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Published 01/10/2013

4. Be Different.

Try to be different and stand out from the crowd. Although having a good stock of images helps, it is generally more successful to go out and specifically shoot for a competition. Where possible, you must attempt to stop the judges in their track with something a bit 'out of the box.' Going for the obvious and for cliches will rarely get you anywhere. Try to be different and research the theme in depth before you start shooting.

Keep that camera down and use your brain and your eyes to plan your photographs. Few images are successful by chance - the vast majority of successful images are the result of painstaking observation, thought and preparation.

Getting the judges to notice is daunting, but take the time to read the regulations in depth so you fully understand what the organiser is asking for. Then think about the type of image most entrants would submit and make sure to keep clear of that type of photograph, then conduct research into how you can make yours different.

5. Technique.

Perfect technique in competitions is a must. You will make the judge's work easy if you fail in the right technique as this will give the judge a reason to summarily dismiss your work in favour of other images which do not carry technical flaws. Exposure, composition, cropping, focusing, colour enhancements and editing should be of a professional standard.

Avoid over processing the photographs.

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