Jack Carlson Photography

Mettawa Workshop Registration opens April 25

Soft morning light on Mettawa Manor

Soft morning light on Mettawa Manor

June will be bustin’ out all over Mettawa Manor when we meet there for a late spring/early summer photo workshop. From 10 am to 3 pm on Thursday, June 9th, we’ll be strolling around the grounds exploring the gardens and ponds. Then we’ll break for lunch (included) on the terrace before returning to the photo fun. These workshops always sell out quickly and space is limited.  Registration opens April 25. Call  the Regenstein School office at 847.835.8261.  A pre-class checklist and map will be sent to each participant.

This a Chicago Botanic Garden workshop.

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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.