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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 Photography 4 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. – noon Trailside Nature Center
Photographing Butterflies and Blooms Wed., June 12, 7 – 10 a.m. Classroom 4
Photographing Butterflies and Blooms Sat., 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. – noon Plant Science Lab
Intermediate Digital Photography 6 Tues., July 9- Aug. 20, 6 – 9 p.m. (no class Aug. 6) Design Studio
Beginning Digital Photography 4 Sun., July 14 – Aug. 11, 9 a.m. – noon (no class Aug. 4) Plant Science Lab
New! Rose Garden Photography 2 Thurs., July 18 & 25, 8 – 11 a.m. Plant Science Lab
It’s Back!  Japanese Garden Photography 4 Wed., Aug. 14 – Sept. 4, 8 – 11 a.m. Plant Science Lab
New Sites! Composition in Landscape Photography 5 Fri., Aug. 16 – Sept., 13, 9 a.m. – noon Plant Science Lab
New! Natural Patterns of Foliage 4 Sat.,  Aug. 17 – Sept. 7, 8 – 11 a.m. Plant Science Lab
Photography Techniques: Filters Tues., Sept. 10 , 9 a.m. – noon Plant Science Lab
Great Autumn Color!

Photographing Trees

5 Sat., Sept. 28 – Oct. 26, 9 a.m. – noon Plant 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

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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