The SPECIFIC rules for Photography are:

1. 1.An entry must be a single photograph no larger than 8x10 inches.
   

2. 2.The photo may be matted.
   

3. 3.A date printed on the picture will detract from the overall effect of the picture.
   

4. 4.All entries must be printed on photographic weight paper.
   

5. 5.Entries may be either color or black and white.
   

6. 6.The 3x5 card must include the date and location of the photo.
   

7. 7.The following photos are unacceptable: anything taken from the Internet, CD Rom, or other electronic sources; slides; copies made from commercially produced slides or prints, including copies of pictures in books, museums, computer-produced photos, etc.
   
   

1. A.Traditional Photography:  This category is for photographs taken either with a traditional or digital camera.  The only thing that can be done to a photograph is cropping and printing it.  Nothing may be added to the picture after it is printed.  If any special effect is used in taking the picture or in the darkroom when printing it, this should be noted on the 3x5 card. 
   

2. B.Computer-Enhanced Photography: This involves modifications to a photograph after it is taken and then scanned or loaded into a computer.  It may include changing the color, changing the background, superimposing one photo over another, adding distortions or shadows, etc. via a computer.  Entrants must describe the enhancement process on a typed 8.5x11 sheet of paper.  For instance, you should describe any filtering (e.g. gamma correction), cropping, or resizing.  You must also state the name of the software package used to modify the photo.  All materials must be the original work of the entrant.  You may not use material from any source other than your own digital photographs.  N.B. These photographs must still be printed on photographic weight paper.
   
   

The criteria for judging are:  

1. Classical Theme

2. Technical Execution

3. Content of Photo

4. Composition

5. Visual Impact