Jack Carlson Photography

Low Enrollment Threatens Summer Scenes Class at CBG!

Early morning dew drops on a clematis.

Early morning dew drops on a clematis.

While the summer heat level this year can’t be blamed, low enrollment is endangering the Summer Scenes class beginning July 19 at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Learn the best camera settings for capturing summer color and light, then practice using them in unexplored areas of The Garden.Register by Tuesday, July 16th in order to keep the class from cancelling. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy summer with your camera!  Register at www.chicagobotanic.org/photography .

Photographing Summer Scenes          July 19 — August 9 (4 Fridays)
 9 am — 12 Noon
 Design Studio

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Weekly Photo Tip

Who needs post?

Direct from the camera. Who needs post-production?

I bought a Fuji X100F camera since the V version was unavailable for much longer than I cared to wait. On my way to class at the Chicago Botanic Garden early one recent Saturday morning, I saw this highly symmetrical arrangement of flowers and plant material in the Circle Garden. With colors like this, what could possibly be done to improve the scene? The weekly photo tip for this week is actually this reminder: You didn’t buy a camera to spend more time at your computer.

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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.