Back to the Volo Bog on Nov. 10 - Jack Carlson Photography

Cameras at the ready.

This always popular one-off is back by popular demand so be sure to join us on November 10 when we meet at the Visitor Center. One of the naturalists will be on hand to take us on a journey around and through the quaking bog. We plan to be there at the height of the tamarack color season so your photographs will be even more interesting. Register through the Chicago Botanic Garden website. Class is limited to DSLR or mirrorless cameras, and students should have a working knowledge of camera settings and controls. Bring your own lunch. A map and handouts will be emailed to each student before class. This is great fun!

Photographing the Volo Bog, November 10 (1 Thursday) 10 am – 3 pm

TO register visit www.chicagobotanic.org

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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