Jack Carlson Photography

TREES Class Starts this Saturday (9.13)

The new TREES Class begins this Saturday, 9.13 at the Chicago Botanic Garden.  There’s still time to register for it–just call 847.835.8261.

Trees of many types make great class subjects.

Trees of many types make great class subjects.

Don’t leaf your photography at its current level. Let your photography branch out to new levels at least between 1:30 and 4:30pm. We’ll have new handouts and powerpoints made just for this class. See you in the Plant Science Lab for more great fun when the band gets back together.

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Weekly Photo Tip

Just because you’ve filled the frame…

Too much light reduces interest. Like here.

There’s more to think about than just finding a frame-filling flower or any subject for that matter. Yes, I filled the frame by using a 190mm focal length, with an aperture of f8 (what else?) at 1/10 of a second shutter speed. Yes, the ISO was dialed down low (ISO 64) and the camera was on a tripod. So after having thought about all of that, why is this picture not a keeper? Because I didn’t check the light level that was bouncing off the flower so it’s really too hot (aka bright). Use the live view setting on your camera to assess the light, then dial it down if/when it’s too bright. Like here. See–Think–Act.

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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.