2011 Deep South District
Digital Contest Rules

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2011 DSD Photo Contest Rules

1. Contestants may enter up to four images per Class (1-16).  Multiple entries of a rose variety within the same class are not allowed.

2. Photos must be submitted in JPEG image format.

3. Images must be taken by an amateur photographer who is a member of an ARS Deep South District local rose society.

4. Digital images that have won awards in previous ARS or DSD photography contests are not eligible.

5. Images in Classes 1-11 must be identified by their ARS exhibition names. The “common name” may be used for Class 12, if an ARS exhibition name is not available.  Grooming the rose(s) is encouraged and artificial backgrounds may be used.

6. Name each digital image to reflect its Class (1-16) and ARS exhibition name.  Example: C1Jema.jpeg

7. Email entries to: a.whitcomb@earthlink.net.  Include your name, address, home telephone number and local society.

8. ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY JULY 31, 2011.

9. Expect email confirmation of each entry submitted. 

CLASSES

1. One bloom, HT or GR, exhibition stage, no side buds.

2. One spray, HT or GR, two or more blooms.

3. One bloom F or Pol, exhibition stage, no side buds.

4. One spray, F or Pol, two or more blooms.

5. One open bloom HT or GR, stamens must show.

6. One bloom or spray of a Shrub.

7. One bloom or spray of an OGR.

8. One bloom or spray of a Climber.

9. One bloom of a Miniature/Mini-Flora, exhibition stage, no side buds.

10. One spray of a Miniature/Mini-Flora.

11. One open bloom of a Miniature/Mini-Flora, stamens must show.

12. One bloom or spray of any rose(s) not listed in classes 1-11.  i.e. species,  found, or mystery rose.

13. Artistic Standard Arrangement or Miniature Arrangement: Design must meet ARS standards. Indicate arranger’s name and name of roses, if known. Can be any style-Traditional, Modern, Oriental, etc.

14. Macro: Subjects should be photographed at extreme close range.  Photos must include some part of a rose and may include other objects, animals, insects etc.

15. Abstract or Impressionism: A photo having non-objective design, form or content, of a rose plant(s) or any portion thereof. Let your imagination be your guide!

16. Rose related activities and garden scenes.  Photos must include roses and may include people, pets and garden art. Include the society, name of the activity, or people, if known. Use your imagination and fun with this one.

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