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Garden & Travel Class Set for May 29

May 18, 2015

 

G&T class will visit this Bahai House of Worship.

G&T class will visit this Bahai House of Worship.

Travel? Take pictures? Then this is the class for you–2 meetings at the CBG gardens and 2 meetings off campus.

Our first meeting is on May 29 where Heather Sherwood, Senior Horticulturist of the English Walled Garden will give us a behind-the-scenes look at the 6 “rooms” of the EWG for both design and actual planting. Learn how it all gets, and stays, together.

The next class meets at the Bahá’í House of Worship to learn how to photograph its intricate and highly-reflective sides. Then we’re across the street to photograph the boats in the Wilmette harbor.

Class 3 meets at The Grove, National Historic Landmark site in Glenview. This is a wonderful photo venue for both structures and natural surroundings on over 6

Redfield Manor House at The Grove is another site for G&T class.

Redfield Manor House at The Grove is another site for G&T class.

miles of trails.

The CBG is our home for the last meeting of G&T, and it comes with a very special event: Dave Cantwell, Manager of the 1.25 mile berm wall will take us on a tour of BOTH sides of this landmark structure. Go where most photo students only dream about in the 16 passenger van that’s been reserved just for our class.

Garden & Travel: May 29 – June 26 (No June 19 class)

9-12 noon, Plant Science Lab

Call 847.835.8261 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org/adult education to register. Remember, you can now register for classes by stopping at the Membership or Information Desks in the CBG visitor Center. DSC_7367 copy

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Weekly Photo Tip

The earlier, the better for soft light

Soft light, f20 @ 1/800, 180mm focal length

There was more light than heat outside the Camera Clubhouse yesterday morning which made a perfect setting for some close-up flower pictures. I decided that an ISO of 400 would work well–especially in the shaded areas–and provide hand-holding shutter speeds. That plan worked quite well with only a few images that needed to be tossed into the garbage can. I had enough time to consider the options for camera settings which were mainly focal length and aperture. You’ll remember that these are the two controls that control both image sharpness and background blur. White Balance is only for changing the color from the light source so I set the full sun mode and forgot about it even when shooting into shaded areas. The images surrounding this article are from the morning shoot. Here’s my advice when the sun is out: Get UP and Get OUT with your camera. On days when the sun sleeps in, Get UP and Get OUT to find locations that are good shooting spots on sunny days.

This is more inclusive. F11 @1/250, 70mm focal length.

Be more inclusive. f11@1/400, 122mm focal length.

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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 Classes

May 15
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Water and Reflections Returns May 15-June 5

Jun 9
8:00 am - 10:00 am

Photographing Butterflies and Blooms, Monday June 9, One Day only

Jun 29
8:00 am - 11:00 am

Photographing the Rose Garden on Sunday, June 29

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