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Register Now for Spring/Summer CBG Classes

April 4, 2024

No truncated lessons this spring. YES, the spring/summer classes are up on the CBG website.

JACK CARLSON’S PHOTO CLASSES                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN  SPRING/SUMMER 2024 (4.1.24 Final)                                                                                                                                      

Japanese Islands in Spring4 Fri., May 10 – June 7, 9 a.m. – noon (no class May 24)PSL
Beginning Digital Photography4 Sat., June 1 – 22, 9 a.m. – noonPSL
Garden & Travel Photography4 Wed., June 5 – 26, 9 a.m. – noonPSL
Photographing Butterflies and BloomsMon, June 10, 8 – 10 a.m.CR4
Composition in Landscape Photography5 Mon, June 24 – July 22, 9 a.m. – noonPSL
Photographing RosesSat., June 29, 8 – 11 a.m.PSL
Close-up Photography: Telephoto Lens3 Wed., July 10 – 24, 9 a.m. – noonCR4/PSL
Intermediate Digital Photography6 Sat., July 13 – Aug. 17, 9 a.m. – noonPSL
Wide Angle Photography3 Wed., July 31 – Aug. 14, 9 a.m. – noonPSL
Exploring Hidden Gems with Camera4 Sat., Sept. 21 – Oct. 19,  9 a.m. – noon (no class Oct. 12)PSL

Notes:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                PSL is  Plant Science Lab (our usual meeting room in Regenstein Center)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     CR4 is Classroom 4 in the Learning Center

Multi-session classes feature a Browniefest during the final meeting. One-off classes/workshops do not, unfortunately, include a Browniefest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekly Photo Tip

The earlier, the better for soft light

Soft light, f20 @ 1/800, 180mm focal length

There was more light than heat outside the Camera Clubhouse yesterday morning which made a perfect setting for some close-up flower pictures. I decided that an ISO of 400 would work well–especially in the shaded areas–and provide hand-holding shutter speeds. That plan worked quite well with only a few images that needed to be tossed into the garbage can. I had enough time to consider the options for camera settings which were mainly focal length and aperture. You’ll remember that these are the two controls that control both image sharpness and background blur. White Balance is only for changing the color from the light source so I set the full sun mode and forgot about it even when shooting into shaded areas. The images surrounding this article are from the morning shoot. Here’s my advice when the sun is out: Get UP and Get OUT with your camera. On days when the sun sleeps in, Get UP and Get OUT to find locations that are good shooting spots on sunny days.

This is more inclusive. F11 @1/250, 70mm focal length.

Be more inclusive. f11@1/400, 122mm focal length.

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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

May 15
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Water and Reflections Returns May 15-June 5

Jun 9
8:00 am - 10:00 am

Photographing Butterflies and Blooms, Monday June 9, One Day only

Jun 29
8:00 am - 11:00 am

Photographing the Rose Garden on Sunday, June 29

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