Jack Carlson Photography

See–Think–Act in any Country

Shoot at an angle to avoid reflecting yourself.

Just returned from a few days away from the Carlson Camera Clubhouse and am returning to Central Daylight Time. Thought you might enjoy a few snaps from the trip. Not all are nature oriented, but the same S-T-A principles apply. Have a look.

Use light as a lead-line.

Always find time to enjoy spring.

Also, why not find 5 Saturday mornings and join us at the Chicago Botanic Garden for the Documenting Nature Class. We have often run Signs of Spring at this time, but decided to take a different look at this season. Just visit www.chicagobotanic.org/adult ed and scroll down to the class.

Documenting Nature, April 19–May 20 (5 Saturdays, No class April 29), 9-12 noon, in person at the Chicago Botanic Garden.

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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.