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OPS Photo Contest and Scientific ExhibitCall for Photographs ... The Exhibit Committee is accepting submissions for the 2010 Photo Contest through 6 August 2010. Winning images will be displayed at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in Chicago, 15-19 October 2010. Important Recent Changes... Film Submissions are no longer accepted for stereo division. Stereo images are now accepted in digital format only. Please read the submission guidelines carefully for digital image size, file format, and labeling requirements. Cost for the Return of Undisplayed Prints will no longer be covered by the OPS. Please read the submission guidelines carefully for details about print return options. Entry Rules... ENTRY FEE: None ELIGIBILITY: Only current, dues-paid OPS members may submit images. Images that have been displayed in previous OPS exhibits are not eligible for entry. RELEASES: Photographs revealing patient identity must be accompanied by a typewritten, signed, and witnessed photographic release. SUBMISSION: All members are encouraged to enter both Print and Stereo divisions. However, the same image, or images that appear similar, may not be entered in both divisions. Failure to comply will result in rejection of the submissions. NUMBER OF ENTRIES: No more than three (3) entries per person, per category will be accepted. A single entry may consist of more than one print (e.g. four prints from the same angiogram, progression studies). Any extra prints will be arbitrarily eliminated. IMAGE QUALITY: Images which have obvious defects (poor focus, color imbalance, improper exposure, or significant artifacts) will not be accepted for judging. Stereo images which cannot be aligned to provide stereopsis will be rejected. If masking reduces artifacts, it is recommended that it be used. Recent work is encouraged. FORMAT: 8" x 10" (20 cm x 25.5 cm) or 11" x 14" (28 cm x 35.5 cm) is encouraged. Prints in other sizes will be accepted if they can be mounted on an 11" x 14" (28 cm x 35.5 cm) or 16" x 18" (40.5 cm x 46 cm) Four Multiple print entries are acceptable in the following size combinations only:
Photomontages (multiple prints affixed to each other) will not be accepted. A montage must be re-photographed/digitized, printed and submitted as a single print. MOUNTING: Mounted prints will not be accepted. Prints accepted for display will be mounted at OPS expense. Mounting will be borderless and on foamcore. All prints will be trimmed slightly. Stereo images will be digitally displayed. Stereo slides are no longer accepted. IDENTIFICATION PRINT DIVISION: Do not attach labels to the print or use correction fluid. Any print with adhesive labels on the back will be rejected. Do not label the front side of prints. Prints should be labeled on the back, top-center with a felt-tipped marker. Please label the back, top-center of each print with the following information:
Clinical photographs must be titled with diagnosis. The terms ‘normal,’ ‘probable,’ or ‘unknown’ are acceptable. Entries will not be judged on the basis of an accurate diagnosis. Monochromatic photographs must be labeled with the wavelength employed. Multiple print entries should indicate intended order. Gross specimen photos should include final magnification with identification, or contain a metric scale. Photomicrographs must contain information on lighting or type of micrography (polarized, phase contrast, scanning electron, etc.) and the final print magnification. DIGITAL STEREO FORMAT: Minimum acceptable size of each digital image is 640x640 pixels. Files must be submitted in a .tif (TIFF), .png (PNG) or highest quality .jpg (JPEG) format possible. Images must be labeled with the photographer's last name, category code with submission number and Left(L) or Right (R) indicator before the file extension (.jpg). For example: steffensFA1L.jpg and the other image would be steffensFA1R.jpg. For the second submission in the same category, name files steffensFA2L.jpg and steffensFA2R.jpg, and third submission, steffensFA3L.jpg, steffensFA3R.jpg. Category codes can be found on the entry form (e.g. Fluorescein Angiography = FA). Digital stereo images must be submitted on a CD with the photographer's first and last name and contact information clearly printed on the CD. Include a text document listing your name, the diagnosis or title and the relevant file number(s). (e.g. Tim Steffens, Diabetic Retinopathy, steffensFA1L.jpg and steffens- FA1R.jpg). CATEGORIES: Please see insert for information on all categories including digital stereo submission codes. JUDGING: A panel of judges will review entries in both divisions. The group will be composed of OPS members and ophthalmologists. Judges and exhibit committee members may not submit entries into their respective division. The judges reserve the right to reassign images to different categories. AWARDS: Two complimentary tickets to The OPS Awards Reception and a plaque will be awarded for the "Csaba L. Martonyi Best of Show Award" winner and the "Best of Division Award" winner in each division. Certificates will be awarded in both divisions for first, second, third place, and honorable mention. These photographs will comprise the Society's Scientific Exhibit at the AAO and may be displayed or published by the Society. RETURN OF ENTRIES AND LIABILITY: Print Division entries accepted for display will be returned after the annual meeting of the following year. Undisplayed photographs will be shredded or returned at the expense of the submitting person. Please indicate, on the entry form, which you would prefer. If entries are to be returned, include either a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE), with the appropriate postage or a Fed Ex account number with the submission. While our best effort will be given to return prints to those who wish, it is not guaranteed that they will be returned. If nothing is indicated on the form, undisplayed entries will be shredded. Every attempt will be made to protect the entries. The OPS, the members of the Exhibit Committee, and the institution providing space for judging accept no responsibility for loss or damage to entries. Digital entries will not be returned. SIGNATURE: Your signature on the entry form indicates that you have read, understand, and have complied with the rules of the exhibit. Unsigned entries will be rejected. DEADLINE: All entries must be received by Friday August 6, 2010. No Exceptions. QUESTIONS: Questions pertaining to the stereo division should be directed to Marcela Hickey (239) 659-3985 (EDT) or mhickey@med.miami.edu. Questions regarding the print division should be directed to Jim Strong (717) 531-0003 x283348 (EDT) or jstrong1@hmc.psu.edu. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We are looking for volunteers to host the scientific exhibit at the annual AAO meeting. No submissions are required to volunteer. If you are interested in hosting the exhibit for either two or four hours, please check the appropriate box on the entry form or contact:
As a volunteer you will be issued a badge which admits you to the AAO Exhibit Hall for the entire week. Badge availability is limited so please volunteer early. MAIL STEREOS TO:
MAIL PRINTS TO:
Entry Form: Download PDF (140k) of complete rules, list of categories, and entry form. |
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