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February 3, 2014

Position the camera to create space between all the arms of a cactus.

Position the camera to create space between all the arms of a cactus.

Add clouds to an image when there's not much else.

Add clouds to an image when there’s not much else.

Recently went to Arizona to give my snow machine a rest. Plan didn’t work. Neighbor used it while I was gone. Seems that the only people who actually know what a snow machine is weren’t born there. Bring a polarizer and tripod when you go.

Green cactus goes black when camera is pointed at sun.

Green cactus goes black when camera is pointed at sun.

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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.

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