Jack Carlson Photography

Glacier National Park Photo Tour– September 2016

Join us for sunrise scenes. Here’s exciting news: I’ll be leading a small group of photographers to Glacier National Park, September 7-11, 2016.

My friends at Mindful Journeys have put together a photo tour of this beautiful part of Montana that includes the wonderful crest of the Continental Divide. Each day will present opportunities to photograph high alpine lakes, jagged peaks and cascading waterfalls in the heart of the park. One day will be devoted to capturing images in the park as we travel around the park in the unique 1930’s open-top Red Bus.

Each night after dinner in the Boathouse Dining Room, we’ll enjoy images from the day’s shoot. For maximum photography time and individual guidance, our group will be limited to 10 people.

The trip fee includes all meals, room fees, shuttle service to/from Kalispell Airport to the hotel, tours and gratuities.

An  pre-trip orientation meeting will be held in the Chicago area.

To receive a detailed brochure send a note to jodi.zoph@gmail.com or call her on 847.508.1417.

 

Join us for sunrise scenes.

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Weekly Photo Tip

Get an Infrared Filter to create snow

 

Infra-red filter creates eerie snow effect.

Magnus, the faithful camera clubhouse cat, thoughtfully dropped a B+H gift card in my Christmas stocking. I used the card to order an Infrared (IR) filter which, as you will remember knocks out all wavelengths of light below the filter rating. In this case, all light below 930nm doesn’t make it through the filter, and the wavelengths that do make it require 2 1/2 minutes of exposure time. This filter is so dark red, the composing and focusing must be done before the filter is attached to the front of the lens. In addition to a tripod and ballhead, it helps to have gloves and a mug of some type of warm liquid to keep hands and insides warm while walking around behind the camera for those 150 seconds while the shutter is open.

IR filters come in varying strengths which affect the price. Mine wasn’t priced in the low-end promo department, but the effects it creates are both enjoyable and worth the price. Get one and see for yourself.

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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.