#1.885133:1619534537.jpg:africa8_jerry.jpg:Sunset in Cape Coast, Ghana over the Atlantic Ocean.:
#1.885132:2183625293.jpg:africa2_jerry.jpg:In a praise and worship ceremony a dancer is “possessed” by a voodoo god in a village just north of Ouidah, Benin. :
#1.885131:2458995633.jpg:africa16_jerry.jpg:Below: An alligator eyed Jerry in Ghana:
#1.885130:3405640304.jpg:africa14_jerry.jpg:Catholic School children in Ghana take classes that are similar to American classes. The temperatures can be blistering, sometimes reaching as high as 110

The Collegian’s photo editor, Jerry Smith, recently spent 18 days in Africa. Smith shared his trip with the other members of his Geography 492/692 class.

The class prepared for its trip by meeting once a week and discussing the geography and culture of Africa.

Although Smith found the majority of his trip very exciting, the most memorable event was a voodoo dance ceremony the group was able to attend.

“The voodoo dancing ceremony was the coolest part because it was so different from anything I’ve seen before,” Smith said.

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#1.885137:4084258319.jpg:africa7_jerry.jpg:This child was photographed in Ouidah, Benin. All of the townspeople carry packages on their heads. Some of the children are put to work as young as age six.:
#1.885136:3148504626.jpg:africa11_jerry.jpg:Smith encountered this child outside of a monkey sanctuary forest in Ghana. The people of the town live peacefully with the monkeys.:
#1.885135:2049212914.jpg:africa10_jerry.jpg:In a port on the Atlantic Ocean coast, men and women fish in Cape Coast, Ghana.:

Digital SLRs are crazy. But there are many factors you must consider when buying one. Here are somebuying tips.

1. Buy the cheapest model you need.

If you only need the features on a $1,000 camera, there’s no reason to buy a more expensive camera.

2. What manufacturer will best suit you in the long run?

Most camera manufacturers offer similar cameras, but if you purchase a camera, you can only use that manufacturer’s lenses and accessories.

3. Make sure you buy from a reputable dealer. If the price seems too good to be true, it probably is. Many online camera stores sell ‘graymarket’ products, which means they aren’t built up to the full quality of ‘USA’ cameras.

4. Get other photographer’s opinions.

A few good sites to check out are www.photographyreview.com and www.dpreview.com.

5. If you buy a used digital camera, don’t pay more than half of what the new price is. Digital cameras lose 50% of their retail value the instant they are purchased off the shelf.

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Top: Unnamed dude crowd-surfs at the Sanctus Real concert Saturday.

Second: The massive crowd jams to Sanctus Real, playing on the Souled Out stage Saturday.

Third: The lead singer of Santus Real works the crowd Saturday night.

Fourth: The main stage.

Bottom: An offering is taken just before the Kutless concert Friday evening.

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Top: Chris Heesch, junior SDSU nursing major, plays on the Unplugged stage Saturday night.

Second: Kutless rocking out on the main stage Friday evening.

Third: Casting Crowns on the main stage Friday night. “The church is on fire!”

Bottom: Expo building. Sellers of everything, from bracelets to Bibles.

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