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This thread is for questions / comments / discussion related to the Dallas Bonsai Photo Text Contest. As a reminder, here are the rules:
Bonsai Photo Text Contest
We don't want to just see your favorite bonsai, we want to know where it has been. This month we are asking you submit a photo of your most successful bonsai, accompanied with a short text describing the trees history (~300 words).
* Describe the tree
* Where and when was it acquired
* How long has the tree been in your possession?
* Who has worked on the tree with you?
* What are your plans for the tree?
Requirements:
* Tree must have been in your posession over 2 years or collected.
* You must own the bonsai and all rights to images you submit.
* Artists: Open category. Beginners: Under 3 Years experience.
* Up to 3 entries per person
* Provide an accompanying description of the bonsai.
* Advanced Photoshop modification is not allowed. You are allowed to make general image touchups including: Cropping, hue/saturation, levels, background cleaning, and removal of dirt/dust. You cannot manipulate your plants structure or form in any way with image editing.
* Entry period is from today through August 9. Entries must be posted to the site no later than 11:59 PM PST on August 9.
* Winners announced August 16.
Judging:
* We are not judging your photography techniques, but your photos should be clear and accurately depict your tree.
* We want to know your bonsais history and your involvement in it's styling.
* Dallas Bonsai will judge all entries.
* Professional artists not entering the contest may volunteer.
Artist Entries:
* 5 Photo Maximum
Beginner Entries:
* 2 Photo Maximum
Prizes & Categories:
Best Overall Bonsai ($100)
Best Artists bonsai (First Prize: $20, Second: $10)
Best Beginners bonsai (First: $20, Second: $10)
Bonsai Photo Text Contest
We don't want to just see your favorite bonsai, we want to know where it has been. This month we are asking you submit a photo of your most successful bonsai, accompanied with a short text describing the trees history (~300 words).
* Describe the tree
* Where and when was it acquired
* How long has the tree been in your possession?
* Who has worked on the tree with you?
* What are your plans for the tree?
Requirements:
* Tree must have been in your posession over 2 years or collected.
* You must own the bonsai and all rights to images you submit.
* Artists: Open category. Beginners: Under 3 Years experience.
* Up to 3 entries per person
* Provide an accompanying description of the bonsai.
* Advanced Photoshop modification is not allowed. You are allowed to make general image touchups including: Cropping, hue/saturation, levels, background cleaning, and removal of dirt/dust. You cannot manipulate your plants structure or form in any way with image editing.
* Entry period is from today through August 9. Entries must be posted to the site no later than 11:59 PM PST on August 9.
* Winners announced August 16.
Judging:
* We are not judging your photography techniques, but your photos should be clear and accurately depict your tree.
* We want to know your bonsais history and your involvement in it's styling.
* Dallas Bonsai will judge all entries.
* Professional artists not entering the contest may volunteer.
Artist Entries:
* 5 Photo Maximum
Beginner Entries:
* 2 Photo Maximum
Prizes & Categories:
Best Overall Bonsai ($100)
Best Artists bonsai (First Prize: $20, Second: $10)
Best Beginners bonsai (First: $20, Second: $10)