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All’s well in the Carlson Camera Clubhouse

July 19, 2024

Telephoto Class in action. Look for the Chicago skyline.

 

It’s been some time since I was able to fire up old MAC to update my site with new pictures and info, but today will hold enough time for me to do just that.
The Telephoto Class is having a fine time as you can see from the shot I grabbed on Wednesday when we were on a bit of walkway that extends into Lake Michigan. Yes, if you really look closely, you will see the Chicago skyline in the far distance. I shot this picture with an 18mm lens while the students were using 300mm at least.

Same place, different day, 400mm lens

Chicago skyline from water taxi, on different day, 18mm lens

The Wide Angle class is next up. It’s scheduled to begin on July 31 and run for 3 Wednesdays–if enough people enroll. This class is currently holding at 2 and we need 6 students to run it. Can you join us? Visit chicagobotanic.org/adulted and scroll down to Photography where you will see it listed.

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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
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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
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Beginning Digital and the fun begins June 20 at the CBG

Jul 8
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Exploring and Photographing Bridges of the CBG starts July 8

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

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