The term “snapshot” has grown to include a myriad of criteria above and beyond the normal “point and shoot” type images. If you want to know whether your image would be considered as a snapshot you need to answer the following questions truthfully while trying to be as critical and objective as possible.
If your image has already been rejected it might also be a very good exercise to go through the list and see where your image falls short and why it might have been rejected.
The questions 1. Did you put in some thought and planning before creating the image?
2. Does the image have artistic merit?
3. Does the image conform to the rules and norm for the genre? (This includes good composition, clear focal point, quality rendering, suitable colors etc.)
4. Does the image provide something new, unique or special to the genre?
5. Would the image offer universal appeal to a large group of people - especially people with no connection to you (friends/family) or to the subject (if a pet/person)?
6. Would it make a good wallpaper?
7. Do you follow the Code of conduct, abide by moderator decisions and act appropriately to fellow members on the site and in the forums?
8. Have you checked that there are no obvious flaws in the image (such as lamp poles in the foreground, bad lighting etc.)?
9. Is the image you are about to upload, not similarly represented in your galleries to date (multiple times)?
10. Is the image your own original work, or in cases where you use stock images/images from other sources do you have permission to use them and have you included a link to the source?
Scores: The amount of “True” answers will be an indication of how well your image will fare.
1-4 : Your image would most likely be seen as a snapshot. Work on your technique, composition and subject matter and try again.
5-7: Your image stands a very good chance to be accepted. It might not make it to the perms but it should be shown for at least a month before being archived. Congratulations!
8-10: Your image is a cut above the rest. Chances are that it would definitely be accepted and it would most likely even be moved to the permanent galleries. Go forth and continue building on your portfolio of stunning images!
If your image has already been rejected it might also be a very good exercise to go through the list and see where your image falls short and why it might have been rejected.
The questions
1. Did you put in some thought and planning before creating the image?
2. Does the image have artistic merit?
3. Does the image conform to the rules and norm for the genre? (This includes good composition, clear focal point, quality rendering, suitable colors etc.)
4. Does the image provide something new, unique or special to the genre?
5. Would the image offer universal appeal to a large group of people - especially people with no connection to you (friends/family) or to the subject (if a pet/person)?
6. Would it make a good wallpaper?
7. Do you follow the Code of conduct, abide by moderator decisions and act appropriately to fellow members on the site and in the forums?
8. Have you checked that there are no obvious flaws in the image (such as lamp poles in the foreground, bad lighting etc.)?
9. Is the image you are about to upload, not similarly represented in your galleries to date (multiple times)?
10. Is the image your own original work, or in cases where you use stock images/images from other sources do you have permission to use them and have you included a link to the source?
Scores:
The amount of “True” answers will be an indication of how well your image will fare.
1-4 : Your image would most likely be seen as a snapshot. Work on your technique, composition and subject matter and try again.
5-7: Your image stands a very good chance to be accepted. It might not make it to the perms but it should be shown for at least a month before being archived. Congratulations!
8-10: Your image is a cut above the rest. Chances are that it would definitely be accepted and it would most likely even be moved to the permanent galleries. Go forth and continue building on your portfolio of stunning images!