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Signs of Spring = Signs of Spring

March 12, 2022

A definite Sign of Spring.

Until now, I’ve been quite involved in researching, writing and shooting for two new classes which is why this old website hasn’t been updated for some time. Classes are now quite thin until April, so here I am back at the site.

Had a moment to walk around the old camera clubhouse yesterday and actually found/saw some crocuses that have popped up about 1/2 inch. Did I have a camera with me at the time? Of course not, so I found a snap in the collection that will work.

The Signs of Spring photo class at the Chicago Botanic Garden has enough students enrolled to run it, and there is room for several additional students. Why not join us for 4 Thursdays beginning April 21 — May 12, 9am to 12 noon. Call the garden to register or visit www.chicagobotanic.org/adulted and scroll down to photography. You’ll find the class listed there.

 

Also in April, there’s a 2-hour Macro Seminar on Zoom. Join us on Sunday, April 3 from 9-11 to learn what, why and how to get good closeup shots. There’s more to it than you might think, and this seminar will reduce your concerns while increasing the interest level of your pictures.

Zoom in on subjects via Zoom on April 3rd.

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Weekly Photo Tip

Wondering if you need a tripod? Don’t be lazy.

Magnus the Camera Clubhouse cat deciding whether to help re-pack Christmas decorations.

I had 2 shots remaining on the roll of Tri-X 120 black/white film. Magnus, the Carlson Camera Clubhouse Cat was hanging out on the table as I was about to dismantle the Christmas tree. What a perfect time for an impromptu portrait session. The camera’s built-in flash was just high enough so that the light output didn’t get directly into his eyes, but was reflected by the lights on the tree. The cat is actually much sharper in reality than he may appear to you in this scan of the print. A tripod could have helped here and I do own several of them but the clubhouse floor was covered with boxes so making a trip to get one of those 3-legged camera supports just didn’t seem worth the time and effort. 

As I’ve written countless times, a tripod is your friend. Please remember that when you’re about to be overcome by laziness.

The camera I used for the shot of Magnus

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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

Feb 1
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

What’s happening in the Natural Light Class

Feb 2
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Intermediate Photography: Continue the Happiness

Mar 1
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Photographing in Natural Light starts at the CBG on Feb. 1

Apr 15
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Documenting Nature at the CBG –5 Saturdays– Starts April 15

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