Jack Carlson Photography

VOLO Bog class–Is an autumn Reality–Only 4 places remain

Class meets here at the Volo Bog Visitor Center.

Several students have asked if we can return to the VOLO Bog during the autumn color season. The answer is YES:  CLASS IS GO. Register soon since just 4 spots remain.

Let me know if you can join us on Nov. 18

 

FPC elective

Volo Bog is a 47-acre floating mat of sphagnum moss, cattails, and sedges surrounding an open pool of water. November is a perfect time to explore the area and capture images of the tamaracks in full color. Class begins in the Visitor Center then proceeds to a photography session during a guided tour of the bog. Time after lunch is spent reviewing student photos from the morning. Students must be able to walk at least one mile. Limited to 16 students. Please bring a sack lunch. A map will be sent. The School’s CEUs=5 hours

 

Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer

$129/$162 | Meet at Volo Bog Visitor Center, Volo, IL

Thursday, November 18, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

 

 

 

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Weekly Photo Tip

Get an Infrared Filter to create snow

 

Infra-red filter creates eerie snow effect.

Magnus, the faithful camera clubhouse cat, thoughtfully dropped a B+H gift card in my Christmas stocking. I used the card to order an Infrared (IR) filter which, as you will remember knocks out all wavelengths of light below the filter rating. In this case, all light below 930nm doesn’t make it through the filter, and the wavelengths that do make it require 2 1/2 minutes of exposure time. This filter is so dark red, the composing and focusing must be done before the filter is attached to the front of the lens. In addition to a tripod and ballhead, it helps to have gloves and a mug of some type of warm liquid to keep hands and insides warm while walking around behind the camera for those 150 seconds while the shutter is open.

IR filters come in varying strengths which affect the price. Mine wasn’t priced in the low-end promo department, but the effects it creates are both enjoyable and worth the price. Get one and see for yourself.

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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.