By Waymon Cox
Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! Photography is a great way to share summer vacations, family events, holidays, and more with others. A great photograph can communicate a message larger than itself, but it doesn’t necessarily require an expensive camera or lots of gear. Great photography begins with the person behind the camera.
On Saturday, July 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., digital photography enthusiasts ages 13 & up can learn the basics of photography and composition during Photography in the Park. We’ll discuss camera settings, useful accessories, and techniques for taking better pictures. Participants are encouraged to bring their own cameras, tripods, and other gear for a mid-day photography walk to practice their skills in a park setting.
Space is limited to ten participants, with a minimum of three required. Workshop admission is $20 per person, including a $10 registration fee due by June 28 (pay the remaining $10 on the day of the workshop). To register or request more information, call Crater of Diamonds State Park at 870-285-3113, or email CraterofDiamonds@arkansas.com. Novices and professionals alike are invited to hone their skills, share ideas, and meet other photographers at Photography in the Park!
Search area last plowed: June 3, 2019
Most recent significant rain: June 7, 2019
Diamond finds for the weeks of June 9 – 16, 2019 (100 points = 1 carat):
June 9 – Derek Decook, Rochester, MN, 4 pt. white; Forest & Brian Page, Joliet, IL, 29 pt. white
June 13 – Jennifer Bopp, Glenwood, AR, 2 pt. white
June 14 – Forest & Brian Page, Joliet, IL, 20 pt. white; Robert McDonald, Cedar Park, TX, 9 pt. white
June 15 – Dale White, Fredericktown, MO, 6 pt. white; Louis McDonald, Houston, TX, 5 pt. white