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Capturing a small bit of sunshine

November 19, 2012

November 19, 2012

I’ve been meaning to get to the shore of Lake Michigan early enough to get some sunrise snaps. The shots in the Colors of Light and Time powerpoint have gone flat. Remembering how they look finally became enough motivation for me to set the alarm for 4:45am on Sunday. Leaving for the shoot with an insufficient amount of caffeine seemed to increase the struggle to get out there.  There’s a parking garage that’s quite close to the lake so setup was no problem.  When shooting directly into the path of the rising son, remember these things: it’s always manual focus, tripod essential, low ISO setting and bracket like these moments are the last you’ll ever spend with your camera. Decide how much of the sun disk itself each image should have–at least it’s a great cerebral workout when your camera keeps you from the gym.

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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.

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