*PhotographersClub would like to announce the beginning of its September Feature Contest called "Up Close and Personal". The winner of this contest will win a feature on the front page of *PhotographersClub for the entire month of September.

What are the Requirements for Entering?
In order to enter our contest you must be a member of the club. (How to Join)

Contest Details
The theme for the contest is "Up Close and Personal". It is a contest for macro/closeup photography.
We will accept only one entry from each member.
You are allowed to submit either a new piece done exclusively for the contest or one which has already been uploaded to your gallery for some time.
Send your entry to *PhotographersClub via note with the subject "Contest Entry".
The contest opens today, Friday, August 17 and will close on Friday, August 24.
Judging will commence on Saturday, August 25.

What is Macro/Closeup Photography?
From Wikipedia: [link]
Macro Photography tutorial: [link]
(Don't worry if you don't have a macro lens; you don't necessarily need one to do macro/closeup photography )

Some examples of macro/close-up photography on deviantART:


Judges Needed
We need judges for our contest! Anyone who's interested in being a judge for this contest who believes he/she has the qualities of a good judge, please note =silber-englein with the subject "Contest Judge" and give her a brief summary of why you believe you are eligible for the job.

More Prizes?
If anyone is interested in donating prizes for the contest (e.g. journal features, subscriptions etc.) please note =silber-englein with the subject "Prize". Thanks in advance!

Tips for Increasing your Chances of Winning
Be original.
Be experimental.
Do your research.
Have fun!

We look forward to seeing your entries!