Class 1 Reptiles

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2010 State Fair Photography Judging

Place this class of four photos in order of best to worst. Click on a photo for a full screen view, click on the large image to return to this page.. Write your placing down on paper then click here to see official placing and reasons.

Select classClass 1 – ReptilesClass 2 – DogsClass 3 – LinesClass 4 – LeavesClass 5 – B & WClass 6 – KidsIntermediate ProblemSenior Problem

Class 1 - ReptilesPlacing 1 – 3 – 2 – 4 .

˅ ˅ ˅Cuts 5 5 2 .

#4Good color Weak subject Doesn't fill the frame

#2Good focus Need one subject Color is off in places Doesn't fill the frame

#1Fills the frame Good Focus Leading Lines Good color Great detail

#3Fills the frame Good composition Hot spots Overexposed in places

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Class 2 Dogs

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2010 State Fair Photography Judging

Place this class of four photos in order of best to worst. Click on a photo for a full screen view, click on the large image to return to this page. Write your placing down on paper then click here to see official placing and reasons.

Select classClass 1 – ReptilesClass 2 – DogsClass 3 – LinesClass 4 – LeavesClass 5 – B & WClass 6 – KidsIntermediate ProblemSenior Problem

Class 2 - DogsPlacing 3 – 2 – 1 – 4 .

˅ ˅ ˅Cuts 4 4 6 .

#4Nice color and focus Head out of proportion Cluttered Centered Doesn't fill the frame Edge merger with the paws

#1Fills the frame Nice angle on the head Soft focus Overexposed Distracting background

#3Good focusFills the framePlain backgroundNo clutter

#2Warm glowRule of thirdsNice lightingGreat highlights in eyesSoft focusEdge merger with paws

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Class 3 Lines

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2010 State Fair Photography Judging

Place this class of four photos in order of best to worst. Click on a photo for a full screen view, click on the large image to return to this page. Write your placing down on paper then click here to see official placing and reasons.

Select classClass 1 – ReptilesClass 2 – DogsClass 3 – LinesClass 4 – LeavesClass 5 – B & WClass 6 – KidsIntermediate ProblemSenior Problem

Class 3 - LinesPlacing 4 – 3 – 2 – 1 .

˅ ˅ ˅Cuts 2 4 6 .

#1Nice lighting Strong line Largest pin out of focus

Edge mergerDistracting background

#2Nice color Creative lines Good diagonal lines Distracting upper left corner Slight overexposure

#4Great contrast Great focus Interesting pattern Good color

#3Vivid colorStrong contrast Great lines Excellent focus A little to centered

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Class 4 Leaves

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2010 State Fair Photography Judging

Place this class of four photos in order of best to worst. Click on a photo for a full screen view, click on the large image to return to this page. Write your placing down on paper then click here to see official placing and reasons.

Select classClass 1 – ReptilesClass 2 – DogsClass 3 – LinesClass 4 – LeavesClass 5 – B & WClass 6 – KidsIntermediate ProblemSenior Problem

Class 4 - LeavesPlacing 2 – 1 – 4 – 3 .

˅ ˅ ˅Cuts 3 5 6 .

#3Fills the frame

Overexposed Not focused

#4Good rule of thirds Good leading lines Nice flow of leaf Hot spots Distracting background

#2Beautiful color Great focus Good composition & detail Good lighting

#1Good focus Good detail Would be better as a horizontal Background a little busy

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Class 5 Black & White

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2010 State Fair Photography Judging

Place this class of four photos in order of best to worst. Click on a photo for a full screen view, click on the large image to return to this page. Write your placing down on paper then click here to see official placing and reasons.

Select classClass 1 – ReptilesClass 2 – DogsClass 3 – LinesClass 4 – LeavesClass 5 – B & WClass 6 – KidsIntermediate ProblemSenior Problem

Class 5 – Black & WhitePlacing 2 – 1 – 4 – 3 .

˅ ˅ ˅Cuts 4 5 6 .

#3Fills the frame Way underexposed Focus good Lacks contrast No center of interest

#4Good focusLacks tonal rangeNoisyDistracting shadowMore balance needed

#2Sharp focusGreat detailContrastGreat range if tonesGood composition

#1Good focus Interesting detail Not a large range of tones Edge mergers at top

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Class 6 Kids

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2010 State Fair Photography Judging

Place this class of four photos in order of best to worst. Click on a photo for a full screen view, click on the large image to return to this page. Write your placing down on paper then click here to see official placing and reasons.

Select classClass 1 – ReptilesClass 2 – DogsClass 3 – LinesClass 4 – LeavesClass 5 – B & WClass 6 – KidsIntermediate ProblemSenior Problem

Class 6 – KidsPlacing 4 – 1 – 2 – 3 .

˅ ˅ ˅Cuts 3 5 2 .

#3Warm lighting Distracting background Soft focus Subject positioning

#2Fills the frameGood lightingSharp eyes & catch lightsDistracting backgroundSkin tones are off

#4Good focus Good composition Good lighting Good exposure Edge merger

#1Good exposure Good focus Vivid colorGood flesh tonesEye highlights Doesn't fill the frame

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Intermediate Problem

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2010 State Fair Photography Judging

Match the photo with the term.A. Radial B. Rule of Thirds C. Dutch Angle D. DiagonalA_______ B_____________ C___________ D________

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Select classClass 1 – ReptilesClass 2 – DogsClass 3 – LinesClass 4 – LeavesClass 5 – B & WClass 6 – KidsIntermediate ProblemSenior Problem

Intermediate ProblemPlacing 1 – 4 – 3 – 2

1 correct = 13 points2 correct = 25 points4 correct = 50 points

#2

Diagonal

#3

Dutch Angle

#1

Radial

#4

Rule of Thirds

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Senior Problem

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2010 State Fair Photography Judging

Select the photo that is the best example of a picture that was taken with the following camera settings.

A. ____Aperture f8, shutter speed 1/250 & ISO 100 .B. ____Aperture f5.6, shutter speed 10 sec & ISO 400C. ____Aperture f5.6, shutter speed 1/125 & ISO 400D. ____Aperture f8, shutter speed 1/30 & ISO 200 .

Click on a photo for a full screen view, click on the large image to return to this page Write your placing down on paper then

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Select classClass 1 – ReptilesClass 2 – DogsClass 3 – LinesClass 4 – LeavesClass 5 – B & WClass 6 – KidsIntermediate ProblemSenior Problem

Senior ProblemPlacing 4 – 5– 1 – 2

1 correct = 13 points2 correct = 25 points3 correct = 38 points4 correct = 50 points

#2F8 for the large depth of field. ISO 200 & 1/30 with f8 to get the exposure.

#1ISO 400 required for indoor shot. 1/125 good choice for peak of action. F5.6 for the shallow depth of field.

#4F8, 1/250 & ISO 100 good exposure in sun light. 1/250 would stop the action. F8 would give the large depth of field.

#510 sec exposure required to create the light trails from the car lights.

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