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

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.