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Cameras and Garden Clubs

October 22, 2013

I’ve recently had the opportunity to speak at garden club meetings. The topic, of course, was how (and when) to use a camera to get garden and flower images that are actually worth keeping. These presentations are always most enjoyable for many reasons. In addition to meeting wonderful people who are truly interested and concerned about plants and flowers, I get to enjoy gardens that are new to me.

Photo tips during Winnteka Garden Club's October meeting.

Photo tips during Winnteka Garden Club’s October meeting.

The Program Chair took this picture of me “in action” at the October meeting of the Winnetka Garden Club. Soft, gray light was the perfect addition to a wonderful garden.

If your garden club has need for a speaker, contact me to discuss dates. A good time will be had by all.

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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.

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