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Orchid Show Time at CBG

February 3, 2019

Just some of the orchids waiting to be photographed.

Preparations are fully underway for the 2019 Orchid Show at the Chicago Botanic Garden. In fact this year’s show

In the Tropics runs from February 9 – March 24, 2019 and is open most days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We’re running 2 orchid show photo classes this year to make it easy for everyone to join us before the show opens to the public. Learn ways to light flowers in addition to focusing and composing tips that will delight you and everyone who sees your images.

Sunday Class: Feb 24 – March 10 (3 Sundays) 8-11 am   Tuesday Class: Feb 26 – March 12 (3 Tuesdays) 8-11 am.

As you may know, there are 3 Ways to Register
1. Call 847.835.8261
2. Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/education
3. Membership and Info Desk staff are now able to take registrations during periods of relative calm.

 

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Weekly Photo Tip

Take the center column away

A definite Sign of Spring.

If your tripod has a center column, you will want to remove it before getting down to photograph spring flowers. Even with a 100-180mm focal length macro lens, your tripod will be too far from the subject. There are two options: 1. purchase a tripod with a removable center column or 2. just purchase a tripod that never had a center column. Of these two choices, I’d opt for the first 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.

Upcoming Classes

Apr 15
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Documenting Nature at the CBG –5 Saturdays– Starts April 15

Apr 15
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Garden & Travel Photography is Go for June 1

Jun 3
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Beginning Digital begins back at the CBG–Saturdays in June

Jun 21
8:00 am - 10:00 am

Butterflies and Blooms Workshop–June 21st

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