You may have been wondering why some CBG photo classes were listed here but now they're gone. Well it's not because I hit the delete button by mistake. The enrollment numbers weren't high enough to run them. It's that simple. To prevent other classes from fading away before they run, don't wait to enroll for the Painting with Light class that begins on Oct. 12 and runs until Nov. 2 (4 Tuesday … [Read more...]

Waterlilies are not only seasonal, but also time-sensitive. Think of them to be rather like pop-up stores that are here from July thru September, but only open from 9 am - 5 pm. That's what we did in the recent Waterlilies Workshop last Saturday at the Chicago Botanic Garden. A fine/fun time was had by everyone. Students captured many images that are certainly wall-worthy and should be printed by … [Read more...]

Just when you thought that it wouldn't be possible to enroll in the August 21st Water Lily Workshop, we have taken the lid off the enrollment. This one-off  is great fun and you're certain to get images that you'll send to my friend Igor at the VIP Photo Lab in Park Ridge to get printed. While you don't necessarily need a macro lens, all of my close-ups were taken with a focal length of 150mm … [Read more...]

I was recently at the Chicago Botanic Garden to enjoy a walk about with friends who had not been there in quite a while. The time was not exactly what the doctor ordered for flower photography but many things happen when you don't live alone. Trying to make the best of the intense light, I decided to shoot fast so dialed in ISO of 400. Yes, I know you've probably heard to shoot with as low an ISO … [Read more...]

Most people I know are excited about returning to nature--in one form or another. I know that will be the case when Documenting Nature begins this Saturday at the Chicago Botanic Garden. I'm fortunate enough to have the first class that's back in the Regenstein Center--the Plant Science Lab--where I've based my classes since '09. Imagine how it will feel to walk to our site of the week and get … [Read more...]

Yes, you read that right. The June 27 Macro Seminar is go at the Chicago Botanic Garden. We will meet at 9 am in Classroom 4 of the Learning Center. Park in Lot 5 or 6, then walk over to the building. Don't go thru the Visitor Center or you'll miss us.  What follows are some FAQs that should answer most, if not all of your questions. To register for this fun-filled one-off seminar, visit … [Read more...]