MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES

IFAJ Congress 2008

Attend the 2008 IFAJ Congress in Austria-Slovenia, from September 10-14!

You'll have the opportunity to network with agricultural journalists from around the world. The IFAJ Web site provides the entire schedule, and will link to the registration information. We encourage you to take advantage of this tremendous opportunity.

For more information, go to www.ifaj.org

PA Farmers from late '40s to mid '70s
looking for good home in the ag journalism community or elsewhere - free for the asking, either by the dozen or single issues. My father, Norman Reber, was editor for many years until his retirement in 1975. The family has absorbed many copies and must part with the rest. Contact Pat Reber: patriciareber@hotmail.com; 705 New Mark Esplanade, Rockville, Md 20850. 240-447-5343.

The Nikon School of Photography: The Creative Spark

The best photographs occur at moments when the critical elements in a scene or situation come together. At the Nikon School of Photography, you'll learn how to recognize, even anticipate those moments, and you'll learn exactly what to do when they occur.

The Nikon School of Photography is designed for the amateur to advanced-amateur photo enthusiast, and the photographic techniques discussed apply to both film and digital.

If photography is your passion, get ready to fall in love.

What to Expect:

Nikon School of Photography instructors will take you step-by-step through, among other subjects:

-- The role lenses play in great pictures and how to select the right lens for the situation.

-- How to effectively use flash, from daylight-balanced fill-flash to off-camera flash.

-- The keys to effective composition.

-- The incredible world of close-ups, and how extraordinary images are as near as your own backyard.

-- How a few simple light control techniques can have an amazing impact on your photographs.

-- How metering affects the mood of your images.

-- How to take great pictures of fireworks, lightning, celestial bodies, rainbows, sunsets, star trails...and lots more.

Who should attend:

Beginners to advanced-amateur photographers with film or digital cameras who want to master the basic techniques, sharpen their skills and learn advanced methods. Pros may also consider attending to add new ideas and techniques to their repertoire.

To find a course near you, and registration information, contact www.nikonschool.com