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Photo Exhibition Opens with Great Success

December 4, 2017

A few of the 21 prints.

Two perennial flower favs.

Family, friends and dozens of photography students took advantage of the unusually warm December 3rd  weather to visit the Trailside Museum for the opening reception of Natural Beauty at Home and Beyond, an exhibition of 21 images I’ve captured. Everyone was in great spirits, and I was overwhelmed by the turnout. Wonderful to see so many students–some for the first time in months–while enjoying refreshments so nicely presented by the museum. Sincere thanks to Susan,  the Naturalists and staff of Trailside Museum for curating the exhibition in this wonderful 1877 Hal Tyrrell Victorian mansion which is the home of the museum.

All photographs in the exhibition are for sale.  I would encourage you to view them first hand. Visit the Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Avenue, River Forest.  The building is open from 9am – 4 pm, closed Fridays. To purchase a print, send an email to me indicating which numbers or titles you would like and I’ll respond with details on delivery.

Enjoying some of my images.

Conversing with an old friend.

Some of the dozens of students that dropped by.

This billboard sums it up.

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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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