[MINOR ASSIGNMENT 2] Dog's Day Out

By: Syria Jenkins 

Shallow DOF 

Deep DOF 

Shallow DOF Swapped 

Frozen Action 

Good Blur 

[PHOTOSTORY 1: OUTDOORS] An Afternoon Walk

 By: Layne Kafsky 

My neighbor Maisie Williams asked me to join her on a walk to get her mail. 

Maisie made sure she had her mail key before we left. 

Maisie put on bug spray before her walk so the bugs wouldn't attack her

Maisie wanted to grab her sunglasses from her car. 

The sun was very bright. 

As we were leaving her driveway Maisie noticed a piece of trash on the ground so she threw it away in the trash can. 

Maisie noticed a bug on the ground.

Maisie got closer to get a better look at the bug.

Maisie spotted the mail boxes.

Maisie walked to her mail box.

Maisie unlocked her mail box.

Maisie grabbed her package from her mail box and checked to make sure it was hers.

Maisie started her walk back to her house. 

Maisie took a phone call on the walk back. 

Maisie took a short cut back to her house to see flowers. 

Maisie picked a flower from the tree. 

Maisie handed me the flower. 

Maisie walked back to her house. 

Maisie unlocked the door to her house. 

At the end of our walk I said goodbye to Maisie and she headed inside.  

[MINOR ASSIGNMENT 1] Selfie

 By: Syria Jenkins

Hi everyone! My name is Syria and I walked in May with a degree in Communication Studies. I still needed a few more credits to complete, and I thought Photojournalism would be fun to take. I don't have much experience with photography, but I'm excited to learn.

[PHOTOSTORY 1: OUTDOORS] Bluegrass Hootenanny in North Augusta

By Daisy-Grace Hooper

Darcy Williams of North Augusta Cultural Arts Center presenting The Dusty Angels at Music in The Park. Music in The Park is the weekly summer series where bands perform at the local park in order to promote the need of music and culture in the lives of all. 

The crowd listens and enjoys the bluegrass tunes from The Dusty Angels. People from all different ages come to enjoy the music that was being played. 

The Dusty Angels (from left) Ethan Balducci, Chris Haley, Lora Floyd, Andrew Howell, Jerry Hart and Luke Hanley starting their set. The Dusty Angels are a bluegrass band based in Augusta, Ga and have been playing together for about three years according to Howell.

The crowd listens and enjoys the bluegrass tunes from The Dusty Angels. People from all different ages come to enjoy the music that was being played. 

(From left) Bowser, MG and Mack Smith hanging out at a distance from the crowd and still enjoying the music. “We’re just not a big fan of crowds and bowser [the dog] loves people way too much to be sitting over there. He can make best friends with a stick,” said MG Smith.

The Friends Of North Augusta Animals (FONAA) tabling at the concert. FONAA is a volunteer group of the North Augusta pound that takes care of some of the animals and is currently raising money for an animal shelter of their own through going to local events like the concert.

Lora Floyd (on harmony) and Andrew Howell (lead singer) of The Dusty Angels singing and playing their songs. The band originated from a song that Howell wrote and wanted to produce.

Joe Richards playing the fiddle during the concert. Richards started playing violin when he was eight and picked it back up a couple of years before The Dusty Angels began as a hobby outside of his day job as a software developer.

(From left) Luke Hanley, and Richards looking to the group to communicate where they’re going in the music. Bluegrass has a Freeform structure to where there is a main guide for the song, but each player could have times of solos to freely improvise which require skill to be able to communicate with your ban members while playing.

Luke Hanley on mandolin strumming away during the concert. “I honestly could tell you how I got into the mandolin. It’s such a random instrument people don’t think about and that is what intrigued me about it,” said Hanley.

The Dusty Angels and Guitarist Chis Haley plays his solo. “It’s a group effort. Not one person is better than the other. We’re just here, together experiencing this moment together,” said Haley.

Lora Floyd (on harmony) of The Dusty Angels singing the song she described as her favorite. “Bluegrass isn’t just country. It’s songs of protest and the struggle of life. Everyone can resonate with that,” said Floyd.

Lora Floyd (on harmony) of The Dusty Angels singing the song she described as her favorite. “Bluegrass isn’t just country. It’s songs of protest and the struggle of life. Everyone can resonate with that,” said Floyd.

Eric Dallas, in the blue hat, applauding the end of a song. “I came to the concert because I’ve never heard bluegrass before. I really like it,” said Dallas.

Jeffrey Wood, a member of the audience, watches the the concert. He is an avid goer of the weekly concert series and looks forward to hearing the different genres and groups that perform.

On the left, Diana Greene enjoys the bluegrass play on. “I’m from South Alabama and I remember as a little girl hearing my brothers make their own song and I would dance along to their tune,” said Greene, “A good ole hootenanny.”

On the left, Diana Greene enjoys the bluegrass play on. “I’m from South Alabama and I remember as a little girl hearing my brothers make their own song and I would dance along to their tune,” said Greene, “A good ole hootenanny.”

From left, Howell and Richards of The Dusty Angels playing their song together. Howell and Richards were the first of the group and love to ‘fiddle’ around and come up with new tunes to play according to Richards.

Tom Smith sitting out from the crown is paying extra close attention. “I’m the sounds guy that’s why,” said Smith laughing, “I did think it was odd though that people didn’t sit closer. Maybe I stink.”

The crowd captivated by the music and the good times. As the night dwindles down, the crowd still listening to the songs.

The Dusty Angels thanks the crowd for their time, the North Augusta Center for The Cultural Arts and FONNA for their time. “We really appreciate you choosing to spend you time celebrating music and the songs of the human experience,” said Howell.

The crowd cheers as The Dusty Angels round up their set and finish playing their last song of the night.

The Dusty Angels pack up their instruments to get ready for their next gig. The North Augusta Center for Cultural arts hosts bands and artists weekly with their last concert of the summer taking place July 2 at Riverview Park.

[PHOTOSTORY 1: OUTDOORS] Papa Sol's Downtown Concert

 By Jordan Cameron

Papa Sol performs during the Downtown Live concert series in downtown Statesboro. The city continued its family-friendly summer concert series by featuring the seven-member band for local residents and visitors.

Concertgoers gather before the concert begins in downtown Statesboro. Many attendees arrived more than an hour before the scheduled start time to secure seats and enjoy the evening's festivities.

Families and friends get into their seats before the concert begins. Many attendees brought folding chairs and gathered in shaded areas to stay comfortable before the performance.

Food vendors serving locals. The vendor area became increasingly busy as the 7 p.m. concert start time approached.

Customers place orders at the Hobbs Barbecue food stand. The vendor served various meat including ribs, chicken and turkey legs throughout the evening.

Customers line up at the Bigdog Snowcones stand during the Downtown Live concert in downtown Statesboro. The shaved ice vendor attracted a line of customers throughout the event.

Concertgoers enjoy shaved ice from Bigdog Snowcones during the Downtown Live concert in downtown Statesboro. The frozen treats helped attendees cool off as temperatures reached a high of 91 degrees for the day.

Concert attendees dance in front of the stage before the live concert. Attendees were eager to show their dancing skills all evening with parents and children also joining.

Papa Sol takes the stage during the live concert in downtown Statesboro. The band entertained the audience with an energetic performance featuring country, pop, hip-hop and other musical genres.

A couple dances during the concert. The music performed throughout the evening allowed some attendees with a moment to bond through dancing.

Frank LeGree, left, and Karey Davis perform with Papa Sol. LeGree is one of the main vocalists of the group while Davis is the group’s pianist.

Papa Sol's guitarists and drummer performing. Instrumental solos from the guitarists and drummer throughout the evening drew enthusiastic applause from the audience.

A Papa Sol vocalist dances with concert attendees during the concert. Papa Sol regularly invited audience participation throughout the evening.

Britney Winland performing. Winland performed songs made popular by artists including Taylor Swift.

A Papa Sol vocalist invites audience members onto the stage. Papa Sol organized a friendly competition between boys and girls to encourage singing, dancing and crowd participation.

Concert attendees dance onstage with Papa Sol. The men were hesitant to join the stage at first but participation and laughter soon commenced.

Girls from the audience dance onstage while being led by Britney Winland. Papa Sol's audience participation segment encouraged attendees of all ages to join the performance.

Girls from the audience sing and dance onstage with Papa Sol. The participants became more confident as they continued performing alongside the band.

Papa Sol concludes its performance of the concert. The band's final song was followed by applause from the audience as the concert came to a close.

Concert attendees pack their belongings and begin to leave the downtown Statesboro area. Families and other visitors departed following an evening of live music, food vendors and community entertainment.