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Photographing the Colors of Autumn at CBG, Sept. 22 thru Oct. 13 (4 Sundays)

August 29, 2013

The Chicago Botanic Garden is a perfect photo site in Autumn. The colors are never more varied than during this season of change, so it’s a wonderful photographic setting.  In this 4-week class, you’ll learn which camera settings and light levels are best  for capturing autumn color.  Sunday mornings from 9 to noon are  great for exploring parts of The Garden often missed by visitors, so grab a camera and join us for some really colorful photo fun!
Class meets September 22 thru October 13 (4 Sundays) from 9 – 12 noon.  To register, call 847.835.8261.

A small bit of color can tell a big story.

A small bit of color can tell a big story.

Shadows add interest to a colorful walking path.

Shadows add interest to a colorful walking path.

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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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