Judges will evaluate each picture within the four categories against the others in the same group (as opposed to judging the photos against some external standard -- such as Pulitzer Prize winning photos).

Images will be judged giving 1-5 points for each of these factors: Impact, Composition, Technique. The image with the highest rating (5) in each category must receive 5 points and any others that match the highest rating will also receive 5 points. The image with the lowest rating in each category must receive 1 point. The range of points to be awarded will thus be from 3 to 15.

The points from the three judges will be totalled to determine the winner. Images scoring above a certain number of points will receive honorable mentions.

It may be later this week, rather than earlier before judging is complete. Tim Young, originator of the contest is one of the judges. The others are Kim Andrews and Court Patton - the graphic designer used by Harbour Lights.

Kim's first reaction was amazement at the number and quality of the photo contest entries.