Jack Carlson Photography

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

Title: “The SMALL JOBS of Paris”

“The Small Jobs of Paris”

Here’s the story behind this image:  I happened to see this colorful wagon while walking towards the Eiffel Tower on a bright September Saturday. I was intrigued by not only the color but the title “Small Jobs” (Les Petits Metiers)  on the wagon.  A few shoppers, probably tourists like myself, added to the overall interest of the scene. Wouldn’t it be great if the dollar stores in the Chicago area looked like this? Wouldn’t it make you want to shop there often?  Tech Stuff: 50mm, f8 @ 125th, ISO 100.  NOTE: This image is available for purchase at $125. It is mounted on Foamcore and matted in black. Please contact me for availability at the conclusion of the exhibitiion. 

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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.