Jack Carlson Photography

CBG Adds New Sunrise Photo Class

New class = New Wake Up Time!
Get up and get out early (5 am!) to capture the sun as it begins to illuminate The Garden.

CBG sunrise with Canada geese and a portion of the Tropical Greenhouse

CBG sunrise with Canada geese and a portion of the Tropical Greenhouse

Week one finds us on the bridges of the Great Basin shooting into and away from the giant point source of light (sun).  We’ll be on the summit of the Waterfall Garden for week 2 using the sunrise to silhouette the plants and structures of the Japanese islands.   Great fun capturing the sunrise and  the shadows created by it.  Students should have a working knowledge of camera controls. Mid-range lens and tripod strongly suggested.
May 10 & 17 (2 Saturdays)
5am — 8am
Design Studio

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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.