I've just received notice from the CBG school staff that these two classes have reached the MTR numbers (Minimum to Run) for enrollment. Either way, why not join us? There's always plenty of photo phun. Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/adulted then scroll down to photography and you'll see these classes. Hope to see YOU in at least one of them!02/01/2023 9:00 AM Photographing in Natural … [Read more...]
Always Get Help When You Can
It's planning time for late spring/mid-summer classes at the CBG. I knew I could use help to submit proposed classes by the the deadline. so it seemed only fitting to ask Magnus, the Carlson Camera Clubhouse cat to lend a paw. He readily agreed to provide advice and in so doing, I'll be able to beat the deadline by a whisker. Don't be afraid to ask for help in any situation. … [Read more...]
Hearing vs Seeing
During a very recent breakfast with a friend who is a great photographer, I found myself describing one of the most beautiful areas I've personally seen. I could have spent several days exploring this moss garden at the Saiho-ji Temple that's just outside of Kyoto, Japan. it's the perfect place for using a medium format camera or sheet film. Sadly, I had only a full-frame DSLR with the … [Read more...]
Gray Day Focus
Many of you know by now that shortly after returning from Japan, my camera hit the concrete during the Painting with Light class at the CBG. The people at the Authorized Repair Store in Morton Grove, IL assured me that, try as they might, they were unable to get the needed repair parts. This lens was/is my personal favorite ever since I was bitten by the available light(not lightening) bug. … [Read more...]
Another Christmas, Another Cake
Many of you are probably willing to wager that on Christmas morning, the area under the tree in the Carlson Camera Clubhouse is filled with camera gear since I've been VERY good again this year. Well, be glad you didn't take that bet. This is the second year in a row that Santa brought a you-know-what. Again, all the guess work has been removed. Hope your holidays are happy. … [Read more...]
Beginning Photo Class begins Jan. 5 on Zoom
Yes, it's almost the beginning of a new year which means you can spread the word about this fun and instructive class that's designed to help folks use cameras that are not part of a mobile phone. People ask me if I ever use the phone in my camera and of course, the answer is yes, but for really important pictures, I'll grab a camera to capture more digital info which will allow larger prints to … [Read more...]