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Page 90 2018 Logan County Fair Lincoln Daily News July 29 - August 5, 2018 hobbyists who take photos because they love to do it. Klemm said the impact and first impression of a photo are very important to him. The photos should follow certain guidelines or rules such as showing color contrast, harmony, pattern and the rule of thirds. Haines said presentation and whether it looks nice is important because the presentation of a print makes it stand out. A photo will do well if it is presented on a nice mount board rather than just pasted on cardboard. Klemm said people still interested in the art side of photos tend to do well. He said sometimes it seems the art of photography is being lost. As for contrast with black and white photos, Haines said high contrast is blacker and whiter in a photo, while low contrast has shades of gray. Both Klemm and Haines have suggestions for ways to get a good photo. One is to bend your knees when taking a photo. Get on eye level or on different levels. For instance, climbing a ladder or taking a photo from below can provide interesting angles. Haines said different angles can give you a completely different picture than if you are just standing straight up. Klemm said it is also important to know the direction of the light and use the light to “paint” with. Watching what is in the background is another important consideration. Klemm said you do not want a telephone pole or a tree “growing” out of somebody’s head. Haines said knowing how to use the camera correctly helps. Many people do not open their user manual that can tell them so many special features to use. Klemm and Haines have seen many changes in photography over the years. For instance, Haines said it has gotten a lot easier for the public to take photos and camera phones have made photography something that is a part of everyday life. She said you take a selfie with the Statue of Liberty in the background, you are marking your life. Klemm said using no more chemicals or processing is a big change, and it is now easier to take a photo. Since they can be taken with phones, drones, pocket cameras, or Digital Single Len Reflex (DLSR) cameras. Haines said the instant viewing with digital cameras is helpful for photographers since you can easily delete a photo you don’t like. CONTINUE 00