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Autumn 2021 CBG Class Schdule just completed

June 1, 2021

 

Hi Everyone, 

Save these dates for fall photo fun.

Great news: We’ve just finalized my Chicago Botanic Garden Autumn Class Schedule. It took many emails, texts and even (dare I say it?) actual phone conversations to get it into final form but we finished it this morning. Even now, there may be location/room changes as the garden continues to slowly return to those thrilling days of 2019.

This is a Save-the-Date listing since none of these classes are not yet available for registration. The “Lab” in red indicates a possible move to the Plant Science Lab in the Regenstein Center, but is not official as you read this. CR2 is Classroom 2 of the Learning Center.

Remember to check chicagobotanic.org/adulted for current photography classes. You might also want to visit jackcarlsonphotos.com for additional info about classes and who knows what. Won’t it be great to get the band back together–in one form or another?

Either way, I do hope to see you soon.

Jack

p.s. Urban Photography begins at the garden This Friday, June 4th. There’s still time to register at chicagobotanic.org/adulted.

 

 

Jack Carlson’s Autumn 2021 Classes at the Chicago Botanic Garden

 

 

How to Buy a Camera

Sat., Dec. 4, 9 – 11 a.m.

online

Photographing the Malott Japanese Garden

3 Sun., Sept. 12 – 26, 9 a.m. – noon                                      lab?

Lakeside

Photographing Reflections

4 Mon., Sept. 13 – Oct. 4, 8 a.m. – 11                                lab?

CR2

Photography Tips: Filters

Wed., Sept. 22, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 

online

Photographing Trees

5 Sat., Oct. 2 – 30, 9 a.m. – noon                                           lab?

CR6

Beginning Digital Photography

4 Mon., Oct. 11 – Nov. 1, 9 a.m. – noon                                 lab?

CR2

Painting with Light Photography

4 Tues., Oct. 12 – Nov. 2, 6 – 9 p.m.                                    lab?

Lakeside/CR2

Photographing Bridges of the Garden

4 Sat., Nov. 6 – Dec. 4, 9 a.m. – noon (no class Nov. 27)   lab?

Lakeside

Intermediate Digital Photography

6 Mon., Nov. 8 – Dec. 13, 9 a.m. –  noon                            lab?

CR2

Photography Tips: Proper Lens

Sun., Nov. 21, 9 – 11 a.m.

online

 

 

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Weekly Photo Tip

The earlier, the better for soft light

Soft light, f20 @ 1/800, 180mm focal length

There was more light than heat outside the Camera Clubhouse yesterday morning which made a perfect setting for some close-up flower pictures. I decided that an ISO of 400 would work well–especially in the shaded areas–and provide hand-holding shutter speeds. That plan worked quite well with only a few images that needed to be tossed into the garbage can. I had enough time to consider the options for camera settings which were mainly focal length and aperture. You’ll remember that these are the two controls that control both image sharpness and background blur. White Balance is only for changing the color from the light source so I set the full sun mode and forgot about it even when shooting into shaded areas. The images surrounding this article are from the morning shoot. Here’s my advice when the sun is out: Get UP and Get OUT with your camera. On days when the sun sleeps in, Get UP and Get OUT to find locations that are good shooting spots on sunny days.

This is more inclusive. F11 @1/250, 70mm focal length.

Be more inclusive. f11@1/400, 122mm focal length.

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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

May 15
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Water and Reflections Returns May 15-June 5

Jun 9
8:00 am - 10:00 am

Photographing Butterflies and Blooms, Monday June 9, One Day only

Jun 29
8:00 am - 11:00 am

Photographing the Rose Garden on Sunday, June 29

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