Jack Carlson Photography

An Image from “Natural Beauty at Home and Beyond” Photo Exhibit

Bridge Over Untroubled Water

Title: Bridge Over Untroubled Water

Here’s the story behind this image:

While driving to class at the Chicago Botanic Garden on a rather foggy Sunday morning, I noticed that the fog did not completely reach my car but extended into the distance and included the Serpentine Bridge. I just happened to have a camera bag and tripod in the trunk (Remember that I do teach photography.) so I  decided to pull off the road and get some pictures. What did I learn from this? Always allow more time before class than you really need since who knows what wonderful scenes are lurking just around the bend.  Tech stuff: 28mm, f8 @ 1/30, ISO 100, tripod  NOTE: This image has been sold. Please contact me if you would like a copy of the image.

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Weekly Photo Tip

Watch that flash!

I was recently at a holiday party and decided to photograph some of the guests with the camera I carry when I don’t want to carry a camera. It’s a fixed-lens (35mm equiv. focal length) with a built-in flash that’s directly over the lens. The light from the flash goes directly into the subject’s eyes and creates the dreaded Red-Eye (aka retinal bounce.) Ask your subjects to look slightly down or a bit away from the camera so your pictures won’t look like this one.

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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.