Photo Comp

[Pehpsi]

G'day.

Well i'm thinking of entering some images in a Drag Racing photo comp.

Rules are they want printable quality jpg's (1800x1200 min @ 500k).

Because i shoot RAW, do you think it's ok to to adjust levels/curves etc then save as JPG?

My point is, will fixing my images by using levels/curves be considered 'altering' the photo?

Not sure about cropping either

Thanks...

[hart]

I personally don't consider adjustments relating to exposure, white balance and crop as "edits". All of these things can (and usually are) done by professional photo labs when processing film - no difference here IMHO.

To be sure, check with the people running the competition.

[Pehpsi]

Thanks mate. I asked here because i can't find a contact address or number on their site

This site always seems to have the answers anyway

[Kyle]

I think it's perfectly fine to tweak your photo accordingly to suit your choices..

If it's the comp im thinking of, i'll have a hard time trying to get shortlisted in

Good luck James, you have plenty of winners!!

[PiroStitch]

There's nothing wrong with doing whatever adjustments you please, yes including dodging and burning areas unless the competition specifies otherwise.

[Pehpsi]

Thanks Kyle This is the comp anyway:

http://stuartbishopracing.com.au/competition.asp

Hope to see you post a few

Hey, Piro, glad to hear It is the digital age after all.. And i will admit, i had to google "dodging and burning" to remember what it is

[Kyle]

Yeap thats the one

I'll enter a few, but i think i'll be shunted into the pro catergory, since i've had media accred at events, but not all events i'll post images from

I didnt spot any rules about editing at all, did i miss something?

[Pehpsi]

Yeah i'm sure you'll be stacked against the pro's, but you got the goods

I fit snugly into the amateur slot, seeing as i haven't made a dime..

Yeah, i can't see anything about editing etc...Can't even find an email to contact them and ask?

[bwhinnen]

Doesn't say anything about it does it? I know for CAMS accreditation (yes not drag racing I know, but they are very strict about what can be submitted) say that anything to do with exposure, white balance and minor sharpening is ok.

Looks like a pretty good competition, time to get out to Willowbank I think!

[gstark]

Thanks mate. I asked here because i can't find a contact address or number on their site

Mightn't that make entry to the competition somewhat problematic?

[Kyle]

Thanks mate. I asked here because i can't find a contact address or number on their site

Mightn't that make entry to the competition somewhat problematic?

They have a form you fill out and upload the photo with, so i presume you get a submission confirmation email once you submit an entry

[Pehpsi]

I sent in a pic, but no conformation emails..

[Pehpsi]

This is from the site:

"The competition will begin during this year's 41st Australian Nationals at Willowbank Raceway on September 15-17, 2006 and will conclude following the Nitro Champs at Western Sydney International Dragway on May 5/6, 2007"

Would an image from a 'test & tune' be ok you think?

[bwhinnen]

This is from the site:

"The competition will begin during this year's 41st Australian Nationals at Willowbank Raceway on September 15-17, 2006 and will conclude following the Nitro Champs at Western Sydney International Dragway on May 5/6, 2007"

Would an image from a 'test & tune' be ok you think?

I would have thought so. That is what I was going to try and do.

[Pehpsi]

yeah i'm hoping it's ok, i'm sure they would have been more specific if it wasn't allowed.

I say we 'go for gold' then

[Kyle]

Most certainly they would be allowed james.

4 or my entries are now in.

Dissapointed that I didnt get a confirmation email from them though

[Pehpsi]

Yeah no email confirmation either. I've sent in 1 image already, 4 more to go. My plan is 3 random shots and 2 of their car, if i can get a good one at the Nitro's...

[Kyle]

All 5 in for me also now

I bloody wish they would confirm reciept of my entries

[Kyle]

Heard anything James?

[Pehpsi]

Not a word Yourself?