Jack Carlson Photography

Orchid Show Time at CBG

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

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.