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Michael Folinsbee

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GEMBOREE COMPETITION ​ 2023


Dear MCC members, 
​
A warm welcome to our new and returning Montreal Camera Club members for the 2022-2023 season! 
Themed photography competitions are both stimulating and fun. Each year we aim for a varied set of themes. Our objective is for you to feel motivated to get out with your camera. We hope to kindle your creativity by experimenting with different apertures, shutter speeds, and techniques. 

Our club outings are an excellent opportunity to hone your skills and to get helpful advice for the themes.
Good luck and have fun with your photography!

Rules:
•  Please email your images to gemboree@montrealcameraclub.com
•  Entries must be received by March 29, 2023
•  No more than one image per member may be entered in any one theme
•  It is not mandatory to enter all seven themes, but if you do, you are eligible for the Traders Group Cup
•  Images previously entered in a judged MCC competition or challenge are not eligible
•  Images should have a maximum width of 3840 pixels and a maximum height of 2160 pixels
 
Judging Criteria:
• Does the image effectively portray the category theme?
• Impact 
• Composition 
• Technique 
• Does the image title enhance the photographic message? 

Images will be presented with their titles, so try to think of a phrase that complements your photographic message. The standard MCC image dimensions of 3840 x 2160 pixels (width x height) will be used. 

​
Note: Images NOT portraying the category title may be disqualified.

Gemboree 2023 Themes

After review by the Executive Committee, I am pleased to present this year’s themes:
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Bridge
Use any angle or composition as long as “bridge” is the primary subject.
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G2
People with Pets
One or more individuals with one or more pets in any setting.
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G3
Bokeh Effect
​Bokeh can manifest itself in different ways. It can be the painterly quality of a soft background, or possibly out-of-focus specular highlights. It might even be the main subject.  For this theme, bokeh simulated in post-processing will be allowed, but it must appear authentic to score well. The intent is for the bokeh to be aesthetically pleasing, which is subjective by definition.
​
Here is a link to an in-depth article that you may find helpful:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/understanding-bokeh
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G4
Worker
One or more workers in their work setting
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G5
High Key
​Use of unusually bright lighting and/or over-exposure that reduces or eliminates dark shadows from your image. Try illuminating your subject from multiple light sources.
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G6
Silhouette
​A solid, dark shape of a subject against a contrasting background.
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G7
Urban Winter
Need we say more?

Our club outings are an excellent opportunity to hone your skills and to get helpful advice for the themes.

​Good luck and have fun shooting! 
Michael Folinsbee
gemboree@montrealcameraclub.com

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