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

July 18, 2013

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

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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