The CMBHA is running a Digital Photography Competition with the Theme -

I must go down to the seas again… John Masefield.

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What are we looking for?

We are looking for digital photographs which encapsulate the universal draw of the sea and the marine landscape as evoked by the famous Masefield poem Sea Fever (reproduced here for those who didn’t learn it at school!). The compelling appeal of all things Maritime is still evident today in the popularity of the recreational, leisure and sporting opportunities that the marine environment has to offer and the Association seeks to promote as one of its objects. For this competition the image must have an identifiable connection to Carrickfergus Marina and Harbour although we would consider that a Carrick boat with a backdrop of Sydney Harbour bridge would fit the bill so this rule should not be considered too limiting!

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places and entries which are commended by the judges will be displayed on the website at the discretion of the committee.

Rules

• Open to any amateur photographers
• Digital images must have an visible connection to Carrick Marina or harbour to be eligible.
• Max of three images per entry
• Entries must be submitted through the CMBHS website marked 2011 photo competition with an accompanying name and contact details (phone, mobile and email preferably).
• Digital Images should be submitted electronically as a jpeg file or commonly used equivalent format. If transmission is not successful or for any reason the image file cannot be opened the entry will be considered ineligible. Entries will be displayed on the website until the closing date for receipt of entries which is 30^th September 2011 at midnight.
• The photographer shall retain copyright of his or her images but grant the CMBHA full rights to publish the photographs on the Association website or in relation to the promotion of the Association or publicity relating to the association or competition.
• The competition will be judged by a simple majority opinion of a quorum of the committee present for the judging and chaired by Association Chairman who shall have a casting vote if required.
• The committee claim no particular knowledge of, or expertise in, digital photography other than “they know what they like.So their decisions will be final in all respects related to the operation of the competition including eligibility to enter, judging, awarding of prizes and use of entrants images for the promotion or publicity in relation to the Objects of The Association.
• Submission of an entry to the competition signifies complete agreement of the rules as stated.

Sea-Fever

I must down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by,
And the wheels kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking,
And a grey mist on the sea’s face, and a grey dawn breaking.

I must down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,
And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.

I must down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life,
To the gull’s way and the whale’s way where the wind’s like a whetted knife;
And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover
And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick’s over.

By John Masefield (1878-1967).
(English Poet Laureate, 1930-1967.)