2023 Nature Competition hosted by the C.ex Coffs Camera Club
The C.ex Coffs Camera Club has been hosting this special community event since 2002. Locals are invited to enter their photographs in this unique competition which is judged by three experienced nature judges and images are exhibited at the National Cartoon Gallery.
This competition was started by the family of the late Marnie Yeates who was a member of the Camera Club and loved nature photography. The winner will be presented with the Marnie Yeates Trophy for Nature Photography at the opening night, Friday 20th October 2023.
The gallery is open 6 days, Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm, John Champion Way, Coffs Harbour. Ph 6651 7343
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
3. ENTRY FEE: For each photographer- $25 for 3 (three) entries; $20 for up to 2 (two) entries, (Junior $10 for up to 2 digital entries)
4. ENTRY FORMS are available here - OPEN JUNIOR
ENTRY SIZES
There are two different sizes of entries accepted which correspond to frame sizes at the gallery. (Refer to table)
Smaller Entry Mount size 12”x 16” (outside measurements) Print size suggested up to 8”x 12”
Larger Entry Mount size 18”x 24” (outside measurements) Print size suggested up to 14”x 21”
NOTE: Print size may vary but external mount size needs to be maintained to match gallery frames.
The C.ex Coffs Camera Club has been hosting this special community event since 2002. Locals are invited to enter their photographs in this unique competition which is judged by three experienced nature judges and images are exhibited at the National Cartoon Gallery.
This competition was started by the family of the late Marnie Yeates who was a member of the Camera Club and loved nature photography. The winner will be presented with the Marnie Yeates Trophy for Nature Photography at the opening night, Friday 20th October 2023.
The gallery is open 6 days, Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm, John Champion Way, Coffs Harbour. Ph 6651 7343
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
- Entries are invited from all non-commercial photographers resident in the Coffs Coast Area
(from Grafton to Scotts Head and west to Dorrigo and Glenreagh). Who qualifies as a Non-Commercial photographer?
Our definition of a commercial photographer is one who mostly takes photos to sell. - All images must comply with the FIAP Nature Photography Definition which can be found by following the link:
3. ENTRY FEE: For each photographer- $25 for 3 (three) entries; $20 for up to 2 (two) entries, (Junior $10 for up to 2 digital entries)
4. ENTRY FORMS are available here - OPEN JUNIOR
ENTRY SIZES
There are two different sizes of entries accepted which correspond to frame sizes at the gallery. (Refer to table)
- Prints must be mounted with mat and backing board. One print per mount and thickness of mount and backing board not to exceed 3mm.
- No core board or framed prints. No labels or writing on the front of the entry.
- Each print must have the Photographer’s name, Contact Number and Name of Print on the back of the matt as well as a price if the print is for sale (25% gallery commission). See labels attached
Smaller Entry Mount size 12”x 16” (outside measurements) Print size suggested up to 8”x 12”
Larger Entry Mount size 18”x 24” (outside measurements) Print size suggested up to 14”x 21”
NOTE: Print size may vary but external mount size needs to be maintained to match gallery frames.
- Available from Camera House 228a Harbour Dr, Coffs Harbour. Printing - small $9, large $20; Black mounts - small $20, large $30 DYI (for Camera House to mount and label add $20 each). Mounting includes mat and backing board. For custom printing and mounting, contact Camera House Ph 66525766
- Photographic entries with entry fee and entry form may be delivered to Camera House, or to any Camera Club meeting at the C.ex Coffs Club, prior to the closing date.
- Official Judging takes place on Saturday October 6 2023
- Winners will be announced on GALLERY OPENING NIGHT - Friday October 20 2023, 6.00pm
- Exhibition dates at the National Cartoon Gallery are - October 20 to November 26 2023
CLOSING DATE for ENTRIES - Friday September 22 2023