2008 Photo Competition Schedule

Theme: Sharing Our Diversity

CONVENTION 2008
Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning,
Davis Campus, 7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton, ON
August 22, 23 & 24, 2008

Photo Competition Chair: Ray Clement    district11@gardenontario.org

RULES and REGULATIONS - please refer to the official printed schedule for complete details.  Web site info has been edited and may not contain all the information required to enter the competitions. Download the official print version by clicking on the link below:

Prints to be colour unless otherwise stated.
*SIZE 4” X 6”, MATTED NOT MOUNTED* MATTED SIZE TO BE 5” X 7”

1. Prints must be taken in Ontario during the past 24 months.
2. Entries must be COLOUR PRINTS,  size 4” x 6”, matted size to be 5” x 7” (THE MATTING IS PLACED ON TOP OF THE PHOTO, if you are unclear about this rule, call or e-mail the Chair to avoid being disqualified).
3. Prints may be picked up at the end of the Convention or will be returned to the exhibitor, if NAME, ADDRESS, POSTAL CODE (use an address label) and RETURN POSTAGE are included with the entries.
4. All prize-winning photographs will be scanned. The images may be used for any use the OHA designates, but ownership of the photograph is retained by the photographer.
5. Open to all members of the Ontario Horticultural Association.
6. Entries are limited to ONE per person in each class.
7. Each print must have the NAME, ADDRESS (use an address label), SOCIETY of the exhibitor, as well as CLASS NUMBER, TITLE and the name of the CULTIVAR, if possible, on the Top Right Corner on the back of the entry (this will assure the judge(s) judge the entry the way you wish it to be viewed). In addition, an entry tag with the above information must be attached to the back of the print.  PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR DISTRICT NUMBER.
8. No name or title of any kind is permitted on the front side of the print.
9. In the event that fewer than three entries (3) are submitted for a class, the prize(s) awarded will be at the judge’s discretion.
10. The exhibitor must have taken the photo.
11. All prints must include some horticultural material.
12. Entries not to be removed before noon on Sunday of the convention and a signature is necessary for removal of the entries.
13. Entries must be mailed to the Photograph Chairperson (see above) and postmarked no later than JUNE 1st, 2008.
14. Please include your email address (if you have one) for better and faster communication.
15. Please be sure to include with your entry, your RELEASE FORM and (if needed) a PERMISSION FORM for individuals in your photos.

Class 1. “A Change in Time”  (a picture from each of the four seasons)

Class 2. “Welcome and Unwelcome”  (sort of that lonely petunia in an onion patch)

Class 3. “Trees of Distinction” (the majesty of woods treasures)

Class 4. “Working on the Farm”  (working together)

Class 5. “Lily mania”  (a plethora of colours)

Class 6. “Country Canada”  (people, picnics, places)

Class 7.  “Sky images”  (with a touch of nature)

Class 8. “A Mirror Image”  (the subject to be in black and white)

Class 9. “Follow the Rainbow”  (a diversity of colours in the garden) 

Class 10. “Conventional pictures”  (pictures from the O.H.A. convention)

NEW  CATEGORIES FOR 2008 - Click here to see examples 

Class 11. “Dazzling Dahlia(s)”  (done in poster edges)

Class 12. “Frame it”  (your best picture, digitally framed to a 5” x 7”)

Class 13. “Flowing Flowers”  (liquefy a flower of your choice)

Class 14. “Tin type a tulip”  (tulip(s) in bas relief)

PRIZES:
First     $10.00
Second  $ 8.00
Third     $ 6.00
Best In Show: Ribbon Only