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CBG Summer Classes are now GO!

May 1, 2019

CBG Summer Classes now available!

Yes, we’ve all been waiting quite some time for these to be listed on the Chicago Botanic Website. Now that most of them are up, you can see them here as well. I’ll post more specific details in the Classes section of the site as time permits. Remember you can always check out the classes on chicagobotanic.org/adulted/photography.

 

 

Beginning Digital Photography4 Tues., June 4 – 25, 6 – 9 p.m.  Plant Science Lab
Great mix of land and water

Trailside Photography class

Sat., June 8, 9 a.m. – noonTrailside Nature Center
Photographing Butterflies and BloomsWed., June 12, 7 – 10 a.m.Classroom 4
Photographing Butterflies and BloomsSat., June 15, 7 – 10 a.m.Classroom 4
Who knew about these?

Hidden Gems of the Garden

4 Sat., June 22 – July 20, 9 a.m. – noon  (no class July 6)Hort Conf Room
 Other part of the garden!

Exploring the Great Basin and Beyond

4 Mon., July 1 – 22, 9 a.m. – noonPlant Science Lab
Intermediate Digital Photography6 Tues., July 9- Aug. 20, 6 – 9 p.m. (no class Aug. 6)Design Studio
Beginning Digital Photography4 Sun., July 14 – Aug. 11, 9 a.m. – noon (no class Aug. 4)Plant Science Lab
New! Rose Garden Photography2 Thurs., July 18 & 25, 8 – 11 a.m.Plant Science Lab
It’s Back!  Japanese Garden Photography4 Wed., Aug. 14 – Sept. 4, 8 – 11 a.m.Plant Science Lab
New Sites! Composition in Landscape Photography5 Fri., Aug. 16 – Sept., 13, 9 a.m. – noonPlant Science Lab
New! Natural Patterns of Foliage4 Sat.,  Aug. 17 – Sept. 7, 8 – 11 a.m.Plant Science Lab
Photography Techniques: FiltersTues., Sept. 10 , 9 a.m. – noonPlant Science Lab
Great Autumn Color!

Photographing Trees

5 Sat., Sept. 28 – Oct. 26, 9 a.m. – noonPlant Science Lab

 

  

Now with 3 Ways to Register
1. Call 847.835.8261
2. Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/education
3. Membership and Info Desk staff are now able to take registrations during periods of relative calm.

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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.

Upcoming Classes

Jul 9
8:00 am - 11:00 am

Waterlily Workshop-back at CBG by popular demand-Saturday, July 9

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