The
monthly Focus On Competition takes place from January to August
(excluding March). The competition is open to members only.
For
all months except March, each photographer may
submit one digital image on the publicised
theme.
All
entries will be judged by the audience present at the meeting.
1st - Linda Ashmore
2nd - Robert Bailey
3rd - Trevor Rees
4th - Catherine de Lara
5th - Ken Sullivan
6th - Nicholas Watson
Focus On Winners - British Waters - August 2012
RULES
General
Members of the British Society of Underwater Photographers and those who participate in the Society’s competitions are expected to observe the Underwater Photographers Code of Conduct
1. All entries must have been taken underwater.
2. The entrant must be the photographer.
3. Swimming pool and aquarium shots are not eligible, unless specifically allowed in a special competition.
4. Images entered must not have come first, second or third in a national or international competition, such as BSoUP's Open Portfolio or Beginners' Portfolio Competitions, the BSoUP or St Abbs Splash-Ins, BSoUP/ Diver Print Competition, Image, U/W Photographer of the Year, Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Marine Conservation Society, Antibes festival of underwater images, Dive Magazine’s British Underwater Image Festival, etc.
5. All entries are judged by the audience present at the relevant BSoUP meeting or event.
6. Image manipulation is allowed, but bear in mind that these are underwater photography competitions, not Photoshop creativity competitions
Competition Image Requirements
1. Entries must be digital and in JPG format. No PowerPoint or other formats will be accepted.
2. As the image will be projected, it is advisable to convert it to sRGB, which is a better profile for projections.
3. File names should include your name (e.g. john_smith01.jpg).
Competition Entries
1. All entries for competitions at the monthly BSoUP meetings must be received by 10pm on the Wednesday a week before the event. Details and any changes are available on the website
3. Monthly competitions are open for entry following the previous month’s BSoUP meeting.
COPYRIGHT
Copyright of all images submitted remains with the photographer. BSoUP reserves the right to use the winning images on its website, in its magazine 'in focus' and in press releases in connection with the 'Focus on'' competition. Any such images will be credited to the photographer.
