The
American Iris Society
2007 Photo Contest
AIS is again giving photographers
a chance to share pictures and win prizes. This
contest is open to everyone and is free to enter,
except that Judges and the contest chairperson are
not eligible to enter or win. The winning
photo of each category will be published in the AIS
Bulletin and on the AIS web site. The
winner of each category will receive a 2007 introduction
from the Oklahoma Iris
Society (AIS Convention host). The
winner of each category will also receive a single
annual membership or annual membership extension
to AIS. Winners who are AIS life members will
receive an annual membership in an AIS Section of
their choice. Runner
ups of each category will receive a 2005-2006
introduction.
How to Enter:
 Simply fill out the entry
form below, or from the AIS
website in PDF and send it with your photos
to AIS at the address below.
You may submit up to five photos in one contest. The
deadline for submissions to the 2007 Photo Contest is June 30, 2007.
Entries will be selected and judged in six (6) categories:
1. Irises used in a landscaped garden.
2. Irises in a field or home garden.
3. Events, tours, a person or people (at iris
location), shows.
4. Close up of an iris or irises.
5. Photos with art effects, macro photos of
bloom segments, photos of pets or wildlife in the
irises.
6. Any category taken by a youth photographer
(under 19).
Please do not send any photo smaller than 4 x 6 inches,
nor larger than 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 (half page) The ideal size is 5 x 7. If
you are using a digital camera, it is suggested that you take your photos in
360dpi or higher resolution, and we ask that you print and submit your photos
on photo paper. Please avoid writing or labeling on the back of
the photo, unless to identify a variety or person in the photo.
A panel of three judges will judge photos received and their
decisions will be final. At the discretion of the judges, photos not
selected in the current contest may be held for further consideration in future
contests. Please provide AIS with a self-addressed stamped envelope
if you want the photos returned. Photos will otherwise not be returned
and may be destroyed when not selected.
Where to send your photos and entry:
The American Iris Society Photo Contest, c/o
Kitty Loberg, 1900 Mountain View Lane, Redwood
Valley, Calif. 95470, Send inquiries
to loberg@adelphia.net.
Entry Form:
Photo caption name(s) and names of persons
in photos, if any (for reference purposes)
#1 __________________________________
#2 __________________________________
#3 __________________________________
#4 __________________________________
#5___________________________________
Youth: If this is a youth entry,
please tell us your age: _____
I am the person who took the photographs(s) enclosed,
and I have not assigned any of my rights associated with these photographs
to any third party. By entering the photo contest I am hereby
authorizing The American Iris Society a royalty free, non-exclusive right to
use winning photograph(s) and photograph(s) worthy of honorable mention
in publications, in brochures, and calendars, on the Internet, and for
other promotional uses.
Signature _______________________________________
Name __________________________________________
Address
________________________________________
City/State/Zip ____________________________________
Email _____________________________
Phone _(_____)____________
(Receipt of photos will be acknowledged by email. Please
provide a SASE if you want a receipt by mail.) |
