Competition Rules

1.   All entries must be received no later than Friday 10th September 2010. Entrants must register
      before submitting photos and the last day to register on-line is Friday 3rd September 2010.

2.   All photos entered must have a title as entrants will be judged on the photo and the title.

3.   Photos may be in colour, black & white or sepia.

4.   All entrants must be aged between 10 and 16 on the closing date of Friday 10th September
      2010.

5.   All entrants must have the permission of a parent or guardian to enter this competition and
       their name must be given on the registration form.

6.   There is a maximum of two entries per category, per person.

7.   The photographs must have been taken by the entrant.

8.   Any photographs deemed inappropriate by the judges will be excluded from the competition.

9.    If there are insufficient entries in any one of the categories then categories may be combined.

10. There will be a prize of £25 and a certificate for the winner of each of the categories and a
       certificate for the runner-up in each category.

11.  An overall winner will be judged. This winner will receive a prize of £75, bringing their overall
        prize money to £100.

12.  The judges' decision will be final.

13.  It will not be possible to provide the printed copies of the photographs.

Can I use a photo that someone took for me or something I found on the Internet?

No, the photo has to have been taken by you.

My picture features a friend of mine: Do I need their permission to use it?

Because the picture may be on public display you should ask their permission (not necessary for crowds or people in the background).

What "format" should my picture be?

For those clever people who understand these things, a ".jpg" or ."jpeg" image with a file size less than 2MB is ideal. For the rest of us: send us the picture in any condition (straight from your camera / phone is fine) but do not "shrink" it too much using your photo programs because it will not look as good. If you have a question about this you can ask us here.

How many photos can I send in?

You can send just one if you wish but you can send up to two for each of the three categories (six in total).

How do I send in my photos?

A day or two after you have registered using our on-line form we will send you an entry email to let you submit your photos. Keep this email until you are ready to send in your photos (before 10th September). When you are ready, reply to our email and attach ONE photograph. If you want to send more just reply again to the same email and attach a different photo. Repeat this until you have sent all of your entries.

What do I have to write in my reply email?

Only the title of your photo and the category it belongs to (e.g. "Flower Power"). Our email will tell you exactly what to do.

Do I have to send all my photos at the same time?

No, you can send a photo whenever you want, right up to the closing day.

When do I have to register?

Anytime up to one week before the competition closes (by Friday 3rd September) but it is best to do it as soon as you can, then you will have your entry email ready (do it now!).

I registered more than 3 days ago but I have not received an email from you - What do I do ?

We are sorry if something happened to our entry email. Please contact us here giving your name and roughly when you registered and we will sort it out for you.

I have already submitted two photos in a category but I have just taken a better photo - Can I replace them?

Yes. If you send in more than two photos the earliest ones are replaced by the latest ones. If you are only replacing one photo but have already submitted two it would be wise to re-send the one you want to keep as well as the new one to make sure you have entered the two you want. Entries in other categories are not affected when you replace photos.

Can I "fix" my photo using picture software?

Yes, you can do what you wish to your photo provided it is YOU who does it !

Do I have to give my photos a title?

Yes. Think of a good title because it counts towards the judges' opinion of your entry. It might help you win.

What about the file names of my photographs?

While the titles that you give your photographs are important, the filenames of the pictures (what your computer calls them e.g. "ABC123.jpg") does not matter.

I have sent in some pictures but now I have decided not to enter the competition - can I remove my pictures?

Yes, just reply to our email with your name and put "REMOVE ME". We will delete all your photos and remove you from the competition. You can enter again if you wish but you will have to re-register.

I registered but I didn't send in any photos - what will happen?

We will automatically remove your details from the competition on the closing day.

How do I know if I have won and what will happen?

If you have won, we will send you an email when the judging is complete and post the winners and their photos on this website. We will contact you to arrange giving you your prize and certificate. If you are willing, we may take a photo of you getting your prize and add this to the website. Your picture might also be placed the the local newspaper !

Where will the printed photos be placed?

The winning photos and the "best of the rest" will be displayed publicly. We will say where we will place them when the competition closes and post the locations on the website.

Can I enter the competition by post or by some other means?

Sorry; no. This is an on-line competition.

What happens to the information about me that I have given to you?

We keep it safely and it is only available to the people involved in the competition. We do not use it for any other purpose and do not pass it on to anyone else. If you withdraw from the competition your details are removed (and that is why you have to re-register if you want to enter again).

I still have a question - can you help?

Yes ! Ask your question here.