DIVISION U – PHOTOGRAPHY
Superintendent - Rick Cape, 651-808-5059
Entry information for 2008 County Fair.
Entries accepted:
Monday, July 28, 4 - 9 PM
Tuesday, July 29, 9 AM - 1 PM
To save time on entry day, please pre-register by July 24.
Your entry tags will be ready to pick up in Bldg. B when you bring your exhibits. Photos must be mounted on suitable
backing such as cardboard and matting or photo board. As not to have your picture damaged, please secure thoroughly,
with double sided scotch tape or other photo adhesive to the matting or photo backing.
NONE WITH GLASS OR FRAME ACCEPTED.
Judging based primarily on choice of subject, composition of photo, quality of photography, and how appropriate subject is for
its class and lot. ALL PHOTOS MUST BE BETWEEN 5 x 7 and 8 x 12 INCHES. Due to space limitations, a maximum of only 5
photos per exhibitor will be allowed. Only one photo in each lot.
CLASS 1 — COLOR FILM AND DIGITAL
Lots:
- Portrait, child, adult, both
- Candid, one person
- Candid, more than one person
- Pets with or without people
- Domestic animals or fowl
- Wildlife
- Nature
- Landscape
- Flowers – single flower or stem
- Flowers – multiple flowers or stems
- Plants
- City life or city scenery
- Rural life or rural scenery
- Winter
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Surf, wind, water, sky, clouds, elements
- Sunrise or sunsets
- Travel
- Minnesota Outdoors
- Shadows and Reflections
- Still Life
- Form or Design
- Architecture
- Available light, outdoor night photography
- Sports
- Boats and water
- Experimental or unusual
- Miscellaneous – not appropriate for other lots
CLASS 2 — BLACK AND WHITE FILM AND DIGITAL
Lots:
- Portrait of one person
- Scene with person/persons
- Still life or close-up
- Action/motion any subject
- Animal/animals
- Scenic landscapes
- Buildings or structure
- Flower or plants
- Experimental or unusual
- Miscellaneous – not appropriate for other classes
CLASS 3 — NOVICE, BLACK & WHITE OR COLOR – FILM OR DIGITAL
For exhibitors who have never won a photography award at the Washington County Fair. Limit one photo per novice exhibitor
in each lot.
Lots:
- People
- Animals
- Scenery
- Miscellaneous
CLASS 4 — WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR BLACK & WHITE OR COLOR – FILM OR DIGITAL
Photos taken at the Washington County Fair of activities and events. The Washington County Agricultural Society may
purchase the winning photos for future fair promotions. A sum of $15 will be given to the exhibitors of selected photos.
Limit one photo per exhibitor in each lot.
Lots:
- People
- Animals – Barn scenes, livestock, showmanship and other
- Carnival and other Fair activities
- Miscellaneous
GRAND and RESERVE CHAMPION Ribbons will be given to worthy exhibits.
Premium Codes:
| Placing: |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
5th |
6th |
| A |
$2.50 |
$2.00 |
$1.50 |
$1.25 |
$1.00 |
$0.50 |
|
