Jack Carlson Photography

Water and Reflections class is GO on 9.10

A bit of water always adds interest.

Well I just got the good news: Water and Reflections class is going to run. Yes, it’s been some time since I sat down to update the olde website but I decided now would be a good time  do to it. This class begins on Thursday, September 10 and runs for 3 weeks from 9-12 noon. From a single drop to the Great Basin, we will add water in every amount to our pictures. Determining just how much water is enough is a new challenge that often puts image creation into the photographic slow lane. It’s actually great fun so join us. You know the drill: check out www.chicagobotanic.org/adulted. Find the Photography section then scroll down to the class.  

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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.