The photography section at the Carcoar show has always been one of the most popular of the pavilion displays, and this year entrants will have added clarity over which images to place in which category.
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Steward of the photography section, Mark Logan, said that when judging previous shows some images would have done better in other categories.
“There is often some confusion over whether an image should go into rural or landscape and hopefully the new guidelines will make that easier,” he said.
Mr Logan said that black and white images would would also be allowed in each section, with a prize being given for the best overall monochrome image submitted.
“Rather than having a section for black and white only, entrants submit their monochromes into each of the other categories as per normal,” he said. “From all the black and white images submitted, the winner will be selected.”
The categories in this year’s show are
Natural landscapes – This includes all beaches, sunsets, sunrises, cityscapes, streetscapes and landscapes that may contain a building.
People - This includes cute baby pics, couples, models, fashion, families etc.
Animals. The family dog, working dog, cat, bird or pet lamb, they're all allowed including wild animals and those in the zoo.
Rural inc Carcoar show - These must evoke some essence of the rural aesthetic. Easily confused with landscapes, the rural section must just yell 'Country life' Think hay bales, stock in a field, harvesters at sunset etc.
Man made. It differs from a landscape as the building/object itself is the focus, rather than the overall view. For this think of old cars, trains, architectural shots of buildings, even some sculptural elements of human design, bridges etc.
Nature - this differs from natural landscapes as it includes close up and other natural shapes that nature serves up. Think flower buds, curling fern leaves, rock pools, waterfalls, bunches of flowers etc.
Black and White - Chosen from the above categories.
‘For instance a wide shot of Carcoar would go under landscape, whereas a picture of the court house would go under man-made,” Mr Logan said.
“Also a waterfall, a creek or flower would go under nature, and a rusting car or old house would go under man-made.”
There are two sections of entrants as well, under 15’s and adults.
Mr Logan said that the winners of each category will also be able to have their images placed in the Blayney Chronicle and those considering entering can contact him on 0418223440 if they have any questions about their images.
The schedule will be released on Tuesday September 11.
