2010 Florida 4-H Photo Contest Rules
Participation Criteria
Junior 4-H’ers must be 8-10 years old by September 1 of the current program year.
- Intermediate 4-H’ers must be 11-13 years old by September 1 of the current program year.
- Senior 4-H’ers must be 14-18 years old by September 1 of the current program year.
Divisions for the Contest
Division 1: Print
- Class A - Color or Black and White Print - Single Print
- Class B - Color or Black and White Print - Series (up to 10 photos in a series
Division 2: Digital
- Class A - Digital Photo - Single Image (minimal or no manipulation)
- Class B - Digital Photo - Series of Images (up to 10 images in a series, minimal or no manipulation)
- Class C - Creative Digital Photo - Single Image
- Class D - Creative Digital Photo - Series of Images (up to 10 images in a series)
Guidelines
- A 4-H’er may submit one entry in the Photo Contest; However, each county can submit the tope three exhibits in each age group for each class.
- Only prints may be submitted for the exhibit. All entries to be judged at the state competition must have the negative(s) attached. (see “Preparation of Negative”).
- Digital photos should be entered in ONLY division 2. All Division 2 entries should include a print and an electronic jpeg file of the image, formateed ofr a PC and placed on a CD or DVD. Division 2 entreis must fill out a statement on the certification from about electronic manipulation of the image. Participant must include allsteps used ot change photo.
- Film cartridge such as Advantix photos should securely attach a copy of the index print and the film cartridge sufficing for the negative (NOTE: The number on the index print should match the number on the film cartridge). These should be entered in Division 1, Class A or B.
- Youth’s name, age, county, division & class numbers must be clearly printed on the back of ALL submitted materials (photos, negatives, CDs, Disks, etc.)
- Photo entries may be either black/white or color when processed from negatives, a digital camera or slides.
- Pictures should depict activities typical of those in which 4-H members and their friends would likely participate. Picture with inappropriate content will be disqualified.
- All photo prints (single and series) must be mounted on a mat or foam core. No other mounted material (i.e. glass, wood, plastic, metal, etc.) will be considered. DO NOT SEND PHOTOS IN A GLASS OR PLEXIGLASS FRAME
- Maximum size for a single photo is 8” X 10”, not including mounting; 12” X 14” with mounting. Maximum size for the mounted series is 16” x 20”.
- Fill out and securely attach the Florida 4-H Photography Exhibit Certification Statement form (see Florida 4-H Web site) to the back of the photo mount. Refrain from writing on the photo.
Additional Guidelines
Only prints may be submitted for the exhibit. All entries to be judged at the state competition must have the negative(s) attached. (see "Preparation of Negative"). Advantix photos should securely attach a copy of the index print and the film cartridge sufficing for the negative (NOTE: The number on the index print should match the number on the film cartridge). These should be entered in Division 1, Class A or B. Youth’s name, age, county, division & class numbers must be clearly printed on the back of ALL submitted materials (photos, negatives, CDs, etc.) Photo entries may be either black/white or color when processed from negatives, a digital camera or slides. A 4-Her may submit one entry as either:
- A series of photos: picture sequence or story showing a logical progression of images, or
- An individual photo
Pictures should depict activities typical of those in which 4-H members and their friends would likely participate.All photos (single and series) must be mounted on a mat or foam core No other mounted material (i.e. glass, wood, plastic, metal, etc.) will be considered. DO NOT SEND PHOTOS IN A GLASS OR PLEXIGLASS (or any other coating) Maximum size for a single photo is 8" X 10", not including mounting; 12” X 14” with mounting. Maximum size for the mounted series is 16" x 20". Fill out and securely attach the Florida 4-H Photography Exhibit Certification Statement form (see Appendix) to the back of the photo mount. Refrain from writing on the photo.
Automatic Disqualification
- Negatives not securely attached.
- Digital photos without proper prints and disks securely attached.
- Creative digital images (Division 2, Class C & D) without a statement about the electronic manipulation of the image.
- Film cartridge photos without index prints and film cartridges securely attached.
- Inappropriate size and/or mounted material.
- Incomplete or illegible certification statements and/or not securely attached and visible without unfolding or removing from envelopes.
- Name, age, county, division & class numbers not clearly printed on the backs of all submitted materials.
Participation Procedures
District: Each County may exhibit up to three entries per class at district events.
State: The top three exhibits in each age group for each class in your county must be submitted to the State 4-H Office no later than 4:30 pm on June 1 of the current program year to be eligible for judging and exhibition at Florida 4-H Congress. Previous year’s entry may not be resubmitted to the state contest. Previous 1st place Senior winners are not eligible to participate in the same class that they won, in a previous year.
Preparation of Negative
Negatives are required for entries in Division 1. Do not cut the individual negative and submit it alone. Negatives must be in a strip of at least three or four other negatives. Be sure to indicate which negative is your entry by carefully marking along the sprocket holes with indelible magic marker, or indicating in the plastic or paper sleeve with a pen. Also, indicate the frame number of this negative in the information listed on the Florida 4-H Photography Exhibit Certification Statement (link here).
Please attach your negatives VERY CAREFULLY AND SECURELY to your photograph.
Scoring
- Junior, Intermediate and Senior entries will be judged separately.
- Three top entries will be selected for each class.
- Three division winners will be selected from among the winning class entries in each division.
- The winning senior division entries will be displayed Florida 4-H Congress.
- A placing may not be awarded if the judges do not feel a placing is merited by the entry. All decisions by the judges are final.
Awards
The top three scoring exhibits in each senior division will receive an award. All junior and intermediate class and division winners and all senior class winners will receive certificates. The top three senior division entries and top class entries will be displayed at Florida 4-H Congress. Each photo exhibit at the district level will receive a participation certificate.
Questions?
Contact your county extension office for more information and for certification forms. E-mail Shaumond Scott for further information.
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