CRS National Photography Contest
In celebration of the Canadian Rose Society’s 50th
anniversary, we’ve expanded the national photography contest.
Whether you love to take photographs or you are a novice, whether you
shoot slide, print or digital, people of all ages can have fun with each
category. The purpose of this contest isn’t necessarily to
capture the perfect show rose, but rather the essence of the
category. If you are not sure how to take a good “photograph,” there
are some great resource books and websites. Take your time and have
fun with whatever category(s) that you enter. A detailed list of rules
and regulations can be found on the CRS’s
website. If you don’t own a camera, don’t shy away from this
contest, as disposable cameras can take great photos and often the film’s
developing is incorporated into the camera’s price. The winning
photos will be featured on our website as well as becoming part of a
traveling exhibition that will be made available to all of our chapters as
well as horticultural centres. Good luck
and start snapping!
Novice
Adult Classes
“The Perfect Rose”
The purpose of this class is to interpret the “perfect”, single rose
of any class or colour, with or without props or
background.
“My Secret
Garden”
Regardless of size and location, the purpose of this class is to show the
refuge and joy that a rose garden can bring.
“Let’s Celebrate!”
It’s the 50th Anniversary of the Canadian Rose Society and
we’re ready to celebrate! Use any amount of roses, either with or
without props or background.
Novice Youth Classes (under 18 years of age)
“My Favourite Rose”
Any category, class any colour: show off
your favourite rose, either with or without props or background.
“The Roses Are Having A Birthday Party and
We’re Invited!”
Use any category, class, colour or amount to
show roses as essential to the birthday party mix.
Professional Class
“An Ode To The Rose”
Use any category, class, colour or amount to
show roses with or without props and background.
How to enter
1. This contest is
open, without any entrance fee, to all members of the Canadian Rose
Society.
2. Roses photographed
can be garden or florist roses.
3. Photographs can be
captured on slide, print or digital format. However, all entries are
to be submitted as 8x10 prints to be used for a future exhibit.
4. All entries become the
property of the CRS for future publication
5. All entries must be
labeled according to the following format. Each entry must have a
label attached to the back with the following information:
a) name
b) address
c) phone number
d) entry class
e) rose(s) name(s), if known
6. Please print or type
your sticker before you attach it to your print
Any entry that does
not follow this format will not be considered in the competition.
Prizes will be donated from photography and rose suppliers. Prizes will
be issued to the 1, 2 and 3 place winners from each category.
There will also be an overall grand prize, second and third place
winner.. These overall winners will be chosen
from all of the novice categories. The overall grand prize winner will not
only receive a prize for their photograph, but his or her entry will be
featured on the CRS 50th anniversary poster to be offered
nationally. A portion of the poster’s sales will be donated to charity.
Entries will be accepted between September 1, 2004 and November 30,
2004 at midnight. A team of judges, consisting of rosarians
and professional photographers, will judge the photos and announce the
winners on December 20, 2004. Family members of the judging team may not
enter. The CRS accepts no responsibility for any lost or damaged entries.
Please do not send any negatives or irreplaceable prints. No prints will
be returned to owners at the conclusion of this contest.
For further information, please go to the CRS web site:
www.canadianrosesociety.org or contact Kimberley Flood by email at kjflood@rogers.com.
Please send your entries to:
Canadian Rose Society Photography Contest
c/o 61
Robertson Crescent
Kitchener, ON
N2R 1E2