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Canon EOS-1D X
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 L IS USM
 12/11/2010 06:44:44 PM · #1
The following originally appeared in Popular Photography in April, 1955 (I ran across it while rummaging around a collectibles shop this afternoon).

The tips will increase your winning chances

1. Read rules carefully; follow them to the letter.

2. Edit your pictures; send only the very best. [note: edit means "select", not "process"]

3. Don't strain to be different. Simplicity pays.

4. Everyday subject matter stands best chance.

5. Make sure picture theme is clear on sight.

6. Make best prints of which you are capable.

7. Don't imitate prize winners you have seen.

8. Make prints as large as rules allow.

9. Avoid heavily textured paper surfaces.

10. Be sure to identify each print or transparency.

11. Pack pictures carefully to prevent damage.

12. Fill out entry blank fully and completely.

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Some things have changed in the past 55 years...
Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)
 12/11/2010 07:05:34 PM · #2
Originally posted by Skip:
Some things have changed in the past 55 years...

Seems to me it's only numbers 9 and 11 which don't apply right here at DPC, if you consider the post-processed JPEG to be the equivalent of a print ... maybe not that much has changed at all ...
Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
 12/11/2010 07:49:11 PM · #3
Number 7 definitely doesn't apply here.
Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
 12/11/2010 08:03:46 PM · #4
11 definitely applies if you consider that you must save your original, convert it for the web, save to a certain size, deliver it by a cetain time and date, etc...
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