Jack Carlson Photography

Bare Bones of Winter Photo Class at The Grove

If you thought winter offers no photo opportunities, you’ll learn how to find and photograph remarkable snow scenes in this wonderful woodland setting. Winter light levels, selective manual focusing and finding photo subjects in snow are just some of the topics we’ll explore. Classes at The Grove, a National Historic Landmark, are always great fun. Visit www.glenviewparks.org to register.

Class meets on 2 Sundays, Feb. 15 & 22, 9am – 12 noon. Digital SLR cameras only. No phones or tablets, please.

1840's Log Cabin is just one of many super photo subjects.

1840’s Log Cabin is just one of many super photo subjects.

A snow-covered Redfield House at The Grove

A snow-covered Redfield House at The Grove

The 1853 Kennicott House on a bright winter morning.

The 1853 Kennicott House on a bright winter morning.

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Weekly Photo Tip

Keep camera parallel with subject

When colors are dramatically different, you will want to keep the focus sharp across the frame. That’s a bit easier to do when you’re hand-holding the camera to grab a shot of a moving subject. Keep reminding yourself to find–and keep–that parallel for maximum sharpness. It works quite well for small subjects.

Keep camera parallel with flat subjects. F6.3 @ 320, ISO 200

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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.