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Blog Notes….

October 9, 2013

It’s October already, and while I’m finding it hard to believe summer is almost gone, I am looking forward to fall’s photography opportunities.

A small bit of autumn color.

A small bit of autumn color.

I’ve begun to think ahead to late autumn (Panorama photography class begins November 25 at the Chicago Botanic Garden.) but also to winter and spring.

I will offer classes in “Photographing Holiday Lights” again at the CBG. Thanks to students’ suggestions from last December, this time we will have two classes: one for new photographers

Holiday Lights Workshop at CBG

Holiday Lights Workshop at CBG

(Dec. 2) and one for those of you who are more experienced (Dec. 4).  The Winter Photo Workshop at the Garden begins on January 12th, for  3 Sundays from 1 – 4 pm.  The Grove, National Historic Landmark in Glenview, will be the site of “Photographing the Bare Bones of Winter” class. This 2-session class meets on February 1 and 8.  It will be held in the Redfield house from 9 am – 12 noon.

Spring will bring some new endeavors, one of which is Sunrise Photography.  It seems spring is the best time to offer this class, since I’m relatively certain that going out with photo gear in the dark during cold winter months wouldn’t be at the top of anyone’s list.

Get up and get out early for shots like this.

Get up and get out early for shots like this.

As for my own photography experience, I will be heading to Galena later in the month to test out the new leveling base for my tripod. As always, I recommend camera equipment that I have personally found useful and workable.

Happy photographing!

 

 

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Weekly Photo Tip

Get an Infrared Filter to create snow

 

Infra-red filter creates eerie snow effect.

Magnus, the faithful camera clubhouse cat, thoughtfully dropped a B+H gift card in my Christmas stocking. I used the card to order an Infrared (IR) filter which, as you will remember knocks out all wavelengths of light below the filter rating. In this case, all light below 930nm doesn’t make it through the filter, and the wavelengths that do make it require 2 1/2 minutes of exposure time. This filter is so dark red, the composing and focusing must be done before the filter is attached to the front of the lens. In addition to a tripod and ballhead, it helps to have gloves and a mug of some type of warm liquid to keep hands and insides warm while walking around behind the camera for those 150 seconds while the shutter is open.

IR filters come in varying strengths which affect the price. Mine wasn’t priced in the low-end promo department, but the effects it creates are both enjoyable and worth the price. Get one and see for yourself.

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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

Jul 9
8:00 am - 11:00 am

Waterlily Workshop-back at CBG by popular demand-Saturday, July 9

Jul 12
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Intermediate Digital is GO for July 12 on Zoom

Jul 24
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Choosing the Right Lens: Zoom in for 2 hours of info you’ll want to have

Jul 31
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Composition: Back at the garden by student demand–5 Sundays–starts July 31

Aug 6
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hidden Gems of the Garden: Just waiting to be photographed starting August 6

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