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Art and Photography blend at Trailside Nature Center

June 2, 2019

A professional artist offered suggestions to students.

June 1st began with the pleasure of working with artists, photographers and the staff of Trailside Nature Center at the first-ever workshop that featured birds, snakes and turtles as models. Students of all ages were welcome to use cameras or pencils to capture the colors and textures of the modeling staff. They weren’t tethered so the two hours flew by. Keep watching the Trailside calendar for all of their really  enjoyable events. I know I do.

2 of Trailside’s “staff” members.

Artists of all ages were welcome.

Now you know why it’s called a Redtail Hawk.

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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

Feb 15
8:00 am - 11:00 am

The Orchid Show class begins Feb. 15 at 8am

Feb 25
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Composition in Landscape Photography (2.25-3.25)

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