I was at the Feed & Seed this morning and found that the new entrant's catalog for the District Fair was out. I brought home a copy and it occurred to me to post this question:
Does anyone here ever enter their prints in local fairs? If so, what are your experiences?
I entered a few portraits several years ago (35mm) and while I didn't win anything I have to say it was a really fun exercise.
What I am very curious about is have you noticed any advantage to contact prints over enlargements in these kinds of exhibitions? I know that content is everything, but all things being equal --content-wise--would an excellent contact print be unique enough to merit consideration?
I've seen this exhibition nearly every year since almost forever and I've yet to understand what the judges are looking for a criteria. I guess that is to keep the entrants on thier toes ?
The minimum size prints allowed in our local fair is 8x10, which of course is right up my alley!
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