Student demand creates the Wall Class-Autumn Edition. You asked, we listened and were able to schedule another trip to both sides of the garden wall.

We’re going back to the wall with Asst. Horticulturalist (and our good friend) Dave Cantwell. Dave is in charge of the entire wall so he will be able to direct us to the sites that are most photo-worthy. This time, we’ll be exploring the wall from 1-4 pm to take advantage of the west light on the outside planting beds that look great in autumn colors.

Class size limited to just 16 students so sign up early. This is another class you won’t want to miss! To Register: Call 847.835.8261 or go online to //www.chicagobotanic.org/education/adulted

July Wall Class students on a perfect morning.

Wall Class students on a perfect July morning.

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.

Autumn Wall Class on for Oct. 1 & 8

Filters can make a difference

New! Photographing in the Style of Piet Oudolf

Photographing in Natural Light begins June 8 at the CBG

Butterflies and Blooms–One off–on June 10

Beginning Digital and the fun begins June 20 at the CBG

Exploring and Photographing Bridges of the CBG starts July 8

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

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