Jack Carlson Photography

2022: A year to find new ways for happiness

Wagon wheels underscore age of the 1853 Kennicott House.

                                       

I’ve been wondering about new ways to add happiness to my life in this new year and it’s just now occurred to me: think small. I’ll be concentrating on things that might often blow right past me both in everyday experiences and of course in photography. How will it work out? Not certain yet, but check back often and I’ll let you know.

The picture is the Kennicott House at The Grove. It’s a National Historic Landmark site in Glenview, Il. Get there when you can–there’s no admission or parking charge. Just dial up the exposure compensation (+/-) when there’s an overwhelming amount of light bouncing around. As a (very) old friend of mine once said, “when it’s bright, add light.”  Happy New Year to all of you. Hope to see you soon in another class.

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Weekly Photo Tip

Get an Infrared Filter to create snow

 

Infra-red filter creates eerie snow effect.

Magnus, the faithful camera clubhouse cat, thoughtfully dropped a B+H gift card in my Christmas stocking. I used the card to order an Infrared (IR) filter which, as you will remember knocks out all wavelengths of light below the filter rating. In this case, all light below 930nm doesn’t make it through the filter, and the wavelengths that do make it require 2 1/2 minutes of exposure time. This filter is so dark red, the composing and focusing must be done before the filter is attached to the front of the lens. In addition to a tripod and ballhead, it helps to have gloves and a mug of some type of warm liquid to keep hands and insides warm while walking around behind the camera for those 150 seconds while the shutter is open.

IR filters come in varying strengths which affect the price. Mine wasn’t priced in the low-end promo department, but the effects it creates are both enjoyable and worth the price. Get one and see for yourself.

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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.