Jack Carlson Photography

Getting back to photography–one foot at a time

It’s a small cast of characters.

Many people have been wondering why ye olde website has had no attention for some time. Well, the shot of my feet should answer that. I’ve named the crutches Tiny and Tim. The extension reacher is, of course, named Jack. Thanks for all of  your kind thoughts and wishes for my speedy recovery. The 4-hour surgery was to repair the arch in my foot and replace a ripped up tendon. All I want for Christmas is patience. I’ll add new pictures and classes as time and my energy level permit. Enjoy the Holiday Season in any way that makes sense to you.

Jack

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Weekly Photo Tip

Filters can make a difference

18mm, f8 @ 1/30, no filter

18mm, f8 @ 1/80 with 3-stop ND Grad

I received a 3-stop, soft-edge ND grad filter from the Camera Clubhouse cats. They decided to purchase from Breakthrough Photography since I mentioned that one of my students brought Breakthrough Filters to a recent class and, on inspection, the filters seemed to be very well made. An ND Grad filter starts dark and fades to clear so the placement of the dark portion is determined by both the bright part of the scene and the photographer. This filter made quite a difference in holding down the sun in the upper part of the image. Check out the “no-filter” image and ND Grad image. The difference will amaze you. Please note: I have no affiliation with Breakthrough Photography and chose them only based on student referral. 

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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.