camera in a manner consistent with the standards stated in the preamble to these definitions. The term Pictorial includes color and monochrome images. |
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A sequence consists of two or more related images on one mount, printed separately on the same sheet of paper or overlapping as in a multiple exposure or panorama. Sequences will be judged in prints only. All Sequence prints must be consistent with the standards stated in the preamble to these definitions. |
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A Photo Travel image must express the feeling of a time and place, and portray a land, its distinctive features or culture in its natural state. There are no geographical limitations. Close-up pictures of people or objects must include distinguishable environment. Techniques that add to, relocate, replace or remove any element of the original image, except by cropping are not permitted. All adjustments must appear natural. Conversion to monochrome is allowed. The title should give the location and complement the travel story. All Travel images must be consistent with the standards stated in the preamble to these definitions and complement the travel story. |
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