Four Junior class members of 4-H (4th graders) from Port O’Connor did an outstanding job in the March 7th 4-H County Round-Up for Calhoun County. They received their training from local photographer, LeaAnn Ragusin, who showed them how to look for good photo opportunities, how to take the photos and how to edit them.
Their photos, along with the other entrants’, were sent to an independent graphic designer and fine art photographer, Erica Moreno of Night Owl Visions in Austin.
Rylie Ragusin placed First in five different categories: Animal Wildlife, Dominant Color, Marine/Aquatic, Nature/Landscape, and Plants/Flora. Rylie will be advancing to the District Competition to be held in Victoria on April 8.
Antonio Gloria placed First in Elements of Design, 2nd in Animal Wildlife, 2nd in Marine/Aquatic, 2nd in Plants/Flora, and 6th in Nature/Landscape. Antonio will also advance to the District Competition.
Elanah Sanchez placed Second in Animals Domestic.
McKenna Guevara placed Second in Elements of Design, 3rd in Animals Wildlife, 3rd in Marine/Aquatic, and 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 6th in Nature and Landscape.
Roxanne Ochoa, POC 4-H Sponsor