The
American Iris Society
2006 Photo Contest
Share and present your most stunning,
breathtaking pictures of irises, gardens, and people involved with
irises. This contest is open to everyone and is free to enter.
The winning photo of each category will be published in the AIS Bulletin and on the AIS web
site. The winner of each
category will receive a 2006 introduction from
a Region 13 hybridizer.
The winner of each category will also
receive a single annual membership or annual membership extension to AIS. Winners who are AIS
life members will receive an annual membership in an AIS
Section of their choice. Runner ups of each category will receive a 2004-2005 introduction.
How to Enter:
Simply fill out the entry form and
send it with your photos to AIS at the address
below. You may submit up to five photos in this year's contest.
The deadline for
submissions to the 2006 Photo Contest is
Entries will be selected and judged in six (6) categories:
1. Irises used in landscaping. 4. Close up of an iris or irises.
2. Irises in the garden. 5. Photos of events or shows (including arrangements).
3. Irises with a person or people. 6. Youth, any photo with irises.
Please do not send any photo smaller than 4 x 6 inches, nor larger than 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 (half page). If you are using a digital camera, it is suggested that you take your photos in 360dpi or higher resolution, and we ask that you print and submit your photos on photo paper. Please avoid writing or labeling on the back of the photo, unless to identify a variety or person.
A panel of three judges will judge photos received and their decisions will be final. At the discretion of the judges, photos not selected in the current contest may be held for further consideration in future contests. Please provide AIS with a self-addressed stamped envelope if you want the photos returned. Photos will otherwise not be returned and may be destroyed when not selected.
Where to send your photos and entry:
The American Iris Society Photo Contest, c/o Kitty Loberg, 1900
Mountain View Lane, Redwood Valley, Calif. 95470,
Send inquiries to 
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Entry Form:
Photo caption names and names of persons in photos, if any (for reference purposes)
#1 __________________________________ #2 __________________________________
#3 __________________________________ #4 __________________________________
#5___________________________________ Youth: If this is a youth entry, please tell us your age: _____
I am the person who took the photographs enclosed, and I have not assigned any of my rights associated with these photographs to any third party. By entering the photo contest I am hereby authorizing The American Iris Society to use winning photographs in publications, in brochures, on the Internet, and for other promotional uses.
Signature _____________________________________ Date _____________________
Name ________________________________________
Address ______________________________________ City/State/Zip ________________________________
Email ________________________________________ Phone _(_____)_______________
(Receipt of photos will be acknowledged by email. Please provide a SASE if you want a receipt by mail.)