A presentation about the O3C scoring model used for competition images was made to the club on September 21, 2020. The presentation gave an overview of the elements of images that are evaluated during the judging process. A recording of this presentation is available for members on the competitions page entitled: “Competition Review and Judging Process.”
Category Archives: Competition Information
Attention: Calling All Landscape Photographers
We have introduced a new Digital Competition to replace the regular Print #3 competition this season. The Assigned Topic for this new competition will be “Expansive Landscapes or Seascapes.” Many of you have asked for more visibility to the landscape genre, so here is your chance to show off your images.
Note: Although this is a “special” competition introduced as a replacement for the Print #3 competition, it will be run like a standard digital competition with three separate categories: Assigned, Natural Things, and Pictorial.
Definition of Expansive Landscapes/Seascapes
“Expansive Landscapes or Seascapes” This theme includes images that depict an expanse of scenery, either land or sea, that can be seen in a single view. Seascapes are those that include an expanse of water in which the water or … Continue reading →
Share some Photos – Have some Fun!
Have you some nice images or a short video you have been wanting to share? Maybe a few a few captures from a recent project? The Competitions Team has decided that we can’t run a Print Competition due to the … Continue reading →
Nature Trophy Competition – New Rules for the 2020-21 Season
The Nature Trophy Competition is an annual special competition for nature photographers. The rules for this season’s competition have been changed significantly in order to expand the diversity of categories required for entries.
Continue reading →Definition of Nature Rules (Revised Aug 2020)
Rules for the Nature Trophy Competition Nature Definition Nature Photography is restricted to the use of the photographic process to depict all branches of natural history, except anthropology and archaeology. The image can include landscapes, geologic formations, weather phenomena, and … Continue reading →
How To Enter
Detailed information about sizing of images, uploading, etc
Continue reading →Tips from Judges for Architecture Images
The following are some comments and tips from Judges experienced in evaluating Architectural images. They are offered here to give you a judge’s perspective on what makes a good architecture image. Judging Architecture Images – Tom Stephens Nov 2018 As … Continue reading →
Change to the Assigned Category “Events” for 2020-2021 Season
The “Event” theme has been removed from the topic list for next season due to constraints associated with COVID-19. Continue reading →
2020-21 Assigned Topics
The “Event” theme has been removed from the topic list for next season due to constraints associated with COVID-19. It was felt that this theme would be difficult with the current requirements for social distancing. The “Event” theme has been … Continue reading →
Nature Trophy Competition
The Nature Trophy Competition is a special competition that invites submission of photographs that capture the natural world. It recognizes that nature can be observed all around us, but it needs to be appreciated from time-to-time away from human influences. … Continue reading →
2019-20 Assigned Topics
Submission dates are shown in the calendar (Events/deadlines) Images submitted for the Assigned Topics category must originate in camera no earlier than September 1 of the start of the previous club season. That means for the season.
Continue reading →OCCC (formerly GTCCC) Interclub Competition
The Ontario Council of Camera Clubs, formerly known as the Greater Toronto Council of Camera Clubs is an association of about two dozen photography clubs in the Greater Toronto area and surrounding areas in the province of Ontario, Canada. At present … Continue reading →
Rules for Print Competitions
Prints must be within the specified size range and be mounted according to instructions.
Continue reading →PhotoEssays
One annual photo essay competition is held each year. A Photoessay is a presentation of a selection of images on a topic and it may have an audio track.
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