Jack Carlson Photography

Don’t Miss This! Tram Photo Safari-Autumn Edition September 28 at CBG for One Day Only!

All types of cameras are welcome on the TPS

All types of cameras are welcome on the TPS

Creativity can lead off the beaten path.

Creativity can lead off the beaten path.

It’s Back!

Thanks to you, the Summer Edition of our Photo Safari was so well received that we just HAD to do it again. We’ll fire up the tram on Saturday, September 28 to explore the signs of autumn in the woods and prairie. Just as in our Summer Safari, the morning begins in the Boyer Room  with handouts and images of the areas. Then it’s out to the tram where I’ll be driving to sites beyond the walk of most visitors, and providing photo instruction once we arrive. All types of

I’ve included a few snaps from the June safari. Why not put yourself in the autumn pictures? The word is starting to spread, so don’t miss out on this wonderful  autumn experience. The Photo Safari is one day only, Saturday, September 28 from 8 am to 12 noon. In case of rain, the TPS will be held on Saturday, October 5.

To register for the Tram Photo Safari–Autumn Edition, call 847.835.8261 or go to www.chicagobotanic.org/photography.

NOTE: You won’t find this listed in the autumn Keep Growing magazine because at the time it went to print, we didn’t know how successful this safari would be. Sign up by phone or on line.

Some of the Summer Photo Safari students pose in front of the tram.

Some of the Summer Photo Safari students pose in front of the tram.

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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.