tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12119654279843993572024-03-13T07:33:41.234-07:00Cherokee County 4-H Photography ProjectTo make the best photographers better...Cherokee County 4-Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00602876941184975807noreply@blogger.comBlogger159125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211965427984399357.post-19022654543794419792016-03-09T09:47:00.002-08:002016-03-09T09:47:37.582-08:00Photography Contest Opportunity<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-njur9ZdgjBE/VuBhd8jNhGI/AAAAAAAACIk/9xGL-7dyKZ4/s1600/HEADER4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="62" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-njur9ZdgjBE/VuBhd8jNhGI/AAAAAAAACIk/9xGL-7dyKZ4/s320/HEADER4.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.32px;">Photo contest opportunity for Jr. High/High School students. This is NOT a 4-H sponsored event, but I wanted to share in case we have some who want to participate. </span><i class="_4-k1 img sp_fM-mz8spZ1b sx_5371b4" style="background-color: white; background-image: url("/rsrc.php/v2/yx/r/pimRBh7B6ER.png"); background-position: 0px -340px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: auto; color: #141823; display: inline-block; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; height: 16px; line-height: 19.32px; vertical-align: -3px; width: 16px;"><u style="left: -999999px; position: absolute;">smile emoticon</u></i><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.32px;"> Thank you, </span><a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100003061952161" href="https://www.facebook.com/kim.bentoncherokeeco" style="background-color: white; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.32px; text-decoration: none;">K</a>im Benton<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.32px;"> for sending us the info. </span><i class="_4-k1 img sp_fM-mz8spZ1b sx_5371b4" style="background-color: white; background-image: url("/rsrc.php/v2/yx/r/pimRBh7B6ER.png"); background-position: 0px -340px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: auto; color: #141823; display: inline-block; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; height: 16px; line-height: 19.32px; vertical-align: -3px; width: 16px;"><u style="left: -999999px; position: absolute;">smile emoticon</u></i><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.32px;"> Click the link for rules and details. If you enter, please share your photo with us!</span></span><br />
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<span data-offset-key="ftuch-0-0"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Mark you calendars! :-) I just confirmed with Willie that the Ext. Office is available the dates we wanted for our workshops and County Photo Judging Contest. Here are the dates and times.</span></span></div>
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<span data-offset-key="b8g55-0-0"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Remember; you don't have to attend all workshops to compete, but the more you attend the better knowledge you have. We will also post what we cover on the FB page and the blog for those who have to miss. We'll work out more workshops after county. For those interested in being on an Int. or Sr. team for state, but let us know. We will really want to meet/practice with you after county up to State Roundup. :-)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; line-height: 19.32px;">We are SO VERY PROUD of each of you who submitted photos to the county contest. </span><i class="_4-k1 img sp_fM-mz8spZ1b sx_5371b4" style="background-color: white; background-image: url("/rsrc.php/v2/yx/r/pimRBh7B6ER.png"); background-position: 0px -340px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: auto; color: #141823; display: inline-block; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; height: 16px; line-height: 19.32px; vertical-align: -3px; width: 16px;"><u style="left: -999999px; position: absolute;">smile emoticon</u></i><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; line-height: 19.32px;"> I cant wait to see how you all do at District/State and with the Photography Judging project. </span><i class="_4-k1 img sp_fM-mz8spZ1b sx_5371b4" style="background-color: white; background-image: url("/rsrc.php/v2/yx/r/pimRBh7B6ER.png"); background-position: 0px -340px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: auto; color: #141823; display: inline-block; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; height: 16px; line-height: 19.32px; vertical-align: -3px; width: 16px;"><u style="left: -999999px; position: absolute;">smile emoticon</u></i><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; line-height: 19.32px;"> Not all of the participants were able to attend last night, but I wanted to post the pictures of the ones who were there with their ribbons. Also; this is the photo that won Best in Show. It was taken by Livia Sessions with Cloverleaf Club. This was her "Night Photography" entry. I will be posting the other photos in the next couple of days to showcase the photos that were submitted. We have some GREAT talent in Cherokee County!!</span></span>WendyDarlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342846394629044234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211965427984399357.post-50928660168973103362016-01-20T08:20:00.002-08:002016-01-20T08:20:28.011-08:00A few changes to enter District<span style="font-size: x-large;">There have been a few changes made to enter the District photography contest. I am pasting part of the email we received from Wanda at the District Office below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">4-H Connect is now open for District 5 Photography Contest registrations. The information for the contest is attached. <b>There are a couple of changes from the dates listed on the Advance Organizer, so please make a note. <u></u><u></u></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Due to 4-H Connect being unavailable from February 19<sup>th</sup> thru <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_953278195" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">midnight</span></span> February 29<sup>th</sup> for the transition to Extension, the new deadline is <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_953278197" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">March 1, 2016</span></span> at the regular fee of $8.00 plus $0.50 per photo. Late registration will be until <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_953278198" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">March 4, 2016</span></span> with a late fee of $25 added to the regular fees.<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Please be sure the entry photos follow the formatting and labeling instructions (#4 of the attached rules). Each photo must be submitted as an <b>attachment</b> via email to <a href="mailto:d54h@ag.tamu.edu" target="_blank" wotsearchprocessed="true">d54h@ag.tamu.edu</a> with the subject of the email the member’s name and county. More than one photo can be attached to the email, the member does not need to send separate emails for each photo.<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Entries will be showcased in a running slide presentation during District Roundup on April 30,
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><u></u> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">So, you have a little extra time to submit your photos to District, but be sure you email them to the email address above AND enter them at 4-H Connect. Both must be done for you to be entered. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">District is open to Junior-Senior levels and you may enter 1 photo per category. Please, review the following rules for you submissions to District and pay special attention to how you should email them. It is a little different than what we did at County.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>R</b><b>ULES</b>:</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;">1. State 4-H Photography judging criteria will be used except as stated in this memorandum.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />2. This contest is open to all 4-H members enrolled in the third through twelfth grades, as of August 31,<br />2015.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />4. All entries for the 2016 District 5 4-H Photography Contest will be completed using the 4-H Connect<br />system and e-mail. Please read and follow the submission guidelines very carefully to ensure correct<br />entry classification.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><b>Formatting Your Photograph:</b><br /><span style="color: #221e1f;">Photographs should be taken at the highest resolution possible. Photographs must be in a .jpeg, .jpg, or<br />.gif formation. Files submitted may not be larger than 2,048k (2MB). Best of Show winners may be<br />asked to submit a high-resolution file or an original negative, print, or slide.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #221e1f;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="color: black;"><b>Labeling/Naming Your Photograph:</b><br /><span style="color: #221e1f;">Each photograph will need to be clearly labeled with the age division, category, county, last name, and<br />first name. File name should include an “_” between each of the items:<br />age_category_county_last_first.jpg.</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #221e1f;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #221e1f;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><i>Example: John Smith in 7</i><i>th </i><i>grade from Clover County entering the Details & Marco category would</i><br /><i>upload a file labeled: “Intermediate_Details_Clover_Smith_John.jpg”</i></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #221e1f;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #221e1f;"><span style="color: #231f20;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><b>CATEGORY FILE LABEL NAME CATEGORY FILE LABEL NAME</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #221e1f;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #221e1f;"><span style="color: #231f20;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b>ANIMALS - DOMESTIC Domestic MARINE/AQUATICS Marine<br />ANIMALS - WILDLIFE Wildlife NATURE/LANDSCAPE Nature<br />CATCH ALL All NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY Night<br />DETAILS & MACROS Details PEOPLE People<br />DIGITAL DARKROOM Darkroom PLANT/FLORA Plant<br />DOMINANT COLOR Dominant STORY BOARD Story<br />ELEMENTS OF DESIGN Elements THEME Theme<br />FOOD Food</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #221e1f;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #221e1f;"><span style="color: #231f20;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="color: black;">E-mailing Photographs:<br />In the subject line of the e-mail, include the name of the 4-H member and their county. Example—<br />Member Name, Clover County. Please make sure the photograph(s) is attached before sending. No<br />text is needed in the body of the e-mail. E-mails can come from personal e-mail addresses as well as<br />county Extension office e-mails. Send photographs to <span style="color: blue;">d54h@ag.tamu.edu <span style="color: black;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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WendyDarlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342846394629044234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211965427984399357.post-10307897662890185992015-12-30T12:02:00.002-08:002015-12-30T12:02:23.841-08:00County Deadline approaching<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.32px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Just a reminder that the deadline to enter the photos for the county photography contest is January 14th at 5:00 pm. You will submit them through email to wendysdarling@gmail.com following the instructions in the 4-H State photography guidelines. If you have any questions please let me know.</span></span>WendyDarlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342846394629044234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211965427984399357.post-49232397991745346652015-11-24T06:49:00.001-08:002015-11-24T06:50:25.853-08:00Bokeh/Photography article<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fz8JPJciGvk/VlR44su36sI/AAAAAAAACCI/Mimg26aKf9g/s1600/4182681328_ef761985dd_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fz8JPJciGvk/VlR44su36sI/AAAAAAAACCI/Mimg26aKf9g/s320/4182681328_ef761985dd_z.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Last night we talked about Bokeh as well as focus and I told many of you that I'd share an article I received in my email. <span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; line-height: 19.32px;">There are also some great examples and questions in the comments you might find helpful.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; line-height: 19.32px;"> </span></span><br />
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WendyDarlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342846394629044234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211965427984399357.post-10165557781791007632015-11-22T15:40:00.000-08:002015-11-22T15:40:14.452-08:00Workshop Reminder and Location Change<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.32px;">The Photography workshop has been moved to the Rusk </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.32px;">5:00ish - 6:00 for the rest of the workshop. </span><i class="_4-k1 img sp_fM-mz8spZ1b sx_5371b4" style="background-color: white; background-image: url(https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/rsrc.php/v2/yx/r/pimRBh7B6ER.png); background-position: 0px -340px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: auto; color: #141823; display: inline-block; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; height: 16px; line-height: 19.32px; vertical-align: -3px; width: 16px;"><u style="left: -999999px; position: absolute;">smile emoticon</u></i><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19.32px;"> We look </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.32px;">might also want a sweater or jacket. </span></span>WendyDarlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342846394629044234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211965427984399357.post-83660996188140968652015-10-26T19:43:00.003-07:002015-10-26T19:43:57.990-07:00Curriculum link/Next Workshop<span style="font-size: large;">We had a great workshop tonight! Glad to see so many there. :-)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.4-hmall.org/Product/book-bundles/photography-curriculum-10-pins-bundle/PC-4B.aspx"><span style="color: red;">Here is the photography curriculum</span> </a>we told you about tonight; in case you are interested. Remember, if you homeschool this is a also a great elective choice. :-) You can get the bundle that this links to, or get the books individually as needed. They are on sale through Thursday. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our next workshop will be November 23rd at 4:00 pm. Tabitha will teach "Focus" and the kids will go around the square taking photos to practice. We will finish up back at the Ext. Office to practice photo judging and look at the photos the kids took :-)</span><br />
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<br />WendyDarlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342846394629044234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211965427984399357.post-6790351416242270632015-09-29T20:23:00.003-07:002015-09-29T20:23:38.669-07:00County Photography and Photo Judging Contest dates<span style="font-size: large;">Mark your calendars!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The dates for the County Photography Contest and Photo Judging have been set. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">All entries to the photography contest may be emailed to wendysdarling@gmail.com by 5:00 pm January 14, 2016. Please, be sure to follow the submission guidelines stated in the State guidelines as far as size, and what to put on the subject line.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Judges will have the week of January 18th-22nd to judge the photos. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Photography Judging contest will coincide with County Roundup on January 30th. All awards, including the photography awards, will be given that day after Roundup.</span><br />
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<br />WendyDarlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342846394629044234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211965427984399357.post-66508873370842186552015-09-29T09:17:00.004-07:002015-09-29T09:17:50.260-07:00Photography Opportunity! :-)<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7xAEWE2ogCU/Vgq5jak80NI/AAAAAAAAB-M/09JL-uq535M/s1600/12088043_480598145435641_8693922594274251945_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="217" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7xAEWE2ogCU/Vgq5jak80NI/AAAAAAAAB-M/09JL-uq535M/s320/12088043_480598145435641_8693922594274251945_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">For anyone who is interested; I have a couple of phone books you can have for entrance fees. 4-H photography kids; this would be a fantastic opportunity to get some photography practice in, and maybe some great shots to enter in the contest. It's supposed to be a beautiful weekend!! :-)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>THIS weekend, October 3 - 4 from 9am - 4pm is Phone Book </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>Recycle Days at <a href="http://caldwellzoo.org/"><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Caldwell Zoo</b></span></a> in Tyler. Get in Free!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>Help our Earth and get FREE admission to the zoo. T<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">ake an old </span></i></span></div>
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<br />WendyDarlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342846394629044234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211965427984399357.post-46904419005129818142015-09-25T11:14:00.001-07:002015-09-25T11:20:50.406-07:002016 Guidelines/District Deadline<span style="font-size: large;">The new guidelines for the Photography Project have been released. Most of the rules appear to be the same as last year, but please be sure to read through them all.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">View guidelines and information <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/project_photography/">HERE</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">County and District will follow these same guidelines; however the entrance fees and submission deadlines will be different.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">County Level will accept photos from Pee Wee and up; and there is no entrance fee for County Level.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">District Fees will be announced when we find out; the deadline for District entries is February 24, 2016. This is for Junior - Seniors.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The new "theme" this year is “<b>4-H, Ribbons, Awards and Recognition”</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Description:</u>
Theme photo focuses on a subject announced and
outlined in the contest rules and guidelines. For
2015-2016 the theme is “4-H, Ribbons, Awards
and Recognition”. This year the theme will focus
still life arrangements of 4-H awards, ribbons,
recognition. The arrangement and positioning
of items will be strongly evaluated as well as the
quality of the photo. Photo should create emotion
and have impact!</span><br />
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Livestock show auction, winning photos.
School, sports, church, or any outside of
4-H awards. The theme is to highlight
4-H awards. </span><br />
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</u>A senior 4-H members awards, ribbons,
belt buckles, and/or plaques arranged so
it creates a strong story of success or the
impact of 4-H.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We will have copies of this guidelines available at the information meeting September 26th. </span>WendyDarlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342846394629044234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211965427984399357.post-83144468159562601812015-09-14T11:24:00.001-07:002015-09-14T11:24:22.002-07:00Photo Opportunities<span style="font-size: x-large;">The photography information class will be held September 26th at 1:00-2:00, but that does not mean you have to wait to start taking those photos! :-)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">All photos taken between January 2015 up until the day of the deadline to enter the county, district, or state contests are eligible.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">You have lots of great opportunities to take advantage of right now!! Do you plan to attend the East Texas State Fair? There are people, animals, night time shots with the lights, </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">and all sorts of things that would qualify for any of the 15 categories available.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Take a look around you and think "outside of the box". We will see you on the 26th!! :-)</span>WendyDarlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342846394629044234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211965427984399357.post-61644192955124255472015-08-18T18:58:00.000-07:002015-08-19T09:38:50.561-07:00Photography/Photo Judging Info Meeting<span style="font-size: x-large;">The 2015-2016 4-H year is upon us. There will be an informational meeting on September 26th. We will meet from 1:00 - 2:00 at the Extension Office in Rusk. Bring your camera if you have one. :-) This is open to 4-H participants of all ages.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>WendyDarlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342846394629044234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211965427984399357.post-13805979635157714882015-07-12T19:51:00.000-07:002015-07-12T19:51:06.812-07:00Online Photography Class<span style="font-size: large;">Recently a young friend of mine told me about a site that offered classes online for free IF you catch them live streaming. After that, you have to pay for the class. SO, I've been watching for upcoming photography classes. There is one this Tuesday, July 14th, and I wanted to post it for any one who may be interested. I have not viewed the class, and due to work will only be able to view part of it, so if you get a chance to watch it, please share what you learned with the rest of us. :-)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.creativelive.com/courses/innovative-techniques-for-outdoor-photography-with-george-lepp">https://www.creativelive.com/courses/innovative-techniques-for-outdoor-photography-with-george-lepp</a></span>WendyDarlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342846394629044234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211965427984399357.post-63216321430495474692015-07-06T10:46:00.004-07:002015-07-06T10:46:59.924-07:00Basic Outdoor Photography Class class at Mission Tejas State Park<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a-fqQA9RWNY/VZq8l311oiI/AAAAAAAAB8A/DiPmhYfgTKc/s1600/Mission-Tejas_0689.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="144" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a-fqQA9RWNY/VZq8l311oiI/AAAAAAAAB8A/DiPmhYfgTKc/s320/Mission-Tejas_0689.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">There will be a "Basic Outdoor Photography" class offered at <a href="http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/mission-tejas"><span style="background-color: white; color: red;">Mission Tejas State Park</span></a> on July 11, 2015 at 9:00 am.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Learn basic outdoor photography tips from an expert. Bring a point & shoot or DSL camera. Check in the office for the meeting point. This class meets at 9:00 am the 2nd Saturday of each month. The instructor for this class is Jack Coleman. <b>Don't forget your water and bug spray!! </b>The class is FREE; however, there is a $2.00 park entry fee for all age 13 years old and older. They are located on HWY 21 between Alto and Crocket. Please call 936-687-2394 if you have any questions."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This would be a wonderful opportunity to learn some tips and take some photos before the photography project begins again. Great for the whole family! :-)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;">REMINDER</span>** The deadline to enter the <a href="http://www.etstatefair.com/events/2015/photography-contest"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">East Texas State Fair photo contest</span></a> is August 27th. See the website for details. </span>WendyDarlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342846394629044234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211965427984399357.post-4378193715830570392015-06-26T19:30:00.005-07:002015-06-26T19:30:57.082-07:00Summertime/Vacation photos<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-w9SOf8w1048/VY4Kc72rYPI/AAAAAAAAB7g/CBfECYw4LY0/s1600/People_Malachi-Hey-Bexar-County.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="308" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-w9SOf8w1048/VY4Kc72rYPI/AAAAAAAAB7g/CBfECYw4LY0/s400/People_Malachi-Hey-Bexar-County.jpg" width="400" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Just a reminder; photos from January 2015 through the due date of any photo contest are eligible for entry to the 4-H Photography Contest. :-)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, don't forget about those graduation, vacation, and "summer fun" photos. Have <span style="color: orange;">FUN</span> and take some time to play with the camera and take some photos this summer :-) Visit the <span style="color: #38761d;"><a href="http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/statephotography/">website</a> </span>for a reminder of the categories.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To view the 2014 Best in Show results just visit the website <span style="color: #6aa84f;"><a href="http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/bos14/">HERE</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="bold" style="font-weight: bold;">Date: </span>Sept 25 - Oct 04, 2015<br /><span class="bold" style="font-weight: bold;">Location: </span><a href="http://www.etstatefair.com/events/location/harvey-convention-center/path/srcEvent=145" id="MainContent_content_uc_generalInfo_rptr_locations_hlnk_location_0" itemprop="location" style="color: #2f9e17;">Harvey Convention Center</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For the 100th East Texas State Fair, we have a special category - Heritage and History - to showcase East Texas historical landmarks.</span></div>
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WendyDarlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342846394629044234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211965427984399357.post-78230329714339193022015-06-21T17:16:00.001-07:002015-06-21T17:16:28.790-07:00County and State results<span style="font-size: large;">I must apologize for this being so late. Here are the results for County Photography Contest, County Photo Judging, the State photography contest, and State Photo Judging. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">This year we had only 3 contestants. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Here are this year's results: <span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;">Kara Wofford (a Junior) had 10 <span class="il">photograph</span> entries and received 4 blue ribbons, 5 red ribbons, and 1 white ribbon.</span></span><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;">
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">John Wofford (an Intermediate) had 7 <span class="il">photograph</span> entries and received 2 blue ribbons, 4 red ribbons, and 1 white ribbon.</span></div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gu9DnEd-seE/VYdRCDxCNfI/AAAAAAAAB6c/0rh9dYwIur4/s1600/Cross.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gu9DnEd-seE/VYdRCDxCNfI/AAAAAAAAB6c/0rh9dYwIur4/s320/Cross.jpg" width="254" /></a><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">These siblings are all members of Bluebonnet 4-H Club and this is their first year to participate in the <span class="il">Photography</span> project.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">.David Wingard and Austin Patterson both competed in the County Photo Judging contest at County Roundup and both did VERY well. David received a blue ribbon and Austin received a red ribbon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">At State Round Up David received a blue ribbon for his photo he took of Austin and entered into the "People" category.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Austin placed 2nd out of ALL of the individual Intermediates who were there! Her first year to participate in 4-H and the first year for in the Photo Judging project for our county.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are so very proud of EVERYONE who participated in the Photography and Photo Judging projects. We look forward to next year, and pray that we have even MORE participation! :-)</span>WendyDarlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342846394629044234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211965427984399357.post-12164285429813685292015-01-12T15:53:00.003-08:002015-01-12T15:53:23.574-08:00Reminder for District<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #ebe9d8; line-height: 24px;"><u>Here is the information for District Photography. </u></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The District Office will be accepting entries until <b>February 17, 201</b>5. All contestant registration</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">information should be completed on 4-H Connect by this date. All pictures must be received by the</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">due date and in the specified format or the entry will be disqualified.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Entry fees for the District contest are $8.00 per person plus $.50 per photo. You will be notified as</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">soon as the contest registration becomes available on 4-H Connect.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Entries will be showcased in a running slide presentation during District Roundup on April 25,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2015. Selected photos will also be used on the District 5 website and may be used for marketing</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the subject line of the e-mail, include the name of the 4-H member and their county. Example—</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Member Name, Clover County. Please make sure the photograph(s) is attached before sending. No</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">text is needed in the body of the e-mail. E-mails can come from personal e-mail addresses as well as</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">county Extension office e-mails. Send photographs to <b>d54h@ag.tamu.edu .</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">*** Please be sure to follow all of the <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/files/2014/09/14-15_photo_rules_state_contest.pdf">guidelines</a> </span>and remember to register <a href="https://4honline.com/">at https://4honline.com/</a> for this event as well as emailing them to the address listed above.</span></b>WendyDarlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342846394629044234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211965427984399357.post-78268797032035703262015-01-12T15:21:00.000-08:002015-01-12T15:21:01.988-08:00Photography Judging Information<div class="MsoNormal">
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begin THIS Thursday night, January 15<sup>th</sup>. We will meet at 6:00pm at the Extension
Office in Rusk. We will then meet every
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how to judge a photo technically (i.e. looking for lighting, composition,
interesting subject matter, focus, etc.)
This project teaching the participant develop critical thinking and
decision making skills. It will also
help you develop your photography skills.
This is actually a VERY FUN project, and costs NOTHING except your
expenses to the competitions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Tabitha
Patterson (owner of Borrowed Moments Photography and Professional
Photographer) will be leading the classes and will focus on one aspect of photography each week. You will also learn what is involved in the
project/competition and practice that.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This is a new project, and is NOT a qualifying
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an invitational event at State Roundup. That
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This is an <b>amazing</b>
opportunity for Intermediates and younger Seniors to see what all State Roundup
is about. IF you would like to be on a
team you will need to be able to attend state Round up on June 8<sup>th</sup> –
12<sup>th</sup>. Photography Judging
Competition is the afternoon of the 9<sup>th. </sup>More information will be
given at the class on Thursday, but if you have any questions, etc. please
contact Wendy Emprimo 903-721-7897.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Intermediates and Seniors may go to State.
We REALLY want to take at least one team in each division (more if we
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projects; to see that you are “expanding your interests”. This would be a good one to start with. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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WendyDarlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342846394629044234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211965427984399357.post-11769865372596051642014-12-17T19:41:00.000-08:002014-12-17T19:42:19.045-08:00District Info and reminders<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-upu_Se0IwEk/VJJK6sSZnmI/AAAAAAAAB0k/CLMZwUHwNHA/s1600/233-425x277-Christian_poems.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-upu_Se0IwEk/VJJK6sSZnmI/AAAAAAAAB0k/CLMZwUHwNHA/s1600/233-425x277-Christian_poems.jpg" height="260" width="400" /></a><span style="font-size: x-large;">We now have the information for the County and District Photography Contests. Remember, District is NOT a qualifying event; all Juniors - Seniors may participate at District without having first competed at county. However, having the feedback from the judges at county sure does help, and county is FREE to participate. :-)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Everyone may participate at County and it, again, entry is FREE. <span style="color: red;"> The deadline to enter County is January 7th at 5:00 pm</span>. All entries need to be emailed to Willie and in the format specified in the State guidelines, so please be sure to read those. Judging will take place the following week and results will be posted here on the blog.</span><br />
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17, 2015. All contestant registration<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">We are right in the middle of the holidays, so be sure to keep those cameras handy. Remember, some of the BEST photos are not staged; they just happen. Be ready Christmas morning for the surprised/happy shots. The "bed hair" from the little ones, etc. Be creative and direct the family in some photos, or the pets. Don't forget about New Years and the outdoor light displays, etc. AND THE FOOD. :-) Practice the techniques and HAVE FUN. :-) Don't forget about weather changes; we have had some GORGEOUS sunsets and cloud patterns lately. There are 15 categories you can enter; take advantage of them.</span></div>
WendyDarlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342846394629044234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211965427984399357.post-50621397125110346682014-11-26T07:22:00.001-08:002014-11-26T07:36:12.500-08:00NEW Photography contest: Photo Judging<span style="font-size: large;">About a year ago a new project was added to the 4-H Program; Photography Judging.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This project teaches students HOW to judge a photo. It teaches them what to look for such as composition, lighting, subject matter, etc. The same things judges look for in the photography project when the kids submit the photos.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This could be a HUGE benefit for those who like to take photos, and who enter photos to the photography contest. This will help you learn to better judge your own photos to help you improve.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The photo judging project is an individual as well as a team project. For county and district we can have Jr., Int. and Sr. teams participate. District will be held at District Roundup in April.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is NOT an advancing project, much like the photography project itself. It is an invitational event at State Roundup, which means if we can get intermediate and senior teams together then we can plan to go to State Roundup. ;-) This would be a wonderful experience, especially for the intermediates.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There will be an informational meeting about this project on December 9th at 6:30 at the Extension Office. If your child is interested please attend if at all possible to get more information. Otherwise you may contact Wendy Emprimo to get the information.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This will also be a project that will require several classes/workshops. One of the things we will decide at the meeting is when we can meet to do this. Tabitha Patterson will be doing the teaching.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We would LOVE to have at least one or two Intermediate and Senior teams to take to state to represent Cherokee County. This would be the first year this project is being done in our county and we are very excited about it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">State Roundup is the week of June 8th - 12th with the photo judging contest being held on June 9th. More info on that will be at the meeting. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We look forward to seeing you all there!! :-)</span>WendyDarlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342846394629044234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211965427984399357.post-69482676018770995682014-11-17T15:49:00.004-08:002014-11-17T15:49:33.881-08:00Workshop Cancelled!<span style="font-size: x-large;">Due to the impending storms/cold the weatherman is calling for this weekend we are going to reschedule the photography workshop. As soon as I have a date from Tabitha I will let y'all know.</span>WendyDarlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342846394629044234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211965427984399357.post-75281960976182213542014-11-06T19:20:00.001-08:002014-11-06T19:26:03.360-08:00Photography Camp<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Photography Safari</u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Patti Suler</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Northwest Houston Photo Club</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Patti and the Safari Guides will take you on a field experience for a real life photography outing. Youth will learn the basics of composition and what makes an interesting photo. They will work with the photographers on a scavenger hunt of interesting subject matter. The safari review conducted at the end of the day will offer participants opportunities for feedback on their best shots. Bring your cameras and a media card.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Wanderlust for Travel Photography</u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wayne R. Wendel</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bridgeland Photography Club</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wayne will take you on his unique adventures and share the rules of thumb for travel photography. His presentation will include basic elements of photography, equipment, and composition to telling the story of your trip through pictures. This will be an adventure you will not want to miss. Bring your camera and wanderlust for traveling.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">William Banik</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Houston Photographic Society </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">William plans to get participants so close to insects that the details will be awesome. He shares all the techniques for adapting equipment to capture amazing creatures. Participants will learn the secrets of getting close up and personal with the subject. "The Wizard" will pull the curtain on the technology that makes it all happen </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Wicked Photography!</u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Paul Batchelder</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Northwest Houston Photo Club</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Wicked Photography" challenges participants to capture sensational images using low light, night and other dark specialties. Join Paul Batchelder to explore easy and creative ways to shoot stunning photos. This interactive program includes: Low Light - Night Shooting, Black and White, Stop Action, Aerial Photography, Zoom Blur, and Fireworks. Bring your camera.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Houston Photographic Society </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">George will create magic with light and guide participants to explore the techniques for of painting with light. Participants will need to know how to do a time exposure on their camera and bring a tripod. This will be close up work in a dark room using flashlights, cameras, tripods and your imagination!<br /><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nature Seekers will explore the unique beginnings to a new perspective on nature photography and take you on a journey to perfect your hunting skills. This session will cover all the basics from equipment to shutter speed and seeking out the right subject. Cletus will provide a short field experience filled with nature observation and still life set up. Bring your camera and adventurous spirit.</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></div>
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WendyDarlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15342846394629044234noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211965427984399357.post-24676357079999193762014-10-20T13:12:00.001-07:002014-10-20T13:12:24.672-07:00Reminder!!!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_4-9nphST6g/VEVsW2S0LtI/AAAAAAAABzM/qu2l8xbQ3VY/s1600/1000x1000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_4-9nphST6g/VEVsW2S0LtI/AAAAAAAABzM/qu2l8xbQ3VY/s1600/1000x1000.jpg" height="320" width="307" /></a><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">The Holidays are HERE!!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">There will be many opportunities to get some great shots in the next few months. Costumes; night photography of those Jack-O-Lanters; FOOD, presents, lights, family and friends.... the list is endless. Keep your camera with you and take advantage of this time of year. :-)</span><br />
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