The club conducts its own friendly photographic competition. But we prefer to call it an Evaluation Night! Held on the third Wednesday of the month, these present our members with challenges to get us thinking creatively while developing our skills and techniques. The themes and definitions for the 2022 Evaluation Nights can be found in the menu under Calendar.

SECTIONS

Images may be entered in any of the four sections:

Colour print (CP)

Colour projected digital image (CD)

Black and white [monochrome] print (MP)

Black and white (monochrome) digital image (MD)

SUBMISSIONS

Jpegs of digital and print images are to be forwarded by email to the Image Steward by the due date, usually three weeks before the evaluation meeting (see the deadline dates in the Calendar section of this website or in the Society’s Focal Point newsletter).

A maximum of four (4) images, in total, per person may be entered on any night (even if the competition has multiple topics). A maximum of two images may be entered in any one section (e.g. two colour prints and two digital images). The same image may not be entered in multiple categories. Any awarded image in an YRPS competition may not be re-entered in another YRPS competition for a minimum of 12 months.

SIZE AND PRESENTATION

PRINTS

All prints must be mounted (i.e. matted) and have a maximum size, including the mount, of 16 x 20 inches or 40.6cm x 50.8cm (that is 320 square inches).

Framing is not permitted.

Irregularly-shaped prints, e.g. Panorama, must show an area up to 320 square inches (2065cm2) including the mount for prints.

All print entries must be labelled on the back of the mount with the maker’s name, the syllabus topic, the section in which they are entered, the date and a title that reasonably describes the image.

DIGITAL IMAGES

Images must be sized to not exceed 1080 pixels in height and 1920 pixels in width and should be saved in high quality JPEG format.

See the YouTube video “Preparing Digital Images for YRPS Evaluations” below for information on how to do this.

The naming (identification) of digital images must conform to the following format:image title–category code–maker’s name.jpg

Examples of the naming system is: Morning on the Yarra-CD-Peter Smith.jpg Note: There are no spaces either side of the hyphens. However, please use spaces between the title words and your name.

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR JUDGING

The judges determine which images should be included in the above award classes, entries for the set subject must encapsulate the set theme or topic as a primary criterion by which images should be judged as worthy for consideration for inclusion in the award classes. The Primary criterion should be supported by the overall emotional appeal and visual impact of the image.

Distinction:  An image which combines a perspective treatment of its subject with technical attributes, contributing to its high impact or strong emotional appeal, should be considered for a Distinction.

Merit:  Any image clearly displaying sound treatment of its subject and without major flaws that distract from its intention and having an extra element that lifts it above the ordinary should be considered for a Merit.

Note: There are no set limits to how many award rankings can be distributed across the categories, however we have suggested a percentage figure over all categories. For the end-of-year awards: Aggregate Awards - Distinction will receive 4 points and Merit will receive 2 points. For full details see the membership booklet - to be sent out prior to November competition.

RESIZING IMAGES

Here is a handy guide to resizing images for the Society’s Evaluation Nights