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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

Everything looks good in natural light

From the cat and dog.

Photography is all about controlling light, so whether it’s natural (my personal favorite) or artificial (the runner up) , welcome in the new year by slowing down when using your camera. Yes, there are exceptions that will require you to shoot fast and ask questions later (sports or  people of any age moving). Other than those times, I encourage you to See–Think–Act whenever taking photographs is a good idea. Consider taking a photography class in 2021–online as the year begins, and hopefully, in-person as the vaccine becomes more widely available.

 On another topic:  I live in a cake-free zone except for two occasions each year. Now you know what I received from the cat and dog.

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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 dates

  1. NEW–Photographing in Natural Light–Online Saturdays–Jan. 23

    January 23 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  2. Intermediate Photography keeps Saturdays in Focus-Starting Feb. 6

    February 6 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  3. Think Small during the Online Macro Seminar on Sunday, Feb. 21

    February 21 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
  4. Photography Techniques: Flash (aka Flash Seminar) Online–Wednesday, March 3

    March 3 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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