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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

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.

Upcoming Classes

Jun 6
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

New! Photographing in the Style of Piet Oudolf

Jun 8
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Photographing in Natural Light begins June 8 at the CBG

Jun 10
8:00 am - 10:00 am

Butterflies and Blooms–One off–on June 10

Jun 20
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Beginning Digital and the fun begins June 20 at the CBG

Jul 8
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Exploring and Photographing Bridges of the CBG starts July 8

Jul 25
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Intermediate Photography–The next step–starts Saturday, July 25

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