December Photography Contest

[fred]

December 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 armature's, photography hobbyists, 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 category,s 3 Times they must move up to the next level.


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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

[Hummer344]

Here's a nice cym (NOID)
Intermediate Group

[Neyra]

These are my pics
Novice group

[dejpep]

Intermediate
1.Oncidium Gower Ramsey
2.Dendrobium Mini Diamond
3.Phalaenopsis (sorry i lost the tag)

[exasperatus2002]

Here are my submissions as I am a novice, never took classes and only do point and shoot photos. I have a Coolpix 5600 digital camera 5.1 megapixels with a 3x optical zoom.

Brassia 'Rex'

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Blc Chia Lin "New City" am/aos

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Vanda (noid)

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[Peter T]

I was given a division of this old hybrid many years ago, it flowers regularly every December. I would like to enter this picture for the December competition, intermediate section. Peter T.

[Hummer344]

Phal, NOID
Intermidiate Group
Picture # 2

[electric.chowder]

My first entry in the photo comp

This is a Brsdm. Shooting Star 'Black Gold' and I'm going to enter in the novice level, thanks!

-chowder

[Peter T]

Hi Fred, This is my second entry for the December Photo Competition, Intermediate section. I hope it's in the right place this time. Peter T

[kazjak]

Novice, Oncidium Twinkle 'Fragrance Fantasy'

[Bird Song Farm]

Intermediate Group

Phal. NOID

[jills73]

OK! Got it!!
They are in the wrong order so here we go again
1. Hwra. Lava Burst ' Puanani'
2. Phal. Baldan's Kaliedescope
3. Phal. King Shang's Beauty

[palito]

novice
Paph. Pinocchio

[Bird Song Farm]

Entering in the Floral Display/Art group. ( Christmas Centerpiece )

Happy Holidays everyone!

AL