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Set Subject Guidelines
The object of having a set subject category on the competition nights is to stretch ourselves and make us think a bit. At the Images Photography Group we tend to take a more unusual and creative approach to our subjects than some clubs. We encourage experimentation and discussion so the judges we will be bringing in this year have been warned to expect to be challenged (in the nicest possible way of course) and that when it comes to interpretation of our set subjects pretty much anything goes.
The Subject
There is always a literal interpretation available on every Set Subject that is put forward. Feel free to explore ... But don’t forget to think outside the square - a body part doesn’t have to be the human body; try an animal body part, or a car body part! And don’t forget to experiment - with lenses, with filters, with composition and with the rules. Remembering along the way that shapes or colours or effects or layers can be added for a twist! All it takes is a little creativity - so get out there, have a bit of fun and we look forward to seeing what you all come up with on club night.
The Judges
As this is a set subject, the judge will be checking the images does actually meet the subject. For many images that’s not a problem as it will be very obvious but if you start to get a bit more creative in your interpretation you will then need to give the judge a little hint either in the way you compose an image to put it in context or with a title. Remember the Set Subject title is “Set Subject”; it is not “Set Background” so your subject must be the thing that relates to the Set Subject title. Take an honest look at your image and if you know in your heart the subject really doesn’t fit then select another image or put it in the Open Subject!