River City Print Competition

Definition

Any image that has received an honour or merit in the last 12 months will be considered automatically.
However you can submit up to 8 images for particular consideration for the River City Print Comp by submitting 4 print and 4 digital images.

The selection will be done at the start of August, a panel of members will select 4 images that stand out for each of the following categories:

OPEN COLOUR
Any subject that is treated pictorially, embodying the elements of good design, arrangement or composition, and reflecting the personal interpretation of the photographer.
The content is unrestricted and may include creative images with all forms of manipulation permitted.
Images must be in colour.

OPEN MONOCHROME
An image containing tones of only one colour.
This includes black-and-white photography (shades of neutral grey ranging from black to white) as well as images toned in sepia, cyan, blue, brown and similar tones.
Partial toning or the addition of an extra colour is not allowed.

ANIMALS
Images of living, untamed or domesticated animals (including pets) in natural or other outdoor environments that may include objects made by humans. Zoo animals are acceptable.
Images may feature single or multiple animals photographed outdoors. Indoor studio animal portraits are not accepted.
For the purpose of this topic, an animal is defined as a living being, excluding humans, that can breathe, move, eat, reproduce and react to the world through its senses.
Mammals, birds, reptiles, insects and fish are all included.
It is acceptable for evidence of a human environment and supporting manmade accessories to appear, although photographs may not include people. Controlling live subjects by chilling, anaesthetic or any other method of restricting natural movement for the purpose of a photograph is not allowed.

PORTRAIT/PEOPLE
A photograph of a person or persons that may range from a head study to full body length.
This section includes candid photographs and formal portraits.
The image may include accessories and backgrounds in character with the subject and may be taken in a formal studio setting or in the community at  large.
It may be in colour or monochrome.
The subject must be a live human being; mannequins, statues or ornaments will not be accepted.

OPEN NON-A GRADE
Any subject that is treated pictorially, embodying the elements of good design, arrangement or composition, and reflecting the personal interpretation of the photographer.
The content is unrestricted and may include creative images with all forms of manipulation permitted.
Images may be in colour or black and white.