f/64 Challenge

1. All images or parts of a composite image must be your own work.

2. The image submitted must be taken within one (1) calendar year from the starting date of that Challenge unless otherwise noted and may only be submitted only once during the current Challenge Year.

3.There is a limit to only one image entered each month.

4. JPEG Images submitted into the Challenge should be sized at 3000 pixels on their longest side. If you are not certain how to properly size your image, submit a large image file and upon receipt, we will resize it for you. (Instructions to resize/rename your photo)

5. Rename your image with your first and last name ONLY- no other title.

6. Images submitted will be acknowledged individually upon receipt. If you do not receive an acknowledgement within 48 hours of submission please contact Stephen Biela (email below) immediately. Also check to see that your image is in the lineup at the beginning of the month when they are posted. Usually they are posted on the first day of the month. Every attempt will be made to include a missing image into the Challenge during the grace period just after the deadline.

7. Image editing software is permitted in all f-64 Challenges unless otherwise noted.

8. Based on the judge's evaluation, points will be awarded:

• 16 points for 1st
• 12 points for 2nd
• 8 points for 3rd
• 4 points for Honorable Mention

9. Each member will receive one participation point for each month they enter an image into the Challenge.

10. For the end of the year awards, the photographer with the greatest number of points is the winner. In case of a tie, the photographer receiving the greater number of 1st place votes will determine the winner. In the event that a tie still remains, 2nd, 3rd and Honorable Mention ranking will be used to determine the winner.

11. Winners will be recognized at our General Monthly Meetings. Certificates will be emailed to the winners after the announcement of winners.

12. Year end recognition will be awarded to the entrants receiving the greatest number of points during the year long Challenge event. Plaques will be awarded to:

• Photographer of the Year (First Place)
• Second Place
• Third Place
• One Honorable Mention

All first place winning images will be reviewed by an outside judge. The winning image will be recognized as “Picture-of-the-Year, also awarded a plaque.

Additional awards certificates are:

• Grand Slam Certificate (denoting a win in each category for that Challenge year (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and HM)
• Ace Certificate (anyone totaling 5 first place awards over the last five years)
• Double Ace (10 1st place wins over the last five years)
• Triple Ace (15 1st place wins over the last five years)
• etc.

13. Submission of images in the f/64 Challenge may be used for Club purposes such as workshops, newsletter and social media.

Submit Your Entries To: f64@coastalvirginiaphotoclub.com