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2 additional students needed to run the Doc Nature class on Saturday mornings

April 2, 2024

A typical early-spring setting at the CBG (f8 @ 350, ISO 200, e/v -.3)

Spring is a fine time to document nature, and the CBG is a fine place to do so. There are currently 4 students enrolled so we need only 2 more  (at least) to turn the light green. We can’t run it with fewer than 6 people. It’s not too far over the horizon line so there’s time to register. Spend 5 Saturday mornings with me at the garden. We’ll be all over the place for photo venues and put-the-cork-the-bottle with a Browniefest. Don’t let this one vaporize–enroll soon. As always, the class is limited to DSLR or Mirrorless cameras. I’ll send a pre-class letter that will identify the camera gear that will be appropriate for each week. Don’t be concerned it you don’t have the right stuff– it’s all about your ability to See-Think-Act that will create a keeper image.

Documenting Nature, April 20 – May 18 (5 Saturdays), 9-12 noon

Register by visiting www.chicagobotanic.org/adulted. Then scroll down to the class.

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Weekly Photo Tip

Filters can make a difference

18mm, f8 @ 1/30, no filter

18mm, f8 @ 1/80 with 3-stop ND Grad

I received a 3-stop, soft-edge ND grad filter from the Camera Clubhouse cats. They decided to purchase from Breakthrough Photography since I mentioned that one of my students brought Breakthrough Filters to a recent class and, on inspection, the filters seemed to be very well made. An ND Grad filter starts dark and fades to clear so the placement of the dark portion is determined by both the bright part of the scene and the photographer. This filter made quite a difference in holding down the sun in the upper part of the image. Check out the “no-filter” image and ND Grad image. The difference will amaze you. Please note: I have no affiliation with Breakthrough Photography and chose them only based on student referral. 

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About Jack

A classically trained musician since childhood, Jack Carlson always had the “ear” of an artist. It was only a short step to develop the artist’s “eye” as well.

The portfolio of this certified photographer reveals images that emphasize mood and composition. Their purpose is to present a feeling in addition to portrayal of person, place or thing. Sometimes that feeling is nostalgia; other times it is serenity.

Each photograph tells a story.

Upcoming Classes

Jun 6
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

New! Photographing in the Style of Piet Oudolf

Jun 8
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Photographing in Natural Light begins June 8 at the CBG

Jun 10
8:00 am - 10:00 am

Butterflies and Blooms–One off–on June 10

Jun 20
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Beginning Digital and the fun begins June 20 at the CBG

Jul 8
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Exploring and Photographing Bridges of the CBG starts July 8

Jul 25
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Intermediate Photography–The next step–starts Saturday, July 25

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