CUMBERLAND MOUNTAIN FALL FESTIVAL

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST **

 

OCTOBER 5,6,7, 2007

on the campus of

 

Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College

Middlesboro, Kentucky

 

Category Descriptions

(All categories for color pictures except black and white open)

 

People – Any photograph in which the main subject is a person.  The photo may be posed or candid.

Landscape – Any photography in which the main subject is scenery.  This includes sunsets, structures, or other similar views.

Cumberland Gap – All photographs in this category should reflect vividly the Cumberland Gap area.

Plant World – Any photograph in which the main subject is plants, flowers, or other similar scenes.

Open – No requirement except that the photo does not fit in any other category.

B & W Open – All Black and White prints will be judged together on their artistic impression, quality of photo, creativity, and difficulty of shot.

 

Conditions of Entry

*    Photography Competition is open to amateur photographers of all ages.

*    Print size should be no less than 5x7 (inches) and no more than 8x10.

*    Prints MUST be matted and/or framed.

*    Mats and frames will not have an impact on judging.

*    By entering photographs into the Cumberland Mountain Fall Festival Photography Contest, the photographer agrees not to hold the Fall Festival or any of its participating sponsors responsible for lost or damaged photographs and/or mats and frames.

 

Judging will be based on

Photographic Quality – The technical correctness and difficulty of shot.

Composition – The arrangement of subject matter for best effect.

Originality – The eye-catching appeal to the greatest number of people.

Relevance – How the photograph subject relates to the category in which it is judged.

The judges have the right to place any photograph in another category at their discretion.  First, Second, and Third place ribbons will be awarded in each category.  The first place winner in each category will be entered in and judged for the “Best of Show” award.

 

Where to Enter

Photographs must be submitted by October 3, 2007 at The Middlesboro Daily News office on North 11th Street (behind Food City ).  Judging will take place Thursday evening,October 4, 2007.  Photographs will be on display at the Cumberland Mountain Fall Festival until Sunday, October 7, then on display at the Middlesboro Mall through October 14, 2007.  Photographs may not be picked up until Monday, October 15, 2007at the Middlesboro Mall Management Office.

 

Entry Form

Name_________________________

 

Address_______________________

 

City __________________________

 

State _____________ Zip _________

 

Phone Number __________________

 

Category Entered ________________

I understand that by entering photographs in the Cumberland Mountain Fall Festival Photography Contest I agree not to hold the Fall Festival Committee, Judges, or any of its participating sponsors responsible for lost or damaged photographs and/or mats and/or frames.  If requested, I also agree to allow this photograph to be used by the Cumberland Mountain Fall Festival in any of its advertising and/or promotion.

 

 

Signature

 

EACH PHOTOGRAPH MUST HAVE A SEPARATE ENTRY FORM ATTACHED TO THE

REVERSE SIDE.

 

THIS FORM MAY BE DUPLICATED FOR ENTERING MORE THAN ONE PHOTOGRAPH.

 

**Ribbons from last years' winning entries can be picked up on October 15, 2007 at the Middlesboro Mall Management Office.

 

2006 Photo Contest Winners

 

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