Jack Carlson Photography

2 Students needed for Grove’s Autumn Class

Just 2 students are needed for autumn photography at The Grove, a National Historic Landmark site in Glenview. We’ll explore the Kennicott House, school, log cabin and other structures on the property.   From 1 – 4 pm on each of 3 Sunday afternoons, we’ll meet in the Kennicott House to discuss camera settings appropriate for the area(s) of the week.  Then it’s off to get wonderful landscape images from around the grounds.

To Register: visit www.glenviewparks.org/grove or  email  Kris Van Voorhis, Program Dirctor at The Grove.  Her address is  Kris.VanVoorhis@glenviewparks.org.

Grove Autumn Photo Class

1421 Milwaukee Avenue, Glenview    September 13,20,27 (3 Sundays)  1-4 pm

Image from one of The Grove's many trails.

Image from one of The Grove’s many trails.

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Weekly Photo Tip

Just because you’ve filled the frame…

Too much light reduces interest. Like here.

There’s more to think about than just finding a frame-filling flower or any subject for that matter. Yes, I filled the frame by using a 190mm focal length, with an aperture of f8 (what else?) at 1/10 of a second shutter speed. Yes, the ISO was dialed down low (ISO 64) and the camera was on a tripod. So after having thought about all of that, why is this picture not a keeper? Because I didn’t check the light level that was bouncing off the flower so it’s really too hot (aka bright). Use the live view setting on your camera to assess the light, then dial it down if/when it’s too bright. Like here. See–Think–Act.

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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.