Logan County Fair Tabloid Department 10 Photography

Department 10 Photography

Director in Charge: Skip Jackson	Division 39
Superintendents: John Nicholl, Betty Nicholl
Entry Fee: Exhibitors Pass $15.00
Entry Deadline: Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Exhibits Due: Sunday, July 11, 2010 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Judging: Monday, July 12, 2010 at 9:00 AM
Exhibits Released: Monday, July 19, 2010 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

RULES:

Any Logan County Resident and Residents of Counties whose Fairs are open to Logan County residents may submit one Entry in each Class. All General Rules and regulations regarding Open Class Entries must be followed.

Exhibitor must purchase an Exhibitor's Ticket by July 7, 2010.

All Entries must be the work of the Exhibitor. Nude photos cannot be accepted. No
photography that has won Blue Ribbons in previous Logan County Fairs may be reentered.

Exhibits will be accepted between the hours of 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM on Sunday, July 11th, 2010.

Exhibits must be removed Monday, July 19th, 2010 between the hours of 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Claim Stubs must be presented before Entry is removed.

All 8X10 and 8X12 photographs must be matted or mounted, and securely framed and wired in an 11X14 frame (inside opening measurements) with glass, ready to hang on the pegboard hooks. Frame, Matte, and Photograph will be Judged as a total package.

All 5X7 photographs must be securely framed and wired in a 5X7 frame (inside opening measurement) with glass, ready to hang on pegboard hooks (no matte).

Exhibitor's Tags will be printed and ready to place on the photographs when Entries are brought
to the Fair.

All Entries that do not follow the designated rules or sizes will not be accepted. If any Entry
falls, it will not be Judged. Work entered in an incorrect category will be disqualified and not
be hung. Photos with "date stamp" on them will not be accepted.

10.

Judging time will be Monday, July 12th, 2010 at 9:00 AM unless otherwise published. Exhibitors are permitted and encouraged to attend the Judging and hear the Judge's comments. If the Judge decides a Class merits no winner, his/her decision is final.

11.

All photographs are displayed at the owner's risk. However, all reasonable protection will be provided.

12.

All First Place winners will be judged for "Best of Show" Awards.

13.

Premiums paid: First - $2.25, Second - $1.75, Third - Ribbon, Honorable Mention - Ribbons

14.

Special Awards will be given by the following sponsors:

SPECIAL AWARDS:

A. Benedetti Photography will present plaques to:

BEST OF SHOW 8X10 / 8X12 Color Winner

BEST OF SHOW 5X7 Color Winner

BEST OF SHOW Black and White Winner

B. William Pequinot will sponsor Reserve Best of Show Rosettes

C. Marmon Valley Farms (Section A/Category #1) 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

D. Pheasants Forever (Section A/Category #11) 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

E. V-Teck Communications/ WPKO &WBLL Radio (Section A/Category #5) First place photo will be published on the cover of The Indian Lake guide. Winning photographer must grant V-Teck Communications a one tine use agreement and have model releases for people in the photograph in exchange for a credit line in the publication.

F. All-Around Awards (Section A/Category #14) 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Plaques

G. Wilcox Trucking (Section B/Category #2) 1st - $25, 2nd - $15, and 3rd - $10

H. Wilcox Trucking (Section A/Category #9) 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

I. Green Hills Retirement Community (Section A/Category #4) 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

J. Walmart (Section A/Category3) 1^st,2^nd,3^rd, place gift cards

K. Perry Hodies III will sponsor 1^st,2^nd, 3^rd,and Honorable Mention ribbons

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Three Best Of Show Rosettes will be awarded. One for the best 8x10/8x12 Color Entry, one for Best Of Show 8X10/8X12 Black and White Entry, and one for Best Of Show 5x7 Color. Reserve Best Of Show Rosettes will be given to the runners-up in each Section.

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All premiums must be picked up at the Fairgrounds. If not picked up by August 1, 2010, Premiums will be returned to the General Fund.

*Sponsored Categories are designated with * in the category list.

	Section A - Color 8X10/ 8X12
	Category:
	1.	FUN IN THE FARM: Photo must have been taken at Marmon Valley Farm between July, 2009 and July, 2010. This category is sponsored by Marmon Valley Farm and Special Awards will be given by them.
	2.	Flower(s).
	3.	“Saving Mother Earth”- A theme category sponsored by Walmart. Gift Cards will be given to the winners. The photo tells a story about protecting our planet.
	4.	Aging Gracefully: A Photograph of a senior citizen or senior citizens. This category is sponsored by Green Hills Retirement Community and Special Awards will be given by them.
	5.	“This is Indian Lake”- A photograph that represents what life at Indian Lake is about. This category is sponsored by V-Teck Communications/WPKO/WBLL. The winning photograph in this category will be used on the front cover of the Indian Lake Guide. Winning photographer must grant V-Teck Communications a onetime agreement and have model releases for people in the photo. Photographer will receive a credit line in the Indian Lake Guide.
	6.	Motion-An image that shows motion.
	7.	“Miles of Smiles”
	8.	”Jack Frost Nipping At Your Lens”-A photo displaying snow or ice.
	9.	NOVICE - ” The Color Red”-This category is open to any entrant who has never won a Blue Ribbon in the photography department of the Logan County Fair. This category is sponsored by Wilcox Trucking and special awards will be given by them. The color red must appear somewhere in the photo.
	10.	Stained Glass
	11.	LOGAN COUNTY WILDLIFE -- Photo of animals or birds(no insects, please) that naturally occur in Logan County, Photo need not be taken in Logan County. Pheasants Forever, who’s mission is to promote hunting, fishing, and wildlife habitat is sponsoring this category and special awards will be given by them.
	12.	LANDSCAPE/ SEASCAPE: A scenic photograph.
	13.	2009 LOGAN COUNTY FAIR: Photo must have been taken at the 2009 Fair.
	14.	An Award Winning Moment: A theme Category sponsored by All-Around Awards. Special Awards will be given to the winners.
	15.	“Macro” - A close up picture that details that are not visible to the naked eye.

	Section B - Youth Division 8X10/ 8X12
	Category:
	1.	Open subject matter - Photograph must have been taken by someone age 8 and under.
	2.	Open subject matter - Photograph must have been taken by someone age 9, 10, or 11.
	3.	Open subject matter - Photograph must have been taken by someone age 12, 13, or 14.

	Section C - Black and White 8X10/ 8X12
	Category:
	1.	Bridges (S).
	2.	"Days Gone By" - A sepia toned print reflecting a memory.
	3.	"Something Scary".
	4.	Abandoned Building (s)
	5.	“Misty Mornings” - A photo in which fog or mist appears.
	6.	"Bubble (s)"
	7.	Animals (s)