Photo competition 2013
The 2012 Photo competition was a great success, and as the first competition of its kind we held, we think it was awesome. This year we rethought our strategy slightly to have better practical application for our competition. So, here are the photography parameters:
The Competition:
Capture an identifying feature of a specific animal so that it can be instantly recognised
Competition Opening Date:
Date will be announced early 2013, so keep your photos at hand!
The Challenge:
Take the ID photo in such a creative way that it is still a great image but fulfils its scientific purpose.
The Parameters:
- The photo can be of any animal anywhere in the world, but has to be a non-domestic animal, i.e. no dogs, cats, budgies, goldfish or siblings.
- We will allow only 3 entries per person; if one entry is drawn for the final photo knock-out round, all other entries from that person will be disregarded.
- All photos must be at least 3Mb big, bad quality photos will be disqualified
- The email supporting the entry must contain the following details:
- Name of photographer
- Date photo was taken (has to be after 1 Jan 2012)
- Name of animal if applicable
- Species
- Place photo was taken
- Camera Used (including ISO, F-stop and lens)
- No Harnas Wildlife Foundation employees or their direct family may take part
- Description of identifying feature
- We can’t really stop you to tweak photos digitally, but images that seem obviously edited will be at a disadvantage
The Prize:
Watch this space! Prizes will be announced early 2013.
Clause:
Please remember that photos sent becomes the property of Harnas Wildlife Foundation and may be used for marketing/advertising purposes at the company’s own discretion.
Judging & Criteria
Once again the photos will be judged by a panel of judges, making use of the list below for their judging:
(Credit here)
Technical criteria
Exposure Focus/sharpness
Depth of field
Colour and/or tonal rendition
Contrast
Lighting
Visual and aesthetic criteria
Framing and choice of viewpoint
Background
Design elements and principles
Appropriate application of photographic and/or manipulative techniques
Visual impact
Content
Information
Emotion
Mood
Feeling
Denotative and connotative content, symbolism, metaphor
Meaning, studium and punctum
Communication through the language of photography and visual art
The moment
Relevance
Subject impact
Viewer’s response
Visual
Aesthetic
Intellectual
Emotional
Excitement
Interest
General characteristics
Originality
Style
Context
Photographic vision
Empathy
Insight
Validity
Get out there and shoot some animals … the flashy way!
Below are the winners of 2012 and entries were judged by a panel of judges, and were judged in the criteria of lighting and technique, mood and picture quality. From about forty entries these came out on top:
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Winner: Marilou Angelo
“Leopards at Harnas”
“This photo not only displays an uncanny ability to capture the serenity of the moment, but also to create depth in an otherwise two dimensional world and deliver a final image full of contrast and beauty.”
Equipment used:
Nikon D300S with a Nikon 300mm lensSettings:
F5.6/1/125, ISO 200Why do you love wildlife photography?
Since I was a little girl, I was always at peace exploring the natural world. This is where I found my centre, my true self. My love and respect for all animals has always been profoundly intense. To be able to capture the essence of an animal and convey the emotion felt while with them is pure joy for me. Animals are genuine souls!If you could go anywhere on a photographic safari, where would it be?
I would love to travel any place where wildlife is present and one dream of mine is to travel to Rwanda to visit and photograph the Mountain gorillas.Her Prize:
- Canon PowerShot SX220 HS
- 2 GB SD Card
- Manfrotto MKC3-H01 photo/movie Compact tripod
- Lowepro Adventura 170 video/camera bag
- Inca Camera & Lens cleaning kit
- USB 2.0 SD card reader
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Jennifer Lapatke
“Vancouver Zoo Jellies”
“This image is all about flow and colour. The vivid contrast and upward flow of the image is entrancing and uplifting.”
Equipment used:
Canon Digital IXUS 750 with integrated lensSettings:
F2.8/1/15, ISO 200Why do you love wildlife photography?
I just realized that I am not good in taking pictures of people and concentrated especially in the last years on animals.
I have a big heart for animals and really like, that they are not putting a false smile on their face. They show you always in which kind of mood they are.
This is more honest and true in comparison of taking pictures from humans.If you could go anywhere on a photographic safari, where would it be?
This is difficult to answer. I am just thinking about doing a diving license, because I really would like to dive with dolphins and turtles.
On the other side I really would like to come back to Africa to have the chance to see elephants and giraffes as well. Harnas really opened my heart for Africa and it´s animals. I took a lot of pictures from Zion and Trust and I really miss them, so I definitely have to come back at some point.Her Prize:
- Canon PowerShot A 2200
- 2 GB SD Card
- Sunpak 660I UT tripod
- Lowepro Altus 140 camera bag
- Inca Camera & Lens cleaning kit
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Schürch Severine
Etosha Comedian
“It doesn’t matter how clichéd zebras might be as photographic subjects, this photo just made us laugh… along with the zebra!”
Equipment used:
Canon EOS 550 D/ 18-135mm, EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ISSettings:
F7.1/1/4000, ISO 800Why do you love wildlife photography?
I love animals, principal when they are in the free natureIf you could go anywhere on a photographic safari, where would it be?
Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, KAZAHis Prize
- Sunpak 660I UT tripod
- Lowepro Altus 140 camera bag
- Inca Camera & Lens cleaning kit
