October Photography Contest

[fred]

October Photography Contest

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The Comp Guidelines Please Read The Guidelines.
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1) The photo comp is open to all members.

2) Three Photos Only Per member, please include plant names.

3) Indicate your level of photographic experience/expertise. Choose one of the three levels as described below:
3a) Novice: point-and-shoot experience only, has had camera less than 3 years, no photography classes
3b) Intermediate: beyond basic point-n-shoot, has possibly had camera for 3-5 years, considers lighting, composition, has possibly had 1 or 2 classes on photography basics
3c) Open: For experienced amatures, photography hobbiests, and professional photographers - way beyond basic point-n-shoot, photography may be a hobby, carefully considers lighting and composition, probably more than 5 years experience, has possibly had classes beyond basic photography, includes one who has been paid for their photographic expertise

4) All Non Photo Entries Will Be Deleted.
4a) Photos of own orchids are to be entered only
4b)This is a fun competition to help people improve their photography skills, and not to be taken too seriously.

All comp pics entered are viewed by a professional as well as the judges.

If there is any chance that the images look like they have been taken by a professional and above the standard expected of that entrant then there will be a "please explain" as to how they obtained that image photographically.

4c) Once a member wins first prize in the Novice or Intermediate catogory,s they must move up to the next level.
( 4c is under review )

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5) List of Awards

5a) Best Photo ** Novice
5b) Best Photo ** Intermediate
5c) Best Photo ** Open
5d) Best Photo ** Orchid Species
5e) Best Photo ** Best Floral Display or Floral Art

http://www.orchidgeeks.com/forum/sug...ding-info.html



Good Luck to all Entrants.

[fred]

Cym Ena Henry 'Five Star'
Intermediate

[ncorchid]

Photos of 2 plants that I grow in a bog garden made from half of a whiskey barrel. Both entered in open & species classes.


Calopogon tuberosus


Platanthera blephariglottis

[myorchid]

Here is one of my Paph's, fairrianum x Maudiae

I am a novice photographer! Entered in the open and species class.

[Vivienne]

My Zygo. Blue Lake.

I'm truly a novice and literally pointed and shot to get a pic for my database... but it turned out in focus for a change. Yes I've won before but it was a floral display and the only floral display that month. Does that count?

[Tobi]

Novice and yes I need a better camera!!

[fred]

Cym Hazel Fay ' Mango Daiquiri ' x Wallacia ' Burnt Gold '
first flowering seedling

Intermediate

[Tess1]

Dendrobium x delicatum
photographed by the point and shoot amateur

[myorchid]

my Vanda NOID entered in species class

here is a simple grouping of my Phal NOID, Paph St Swithin, Brassia External Wind 'Summer Dream', Paph Rasin Jack x Black Hawk X Black Currant entered in floral display

my Paph St Swithin entered in open class

novice photographer

[kmarch]

Dendrobium tetragonum var. melaleucaphyllum
Intermediate

[orchid_girl]

Here is my entry...

Dendrobium Cleopatra
(First flower since I have had it in my care )

I'm entering it in the open and species categories

[tom499]

novice class.

[NancyG]

Open class
Red mini cat (Guaritonia Why Not)
white den noid
lavendar den noid

NancyG

[Sharyn]

Dendrobium Emma White x Burana Pink
Canon Powershot A540 Point & shoot
Novice to Intermediate (not sure where my photos belong)
Had some former SLR experience and a photo class.

[Vivienne]

Bl. Yellow Bird
Novice

[BillC]

Open noid Disa. (Might be Disa Diores, found old tag)

[Tobi]

Mini Catt alliance floral display.
From lower right clockwise:
Hknsa Red Devil 'Kosaki'
Slc. Fire Magic
Pot. Little Toshie
Lc. Exotic Smile "Spring Sensation"

[Bird Song Farm]

Phal. Baldan's Kaleidoscope 'Golden Treasure' AM/AOS
Entered in:
Intermediate and Open

One of my favorite Phals.,
Al

[Tobi]

Novice Hawkensara Red Devil 'Kosaki'