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DIY PHOTO CHALLENGE # 3: Think Small

March 25, 2020

Think about finding a small flower that’s either single or in a small group. Members of the group do not need to be 6 feet apart.

Image 1

The subject of this image will be a small, single flower held off the background by a large/medium aperture.You will determine the perspective and camera settings. If you’re currently “working from home”, consider the light level and direction of the sun throughout the day. Both of these considerations will impact the image.

Image 2

Small flowers, small group. Depth-of-field sharpness will be the main concern for this image, so manual focus will certainly be the way to go here. All other camera decisions are yours to make.

Tiny trio in afternoon light.

Once you have taken both pictures:

Attach both images in jpeg format to an email and send to jack@jackcarlsonphotos.com.

 New Rules

  1. Images may be from any place where you encounter single and/or multiple subjects. Subjects can be from different locations.

       2. No post-capture editing, since the instructor remains the same.

Old Rules

  1. I know what some of you are thinking, but no dice: POST-PRODUCTION IS STILL NOT ALLOWED for the images you send. While this isn’t a structured class, the instructor remains the same, so why would this rule be eliminated?
  2. Feel free to send questions/comments or a recipe for a frosted carrot cake in the note that accompanies your images.

 

 

 

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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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