Photography Exhibit Evaluation

Class 10701

Name ______

Address ______

Parent’s names ______

Phone Number ______

Club name ______

Description of conservation practice:

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I hereby grant permission to the Sac County SWCD to take pictures of me and publicize my award in its annual report and any other media publication it deems necessary to promote this contest.

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4-H member4-H member’s parent

(Evaluation criteria on back side)

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EVALUATION criteria:Points

Conservation message: 50%______

  • Illustrate a soil and water conservation practice

Technical factors:25%______

  • focus: sharp/fuzzy
  • exposure
  • lighting
  • depth of field
  • matting (not required)

Composition:25%______

  • Impact of photo
  • location of subject/point of interest
  • rule of thirds
  • choice of vertical/horizontal format
  • cropping

Total points - ______
EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITS

Each individual will only be allowed to submit three (3) photos

Individual photos can be no smaller than 5” x 7”.

For series, no more than three (3) photos and they cannot be smaller than 4” x 6”.

Conservation message:

  • Does the photo depict a soil and water conservation practice in a manner in which the viewer will understand what they should do or know?

TECHNICAL FACTORS:

Focus:

  • Does the exhibit show proper use of the camera so the photograph is focused correctly?

Exposure:

  • Does the exhibit show proper exposure and how proper exposure ensures correct color andoverall brightness?
  • Was appropriate speed of film used for this exhibit?

Lighting:

  • Does the exhibit show that the direction, quality, and characteristics of the light source wereproperly used?

Depth of Field:

  • Does the exhibit show proper adjustment of the camera lens to cause areas wanted to be infocus would be and other areas would be out of focus?

Matting:Matting is not required but if it is used…….

  • Does the finish enhance the exhibit?
  • Do the mounting materials complement the exhibit?
  • Are the size and color of mounting materials appropriate?

COMPOSITION:

Impact of photo

  • Does the exhibit help a viewer quickly grasp the message of the photograph?
  • Does it tell a story? Does it have a center of interest?

Location of subject/Point of Interest:

  • Does the photography exhibit quickly draw the viewer’s attention to the point of interest?
  • Is the exhibit visually pleasing to the viewer?

Rule of Thirds:

  • Utilizing the "Rule of Thirds", does the exhibit show how proper placement of the subject affectsthe visual impact?

Cropping:

  • Were available methods of cropping used to enhance the photograph?