Jack Carlson Photography

Time to give the boot the boot. Cane works in both Cook and Cane Counties.

 

Good while it lasted, but it’s better empty.

For a bit over a week now, I’ve been caning around without the massive boot you see in this picture. Yes, there is flash in this shot at the usual starter setting of -1 and 1/3 stops under on the flash output. I’ve just learned that the TSA has wooden loaner canes at the airport. I’ll borrow one of theirs since my aluminum buddy needs to take a trip through the x ray machine.

Yes, the cane is still one of my best friends.

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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.