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FAQ - Print Completion Scores, What do they Mean

Q: What is the score to achieve a merit or win status on an image when entering it for competition ?

A: All images that score 80 points or above go through to the annual judging, which takes place at the annual Convention. The winners receive trade-sponsored prizes, trophies and certificates.

Classification	Scoring Range	Merit Status
Exceptional	95-100	Merit
Superior	94-90	Merit
Excellent	85-89	Merit
Deserving Of A Merit	80-84	Merit
Deserving Of A Review (Above Average)	76-79
Average	74-75
Acceptable	70-73
Unacceptable	0-69

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The SWPP 2008 Convention was an outstanding success,
we have 242 days to get ready for the 2009 convention - which starts on January 14, 2009

Photo Quote: The negative is the equivalent of the composer's score, and the print the performance. - Ansel Adams