By Waymon Cox 

 

  Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park!  On October 15, the park held a fall photography workshop to teach photographers about camera operation, photo composition, and how to capture the best fall colors.

  Because the trees are still mostly green around the park, our photographers were challenged to capture the experience of autumn at the park in other ways, leading to many unique and beautiful compositions.  For southwest Arkansas, peak fall foliage isn’t expected until late October or early November, so area photographers can still practice shooting landscapes and leaves before fall color is at its best!

  The Crater is located eight miles south of the scenic Ouachita Mountains, and travelers are already visiting the area to enjoy the cooler weather and beautiful natural surroundings our state offers.  Judging by the recent drop in temperatures, the bright colors of autumn can’t be far off.  Even without a camera, it’s hard to resist venturing outside to enjoy the multihued beauty that comes with the season!

 

Search area last plowed:  October 20, 2011

 

Diamond finds for October 16 - 22, 2011 (100 points = one carat):

No diamonds registered on October 16.

 

October 17 - Beenadette Shisler, Ipan Talofofo, Guam, 14 pt. white

 

October 18 - Erin Bell, Jasper, MO, 11 pt. white

 

October 20 - Thomas Houser, Murfreesboro, AR, 1.56 ct. white; Christina Rogers, Monticello, MN, 3 pt. white; Dean Giacopassi, Newport News, VA, 13 pt. white

October 22 - Donna Manson, Vancouver, WA, 14 pt. yellow; Tim Pittman, Jacksonville, AR, 6 pt. white, 9 pt. white