Jack Carlson Photography

Northwestern Magazine Feature Story

“Snow and Crocus” from the article

I was more than pleased to read the new feature article that was published yesterday in Northwestern’s In Our Nature magazine. The reporter interviewed me at quite some length asking questions that were both probing and direct. To read the full article, visit www.inournaturemag.com and scroll down to the features section.

My sincere thanks and congratulations to Hannah Hall on her very well-written article.

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Weekly Photo Tip

New Lens = New Learning Experience

It’s ok to leave home for an in-person class.

Acquiring a new lens is a special event. That’s because each lens has been designed for a specific purpose. The longer the focal length, the heavier the lens will be which makes it heavier to hold. I just bought a 200-400 mm lens that will let me get closer to a subject without moving. The thing weights 7 pounds so some type of camera support must be used despite the buit-in vibration reduction.  I used a monopod with the lens and still was able blur the image. If you get a “beast lens” soon, please have something on which to rest it. Switching to decafe won’t help.

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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.