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Volo Bog meets Thursday, June 21. Openings Remain

June 20, 2018

If you’re still thinking about going to the Volo Bog tomorrow, Don’t Think About IT. Just call 847.835.8261 to enroll. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to expand your photo skills in this natural setting. A naturalist will provide a tour in the morning, then we’ll have lunch in the classroom. The afternoon will be devoted to exploration with fellow students.

olo Bog is a 47-acre floating mat of sphagnum moss, cattails, and sedges surrounding an open pool of water. Class will begin in the Visitor Center then proceed to a photography session during a guided tour of the bog. Time after lunch will be devoted to exploring the Tamarack View Trail which provides a longer, more extensive view of the entire bog. Students must be able to walk at least one mile. Limited to 16 students. Lunch is provided on June 21.
Now with 3 Ways to Register
1. Call 847.835.8261
2. Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/education
3. Membership and Info Desk staff are now able to take registrations during periods of relative calm

Jack Carlson, certified professional photographer
Meet at Volo Bog Visitor Center, Volo, IL
2 Thursdays, June 21, 2018, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
and
June 28, 2018, 9 a.m. – noon, Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center

 

One of the trails we will explore with cameras.

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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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