Item Name: Photography 1934 - 1935

Item ID: Photog-B2

Collector Rating: 1

Pamphlets Used to Earn this Badge

Pamphlet Used to Earn this Badge

1. Demonstrate knowledge of what a camera is and his familiarity with its essential parts, and explain the purpose of each of the following:

Finder, lens, shutter, diaphragm opening, bellows, focusing scale.

2. Understand the basic principles of composition, explaining such points as harmonious grouping of objects or individuals, careful selection of background, good handling of light and shade.

3. Submit twelve good quality pictures taken by himself, but not necessarily finished by himself, demonstrating his knowledge of the principles stated in Requirement 2. Not more than six pictures may be submitted from any one of the following groups, and the collection must include one from each group.

Group A--Landscapes or water pictures.
Group B--Groups of persons or animals.
Group C--Person; domestic animal or bird; wild animal or bird; article made by Scout for some Scout Requirement.
Group D--Architectural subjects or street scenes.

4. Demonstrate a knowledge of the steps required in the developing and printing process.