Jack Carlson Photography

Find time to visit Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden

This light tunnel is just one of the exciting new features.

Lightscape is a new and wonderful experience that you should enjoy during the holiday season. It’s initial showing is at the Chicago Botanic Garden and is certainly worth visiting for the myriad of colored lights and music. There’s even a warming center that serves food in addition to some pretty amazing hot chocolate. So…Go on line, order tickets and get to Glencoe. This is an event you’ll be glad you didn’t miss.

 

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Weekly Photo Tip

Just because you’ve filled the frame…

Too much light reduces interest. Like here.

There’s more to think about than just finding a frame-filling flower or any subject for that matter. Yes, I filled the frame by using a 190mm focal length, with an aperture of f8 (what else?) at 1/10 of a second shutter speed. Yes, the ISO was dialed down low (ISO 64) and the camera was on a tripod. So after having thought about all of that, why is this picture not a keeper? Because I didn’t check the light level that was bouncing off the flower so it’s really too hot (aka bright). Use the live view setting on your camera to assess the light, then dial it down if/when it’s too bright. Like here. See–Think–Act.

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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.