A great opportunity for all budding photographers.  This prestigious competition organised by Rotary clubs across the country starts with a local heat arranged by Mid Herts Rotary and run by Hatfield Rotary Club.

You have to produce 3 photos printed on photographic paper on the theme of "Reflection", digital copies, and a short explanation (50 words) of how they relate to the theme.  There are 3 age groups covering the 7-17 range.  Entries have to be in to the organiser by Thursday 12th January.  Full details below along with an entry form that can be copied and pasted into a word processor document.

If you have any question, please contact the organiser, Robert Addleman, at robaddleman@aol.com or on 01438 717886, or email midhertsrotary@ymail.com

RULES

1. Objectives
This competition is to encourage young people to express their interpretation of the given theme in
photographs

2. Entrants
This competition is open to young people who are entered by their Rotary club to a district competition and then to the RIBI competition.
There are three age categories, with ages taken on 31st August 2016
JUNIOR: Aged 7 – 10 years (Date of Birth 01/09/2006 – 31/08/2009)
INTERMEDIATE: Aged 11 – 13 years (Date of Birth 01/09/1998 – 31/08/2001)
SENIOR: Aged 14 – 17 years. (Date of Birth 01/09/1994 – 31/08/1998)
Consequently, at the time of the competition, in the Junior section some entries may be aged 11,
in the Intermediate 14 and in the Senior 18.

3. Competition
The theme for 2013 is “Reflections”, with entrants choosing their own topic within the theme.
Entrants will be asked to submit a portfolio of three different prints, either colour or black and white on photographic quality paper no larger than A4 size plus a digital copy on memory card or stick.
In addition each entrant must provide, in no more than 50 words, a description of the inspiration for their photographs and how they reflect the theme.

4. Format and Judging
The panel will consist of independent judges all with relevant experience. They will view the entries in each age category and consider:
• Technical merit,
• Imaginative interpretation of the theme
All decisions by the judges are final. No correspondence or discussion will be entered into following the event. Entries will not be returned unless specifically requested
5. Prizes
For our area, certificates will be awarded to all participants. A cash prize and Winner Certificate will be awarded, as well as to any entries judged to be “Commended”.
For the RIBI Final, all entrants will receive a certificate and the winners will be given appropriate awards.

6. Forms
All entries must be accompanied by an entry form combined with details of the photographs. This form is included with these rules. The winning photographs will remain the property of the photographers. The photographs may be displayed however in the ‘Rotary Today’ magazine and/or shown on the RIBI web site stating the winner’s age group.

Rotary Clubs of Hatfield, Brookmans Park, Potters Bar & Welwyn Garden City

Young Photographer Entry and Information Form

Name of entrant

Date of birth                                                     Junior / Intermediate / Senior (delete as appropriate)
School/ College/ Organisation name

Full contact home address ………………………………………………………………………………..
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Postcode ………………………………………………………………………………..

Phone number ………………………………………………………………………………..

Email address

Contact Rtn Robert Addleman E: robaddleman@aol.com Tel: 01438-717886
Please will the photographer & Parent/Guardian sign the declarations below:

I,………………………………..……declare that these three photographs are entirely my own work.

Signed………………………………………Dated…………………..

I give permission for these photographs to be reproduced in any format and for the photographer’s
likeness to be used for promotional purposes within Rotary.

Parent/Guardian’s signature ………………………….…………….. Date …………..…………….

Camera make and model ………….……………………………………………….…..….………
Auxiliary lens and filters used (if applicable)…………………………...……………
Please explain the inspiration for your photographs and any other details including how they reflect the theme “Reflection” in no more than 50 words.
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Rotary bears no responsibility for any action taken by anyone against the photographer.
Photographs of people under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a written permission from the parent, guardian or carer of the person photographed.