Post by TweakFox on Nov 17, 2009 16:29:44 GMT -8
I've had a lot of question on how the races will be judged, so I've decided to post something to clear it all up! ^^
Following this example is a good way to start: Example
The general idea is to make the photos as realistic as possible! So here is a description of the different positions that make up a real sled dog team (starting from the front and working our way back).
Lead Dogs: Your most reliable intelligent dogs go up front. They lead your team, listen to your commands and really set the pace for your team.
Swing Dogs: They follow the Lead Dogs, help set the pace of the team and steer/turn the sled.
Team Dogs: The engine! They are your power source!
Wheel Dogs: The largest/strongest members of your team.
HOW THE RACES ARE JUDGED
1. The races are judged based on how neat and tidy your team looks.
. Do they work well together?
. Is everyone running nicely in line?
. Is everyone going the same direction?
2. Are the individual parts of your team doing their jobs?
. Above I have given descriptions for all the different positions. How well can you make your dogs look like those different positions?
3. Have you followed the rules?
4. Eyes?
. Dogs may be looking either at the camera or ahead. They may NOT be looking behind or in any other direction that is not ahead or at the camera.
5. Legs?
. Be creative. Look at real team photos. The dogs may be running with outstretch legs or tucked in. You do need to think about which dog is going to be posed which way.
. Ex. Lead dogs are moving forward, they are leaders. How would you pose a dog who needs to look like they are a leader who is moving forward?
I hope this helps! Good luck!
Following this example is a good way to start: Example
The general idea is to make the photos as realistic as possible! So here is a description of the different positions that make up a real sled dog team (starting from the front and working our way back).
Lead Dogs: Your most reliable intelligent dogs go up front. They lead your team, listen to your commands and really set the pace for your team.
Swing Dogs: They follow the Lead Dogs, help set the pace of the team and steer/turn the sled.
Team Dogs: The engine! They are your power source!
Wheel Dogs: The largest/strongest members of your team.
HOW THE RACES ARE JUDGED
1. The races are judged based on how neat and tidy your team looks.
. Do they work well together?
. Is everyone running nicely in line?
. Is everyone going the same direction?
2. Are the individual parts of your team doing their jobs?
. Above I have given descriptions for all the different positions. How well can you make your dogs look like those different positions?
3. Have you followed the rules?
4. Eyes?
. Dogs may be looking either at the camera or ahead. They may NOT be looking behind or in any other direction that is not ahead or at the camera.
5. Legs?
. Be creative. Look at real team photos. The dogs may be running with outstretch legs or tucked in. You do need to think about which dog is going to be posed which way.
. Ex. Lead dogs are moving forward, they are leaders. How would you pose a dog who needs to look like they are a leader who is moving forward?
I hope this helps! Good luck!