Jack Carlson Photography

Get in on a small CBG class–Composition–starts Monday 6.24

The Comp class will have you smiling like a guy in his candy shop.

Yes, this is currently quite a small class–4 students–but we’re going to run it. It’s almost like a private lesson so don’t miss this 5-week opportunity to get really into the small bits of improving an image. As always, this class is limited to DSLR or Mirrorless cameras only. No phones or pads, please. To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/adulted. Then scroll down to Composition. Hope to see you soon in the olde Plant Lab.

Composition in Landscape Photography  June 24 – July 22 (5 Mondays) 9-12 noon, Chicago Botanic Garden

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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.