Airscene Aviation Photographer of the Year 2010

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The Airscene Photographer of the Year competition is back once more.

Already the prizes have started coming on, and there are several more offers on the table.

Southampton based military artist Stuart Brown is offering up another copy of his print “Black Hawk - Special Delivery” towards the first prize pot. Stuart has been busy this last year or so working on commissioned pieces for various army regiments and the Air Force - to see more of his work please visit www.skipperpress.com

Ebury Publishing are providing the prizes for the first two themes… Each winner receiving a copy of the “Boys Book of Airfix” (RRP £20) written by Arthur Ward. For those who may be interested but unable to enter this years competition, more information can be found at http://www.eburypublishing.co.uk/viewbook.asp?isbn=0091928982

It has taken a little while to come up with this years themes but I finally did it. The themes are intended to be typical of the work carried out by a magazine photographer, along with a couple of creative themes thrown in for fun. The popular “Digital” and “Old Age” themes from 2008 have been included again this year.

For further information on this years competition and to take part, please visit http://www.airscene.co.uk/competitions.php

I look forward to receiving your entries,

Good Luck,

Ian
 
Ian,

Great to see this competition back! I have a geeky question regarding the first round, Light Aircraft: I looked up Light Aircraft in wikipedia and found the following definition:

A light aircraft is an aircraft that has a maximum gross take-off weight of 12,500 lb (5,670 kg) or less.

Is this the definition that you'll be accepting entries on, the examples you have given ([FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Cessna, microlights etc) [/FONT]are toward the lower end of the light aircraft category.

Disengage geek mode.

All the best,

Cheesy
 
This might be a little confusing...

You are correct with the wikipedia definition of Light Aircraft (must be fixed pitch, piston engine also) - although some aviators now consider small helicopters to be in this category too.

However if you read the ICAO guidance on wake turbulence it defines Light Aircraft as those with a MTO less than 7000kg and (I have been informed) a separate UK definition which says below 17,000, but it appears there is no official FAA definition.

There is no shortlisting for this competition (with the exception of anything which is in clear conflict) so I would say anything from a Beech Duchess downwards should be fine. Judges will be notified of the different variations on the definition.

I hope this helps.
 
It is with much regret that I have to announce the cancellation of this years Photographer of the Year Competition.

Communications with a prospective sponsor have now broken down due to what i consider to be unreasonable demands for unlimited copyright and ownership to each entry in this years competition.

Whilst the prizes being offered may have made this worthwhile to the main prize winners, I feel this is unfair to everyone else entering, and on this basis I am tired of trying to negotiate and have given up.

I will point out that neither of the previously announced sponsors were anything to do with these negotiations. Aviation Artist Stuart Brown has agreed to transfer his offering towards the first prize in this years calendar competition.

Ebury Publishing are now offering 2 copies of "The Boys Book of Airfix" (RRP £20) in a FREE draw on Airscene.

Further details of this draw can be found at http://www.airscene.co.uk/competitions/The_Boys_Book_of_Airfix.php

My sincere apologies for the cancellation of this years POTY competition, I hope this has not caused too much inconvenience.

Regards,


Ian

www.airscene.co.uk
 
Just my tuppenceworth but why not just run it without the prizes?

I'm sure most entrants are submitting their work to win and and not for the prize!
 
What a shame! I was going to have a go this year too. I think however it must be pointed out that this is a sad and sinister direction that photography is heading. Too many people and companies wanting something for free! :bang:

I've recently entered a comp and looking at the small print it's the same old. They want total copyright! Thinking of taking my images off!

Don't let it happen people

credit to you Ian for trying though
 
Thankyou for your support and your interest.

Only once in the past have I had sponsors try and grab too much, and this time it got too much. Fortunately my other competition has some great sponsors who have never once demanded or indeed even asked for the rights to submitted entries.

I tried to limit the use of entries to one year, with ownership staying with the entrant, but this was just not good enough. I am not one to be dictated to and told them where to poke it!

Anyway, I have exchanged emails with a couple of my regular entrants. It is currently a possibility that this competition will go ahead (without prizes) and will be run by those regulars, and will likely begin in March. I will post details here if so.
 
yeah run it without prizes if thats what it takes.
Kudos for winning is reason enough to enter in my book.
Fair play to you for sticking to your guns :thumbs:
 
Just a quick update if anyone is interested. Following suggestions received here and in emails, this competition is now going ahead.

Neil Darby (winner of the Airscene Aviation Photographer of the Year 2008 and a bucket load of prizes) has kindly offered to run this competition on the Airscene forums so long as the interest is there.

First theme is WW2 Fighters, and entrants may submit 2 entries. Judging will be carried out by entrants and forum members. First theme is open now and closes at end of February. There are no stipulations on when entries are taken so long as the work is your own.

If anyone is interested in taking part and earning a little Kudos, then pop along to Airscene (www.airscene.co.uk) and follow the competition link.

Good Luck,

Ian
 
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