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Photo Contest

Mechanics and Rules of the Contest:
1. The contestant will provide and use digital cameras (DSLR/Mirror less). And the
judges will identify allowed specs and number of lenses of the dslr.
2. Only one (1) camera & up to three (lenses) will be allowed during the contest
properly.
3. No speed lights/flashes, reflectors & filters will be allowed however use of nature on
natural set up is allowed.
4. The settings of camera (size/date) will be provided by the headmaster / event
manager, photos with incorrect size/date will be disqualified.
5. The photo subject and theme will be provided by the Technical Secretariat through
the contest headmaster.
6. Editing of photo/picture and staging of a scene is not allowed, edited and/or stage
photo will be disqualified.
7. The contest duration is for a period of one (1) hour and only the contestants are
allowed in the contest venue.

8. The picture/photo must be taken/shot by the contestant.
9. The contestant may use any aperture (F stop), shutter speed & ISO.
10. The contestants may take as many shots as he/she can, however only submit
his/her best shot as official entry. The contestants will be given a maximum of 15
minutes to select his/her best shot before submitting to the contest headmaster /
event manager and secretariat/facilitator.
11. The contestants will submit a raw + jpeg file of his entry together with an entry form
and a title/caption
12. The PHELEMET secretariat will print the photo/picture upon verification.
13. Contest output (photo) will be the property of OCA and proper labeling for
recognition will be given (artist, Unit, coach).
14. The decision of the Board of Judges is final.
Criteria for Judging:

CRITERIA Points
Concept 10
• Creativity/Uniqueness
• Originality
• Expression
Techniques 10
• Clarity of the Subject
• Artistic merit
Composition 10
• Organization of Visual space
• Over-all impact
Total 30

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