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October 12, 2022

Waterfall Hill at the CBG, 7:30 am.

As I drove through the Chicago Botanic Garden on my way to class on Monday morning, the light from the east just happened to illuminate the area that had a bit of seasonal color change going on. Seeing it, I just had to stop the car and check out the camera gear that was with me. Rolling around in the trunk (boot if you’re reading this in the UK) was a monopod. It’s almost new since it seldom sees the light of day. There’s always an Arca-style plate on the bottom of each battery grip which permits quick attaching to a ballhead.  While my one and only lens wasn’t quite the focal length I had in mind for the shot, this good old 35-70 f2.8 actually came through.  Remember to drive slowly–especially in this colorful season of change. Also: It’s not what you own, it’s how you use it. SEE-THINK-Act.

For the members of the “What Camera Settings Did You Use Chorus”, here is the info about the shot: Nikon 35-70 f2.8 lens at 70mm, f8 @200, e/v -.3, ISO 125, WB Sun, Cntr Wt metering, Gitzo monopod, Promedia Gear monopod head.

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Weekly Photo Tip

Who needs post?

Direct from the camera. Who needs post-production?

I bought a Fuji X100F camera since the V version was unavailable for much longer than I cared to wait. On my way to class at the Chicago Botanic Garden early one recent Saturday morning, I saw this highly symmetrical arrangement of flowers and plant material in the Circle Garden. With colors like this, what could possibly be done to improve the scene? The weekly photo tip for this week is actually this reminder: You didn’t buy a camera to spend more time at your computer.

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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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