Photography a SureShot in Emmons County
Extension Agent Kristen Vetter educated students in March 2008 on the art of photography. More than 300 students enjoyed the availability of 9 digital cameras, a photo printer and photoprint paper made possible through North Dakota 4H. Discussed and studied were 4 rules of photography: Contrast of Color, Focal Point, Zooming In, and the Rule of Thirds. The first three are a bit self explanatory in that you want contrasting color, you need to pick a focal point and you want to zoom in as much as possible without losing the focal point that you want. But the Rule of Thirds is a bit foreign to most. What this means is that you want to imagine a tic-tac-toe board on the display of your camera……Where the lines intersect are called the sweet spots and you want your focal point to be on our around these areas of intersection. What do you think? Are you a scrapbooker or a closet photogorapher? Is this something that you know about? Kristen would like to know. Stop by at her office the next time your in at the NDSU Extension office.
April 12th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
photography and rural ND sounbd like a great combination. I think it woud be a great vaction for out of staters to ventrue to the rural, quiet spots that community members and the kids in yuor community take for granted. SOlitude and a digital camera can turn even the most unimaginative person to become creative. Keep up the good work with these great up to date projects.
April 12th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
Thank you for telling about the ’sweet spots’ on the photo and how that can help you take a better picture.
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April 13th, 2008 at 8:24 am
Some GREAT information Mrs. Vetter. Photoagraphy is alot of fun and any great tips help out! Have a good one!
April 15th, 2008 at 10:47 am
I enjoy photography and scrapbooking. Southcentral North Dakota offers such astounding photography opportunities! What is more beautiful than a tall stand of corn or native flowers near a pond? We are so lucky to live here.
April 15th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Nice job. I read all the entries. Very easy reading and interesting. Didn’t realize this site was out there. Thank You. Ann
April 17th, 2008 at 8:05 am
love to see the photos - hope the youth enjoy the projects - thank you.