MMUC PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION RULES
PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
| Mt Photographics Cup | Underwater New Zealand Only |
| Harold Davis Trophy | Topside photo |
| Lester McNeil Memorial Trophy | Unspoilt New Zealand |
| Carters Photographic Cup | Club/Group Photo |
| Warwick Fensom Trophy | ‘Dive Sport’ |
| Lois Hemsley Trophy | Macro |
| Kim Taylor Trophy | Globetrotter International |
| Mantra Shield | Supreme Underwater Photo |
| Ian Sherwood Trophy | Marine Related Video |
GENERAL RULES
| Competition runs over a 12 month period from 01 April to 31 March. |
| Contestants must compose the photograph and trigger the camera or set any automatic process themselves. |
| All photos to be prints only. No slides. |
| Prints to be unframed and no larger than 15cm x 20cm (6in x 8in) |
| No imaging to be added or removed from photos. (Exception – Photomontage may be edited within the rules of that category) |
| Contestants may enter a maximum of two photos per category. |
| Only one in each category will count towards trophies and prizes. |
| Amateur photographers only. |
| Judging of each category will be by members present at the Prizegiving by secret ballot. |
| Top 3 photos will be retained by the club. |
PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION DEFINITIONS
| Mt Photographics Underwater | Taken in NZ waters only. |
| Harold Davis Topside | May be taken anywhere in the world on any subject. |
| Lester McNeil Unspoiled New Zealand | Above water only. No man-made objects or people may feature in the photo. |
| Carters Club Group | Two or more club members. Can be taken anywhere in the world. |
| Warwick Fensom Dive Sport | Must feature one or more people participating in an above or underwater scuba /free-diving activity, eg trophy fish. May be taken anywhere in the world. |
| Lois Hemsley Macro | Underwater only. Can be taken anywhere in the world. |
| Kim Taylor Globetrotter | Underwater only. Overseas only. |
| Ian Sherwood Video: Marine Related | Above or below the water. Worldwide. Maximum 3 minutes. Supply on USB stick. Soundtrack can’t be subject to copyright unless proof of payment is supplied. Videographers name must not appear. |
| Mantra Trophy | Top underwater photo overall. Voted by show of hands. |