Jack Carlson Photography

FLASH: Composition Class needs only 2 Students!

Just 2 more students will turn the light green for this class. Enroll now since there’s one week to do so. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to explore texture, symmetry, patterns, lines and depth-of-field sharpness that elevate a picture out of snap-shot mode. Classins January 18, and runs 5 Wednesdays from 9-12noon.

Now with 3 convenient ways to register:

  1. Call 847.835.8261  
  2. Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/adulted
  3. Enroll at the Info Desk in the CBG Visitor Center whenever you’re at the garden

Patterns: One of the 5 elements covered in class.

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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.