The SACC Regional Qualifier of the IPF National Nature Competition 2015 will be held on Saturday, January 24th @ Woodlands Hotel, Waterford.
This competition operates under the new FIAP nature definition. Please study both it and the competition rules before entering.
Please note:
- Your images must be entered via this online system by midnight on Thursday January 22nd. Projected images must be registered and uploaded, while print entries need to have their titles entered.
- Prints MUST be presented in 20″x16″ mount.
- Prints which do not qualify for finals may not be collected until released at the end of the competition day by SACC committee.
- It is your responsibility to read and understand the rules prior to entering. If you have any queries, please contact us via the contact page!
| Where | Woodlands Hotel, Waterford |
| When | Saturday, January 24th 2015
9.30-10.30am: Handover of Prints |
| Entry Fee | One section: €10 Two sections: €15 Three sections: €20 Four or more sections: €25 |
| Sections | Open sections:
Themed sections:
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| How many images | You may enter up to three images in each of the open sections and up to two images in each of the themed sections. |
| How do I enter | Entry must be completed via this link |
| Nature photography definition | Nature photography definition |
| Awards | Medals will be awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in open sections for both intermediate and advanced. A medal will be awarded to first place in themed sections (providing that there are at least 10 photographers entered, otherwise a certificate will be awarded). Certificates for honourable mentions will also be awarded. |
| Rules | Full rules for this competition available on this link on IPF Website |
| Judges | Des Clinton FIPF EFIAP ESFIAP MFIAP FRPS Des Connors FIPF |
| Closing date | Midnight on Thursday January 22nd, 2014 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I enter?
Entry & payment this is via online system which can be accessed here
When is the closing date?
Midnight, Thursday January 22nd.
Do I need a Paypal account to enter?
No. You can use Paypal as a guest user without creating an account.
What type of cards can I use with Paypal?
PayPal accepts the following cards:
- Visa / Delta / Electron
- MasterCard / Eurocard
- PayPal Top Up Card
- Maestro
- American Express
Debit cards (also known as bank cards) are accepted if they have a Visa or MasterCard logo.
What do I need to do if I’m entering projected images?
As well as registering your details and paying the entry fee, you need to upload the images as part of the entry process and provide titles for the images in the boxes provided. Jpgs only, sized to 2400 pixels maximum on longest edge. If you are entering projected images only and no prints, once you have finished this process and paid online, you are all set.
I’m only entering prints in the competition. Do I still need to enter online?
Yes. For print entries, you need to register your details along with the titles for the images and pay the entry fee. You do not need to upload a copy of the file. You need to bring the prints on the morning of the competition. Your prints must be clearly labelled on the back with your name, image title, competition category, level (intermediate/advanced) and camera club Minimum print size 10″x8″, however all prints must be mounted in a 20″x16″ mount. Please write details on the back to match the orientation of the image.
I’m not comfortable using computers or I don’t have internet access, can I get a friend/colleague to enter for me?
Yes.
I want to turn up and enter on the day of the competition. Can I do this?
No. All entries must be pre-registered by competition closing date.
I want to enter as intermediate rather than advanced because I think that’s the level I should be competing at. Is that ok?
No. The level you compete at is defined in the rules of the competition. If you meet ANY of the criteria for competing at Advanced level, then you must do so. You may at any stage choose to compete at Advanced level (and therefore be eligible for prizes at that level), but at Intermediate, you must comply with rules.