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Low Enrollment Threatens Summer Scenes Class at CBG!

July 4, 2013

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

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.

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