It’s here.. It’s here… It’s finally here! 

The long awaited, much anticipated, 2023 Scavenger Hunt is here!

Your Hunt May Begin NOW

What are you on the Hunt for, you ask?

The categories are…

1. Tools of the Trade
2. Everyday Object in High-key
3. ICM
4. A Different Perspective
5. Vehicle Details 
6. Spring Meets Macro 
7. Blue Abstract
8. Love in B&W

Guidelines and Rules:

• In keeping with the roots of this competition, all photos MUST be taken between March 21, 2023 and May 23, 2023. Do not use archive images.
• All images submitted must be your original work.
• There are eight categories on our hunt list for 2023. 
• You do NOT have to submit a photo for all eight categories.
• Only one image per person per category will be accepted.
• You may edit your images this year with the following exceptions.
• no composites, 
• no photo stacking, 
• no HDR, 
• no additional textures,
• no additional effects. 
• In other words, you cannot ADD anything to your picture (even in camera, with the exception of black & white, or sepia).
• Images must be submitted in jpeg format. 
• The size should be set to 2000 pixels on the longest side of the image.
• All images must be submitted to the provided DropBox link by the deadline. 
• To be eligible, an entrant must be a member of Pocono Photo Club and/or Palmerton Photo Club, in good standing.

Deadline to have images submitted is 11:59pm on Tuesday, 5/23/2023. Earlier entries are always welcome.

Winners will be revealed at Pocono Photo Club meeting on June 20, 2023 via zoom by the judge themself. 

Palmerton Photo Club is invited to join us for this meeting, or may wait until their reveal meeting.

PPC-PCC 2023 Scavenger Hunt Rules (PDF without illustrations)

Homewood Collection

The Homewood Collection Photography Competition Purpose, Entry Rules and Guidelines

Introduction

Welcome to the Inaugural Homewood Collection Competition webpage. The Homewood Collection will be the accumulation of photographic images selected in successive annual competitions. Homewood at Frederick is holding this photography competition in conjunction with, and initial funding from, the Homewood Foundation. The exhibition and sale will benefit Homewood at Frederick’s Woodlands Assisted Living Unit and promote an appreciation for photographic art. Photographers are asked to submit digital images for judging and selection. Twenty-four (24) images will be selected with one image designated as Best-of-Show. If selected for the Homewood Collection, photographers will be asked to submit a specially formatted high-resolution digital file that will be printed on large format, gallery-wrapped canvas at the Homewood Foundation’s expense.

Why Should You Enter?

• The Best-of-Show winning photographer will be the recipient of a $500.00 cash prize.
• There is no entry fee.
• Pull-through Sales: Following each of Homewood Collection’s annual exhibit and sale, your selected digital image(s) will be displayed on the Homewood at Frederick, Homewood Collection webpage with your contact information throughout the life of the Homewood Collection. Persons wishing to purchase a print from the digital Homewood Collection will be instructed to contact you directly to purchase. No commission or fee will be assessed by Homewood at Frederick or the Homewood Foundation.
• You retain all rights to your digital image(s) while you are granting permission to Homewood at Frederick to create one (1) canvas print of your image, which Homewood at Frederick will own, exhibit, and sell.
• Your image(s) will receive extended public exposure by being part of the Homewood Collection’s one-year exhibition.

Important Milestone Dates for the Homewood Collection Competition, Exhibition and Sale

• February 8, 2023 - Webpage available for entries.
• April 1, 2023 - Deadline for digital image entry submission.
• April 21, 2023 - Email notification to photographers whose images are selected for exhibition.
• May 7, 2023 - Deadline to upload selected images in high-definition format.
• June 23, 2023 - Homewood Collection exhibition public unveiling event.

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