We are excited to announce this year’s 2010 International Conclave & Fly Fishing Fair Photo Contest. Ribbons and prizes will be awarded to the winners in each category. Attendees of the Conclave will have an opportunity to vote on all photos submitted, so don’t forget to vote for your favorite in the People’s Choice Award.
CATEGORIES:
ALL FISH MUST BE CAUGHT ON A FLY AND RELEASED UNHARMED.
The first six categories of this contest are open to amateurs only. Published professionals have a category of their own, see #7.
1. Native Fish of North America:
Any cold, freshwater fish caught on a fly in their native waters.
Examples include: Alaska rainbows, Northwest steelhead, Rocky Mountain cutthroat, Eastern brookies, etc.
Label the photo with the fish species and the water from which it was caught.
2. Naturals and Their Imitations:
Close up photography of insects, baitfish and their imitations, as in flies.
3. Fly Anglers in Their Element:
People of all ages enjoying fly fishing. That includes: casting, rowing, landing fish, etc.
Mood shots and action shots are welcome.
4. International Fly Fishing Experiences - Freshwater:
The great waters of Canada, Iceland, Chile, NZ, etc.
Trout, Atlantic salmon, grayling, peacock bass, etc.
5. International Fly Fishing Experiences - Saltwater:
Sailfish, tarpon, bonefish, etc in Belize, the Bahamas, Christmas Island, etc.
6. Chairman’s Award - Digital Photography entries:
Open to all our regular categories 1-5. Include submission requirements and send as an attachment in jpeg format at 300 dpi if possible, no larger than 5MB, to pcoglesby@bresnan.net
Submit your photo(s) by August 6th, 2010. The photo committee will select the top three entries to be shown in Loveland at the Conclave.
7. Professional Images:
Frequently published professionals may submit an entry of their choice.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: (for categories 1-5 & 7)
Photo prints are required. Photos taken in 2009 and 2010 only, will be judged. No smaller than 8x10 and no larger than 11x14. No slides. Film and digital photos can be used but altered photos are not allowed. Photos must be mounted or matted but not framed. Each entry must be permanently labeled on the back with the following:
- Category
- Name of Photographer
- Address and phone number
- Title of photo and location where shot
- Date when photo was taken.
Contestants must include a self-addressed mailer with sufficient postage for the return of their photo(s). Those without mailers or sufficient postage will become the property of the FFF. Contestants attending the show may drop off their entries in person; if you want your photo returned include sufficient postage, and if your photo is not a winning photo you may pick it up after the Fair. Utmost care is taken to return photos in perfect condition, but the FFF is not responsible for damage or loss in shipment.
RIBBONS AND PRIZES:
All winning photos will be kept by the FFF after the Fair. Winners will be announced in the Fall/Winter issue of the Flyfisher Magazine. All 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places will receive ribbons. The FFF will submit the first place winning photos to the Flyfisher Magazine to be published. Second and third place winning photos will be listed by name and category only. First place winners will also receive prizes. Winning photos if return is requested will be returned by the end of October 2010.
TO SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO:
Mail your photo to the FFF office or deliver in person to staff at the Conclave. Hand delivered entries must be received at the registration desk by 10:00 am Wednesday August 25. Mailed photos must be received by Friday August 6th, 2010.
FFF Photo Contest
Federation of Fly Fishers
PO Box 1688
Or by FedEx or UPS:
5237 US Hwy 89 So., Ste. #11
Livingston, MT 59047