RE: Contest - automatic or by request???

["Ken Guin" <kenguin@homemail.com>]

James wrote: >>This would mean that all submitted (and accepted) entries are
to be placed
in BOTH the Showcase and the Contest UNLESS the entrant specifically
requests otherwise (via a check box on the entry Form).<<

Ken writes: It think this would be the best way to proceed.


James writes: >>The "acceptable" idea can be expounded on in the Entry
Guidelines section where we can simply state that "images may be adjusted in
tone, color balance, brightness and sharpness only". The word "faked" is not
necessary and I think that this should satisfy me and those who feel that
even mentioning such a thing is an invitation to disaster.<<

Ken writes: Personally, I think cropping should be allowed, but I don't
think it should be mentioned. I agree that we should not mention the word
"fake".  Also, at one time, we discussed the possibility of some type of
certification that the entry was owned and cared for by the entrant or the
entrant had permission from the owner. Are we still considering that
possibility? If so, we could also include a certification that the photo was
a "true" representation of their aquascape that had not been adjusted in any
way other than ..........

Ken Guin
Arlington, VA


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