Ethan Smith, son of Joe and Liz Smith of Bluffton, was chosen to represent Allen County at the Ohio State Fair this year with his project: Focus on photography. 

Ethan is a member of the Beaverdam Bunch. This is his first year in 4-H. He will be a 4th grade student at Bluffton this fall.

State fair judging was held on July 27. Ethan received an award for “Outstanding of the Day” for his photograph. He was also chosen as one of the “select 20” photographers to have their picture displayed at the OSU 4H building located at The Ohio State University until next fair season where it will then be on display at the state fair. 

Ethan also earned the top honor of the day in all categories “4-H Photography Day- Best of Show.” The photo title was "Nature's Framework."

His winning photograph was taken on Easter, while the family was on vacation at Lake Powell, taking a boat trip on the Colorado River at Glenn Canyon.