Providing Feedback:The main purpose for ACES Camera Club competition is to help improve our photography. Even though we ask our Judges to score our images, we are most interested in your comments. In competition, we learn to take better pictures by seeing the scores images receive and why. The goal is to learn and grow. It is important to recognize the positive elements in an image and to be honest regarding image weakness. Sensitivity is vital, but one must above all be honest.Evaluation of an Image on Its Own Merits:Judge on the merits of an image e.g., a portrait by portrait standards, landscape by landscape standards. We all have favorite subjects, but we must not let this blind us in the evaluation of an image. Please state the strength and weakness of photo being scored to enhance the members photography skills.Consistency in Judging:Okay to be a bit high or low if consistent throughout the entire judging.Critique Only Category:To encourage new members to compete, we have created a Critique Only category. These images will be shown at the beginning of competition and are to be commented on as you would any other image. No score will be given or recorded. |
Scoring System6 – 6.5 pointsAn acceptable image but no strong points*Significant or notable technique flaws “Record” shot Unable to generate special interest Unable to stir emotional energy Non-difficult lighting situation Little or no creativity Doesn’t exhibit freshness 7 – 7.5 pointsA good solid image, technically correct*No significant or notable technique flaws At least one element indicating polish of craft Shows knowledge of subject selection, favorable lighting, depth of field and composition Uses rules, or if broken rule, good reason 8 – 8.5 pointsA very strong imageTechnically strong. Minimal or no flaws Composition strong Any rule infringement is done for impact. Difficult exposure, depth of field, selective focus, and other techniques found. 9 PointsA truly exceptional imageShows photographic excellence Essentially without flaws “Knock-out” impact Shows proficiency of selective focus, depth of field, advanced technique Score given only with special reason, love of image, awestruck emotion |
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