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Start Documenting Nature on 5 Saturdays beginning March 29

March 13, 2025

Explore the Water to Land relationship in Documenting Nature.

Nature in its many forms is just waiting to be photographed, and the Chicago Botanic Garden is a fine place to begin. We’ve reserved 5 Saturday mornings from 9-12noon at the garden to explore just what’s going on. Each week we’ll discuss relationships in class, then proceed to a different part of the garden each week to photograph them. It’s best if you have taken the Beginning Digital and Intermediate photo classes since this class is devoted to using cameras rather than explaining them. The class is limited to DSLR or Mirrorless cameras only. Visit chicagobotanic.org/adulted. Then scroll down to Photography and find the class. It’s great fun in a great location.

Documenting Nature, March 29 – April 26, (5 Saturdays) 9 – 12 noon

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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 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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