Jack Carlson Photography

Water & Reflections Class Needs a few Students for 8.4.15

From single drops to several acres, water is everywhere at the Chicago Botanic Garden, and this is the class that will focus on which camera settings to use when. Class begins at 8 am to allow time to beat the heat and get great images with no sweat. We need a few more students to run this class, so why not sign up soon and join us for 4 fun-filled photo Tuesday mornings. Click on this image to see all the water that was just waiting to be photographed.

To register, just call 847.835.8261 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org/adult education.

Water is everywhere at the CBG, so grab your camera & join us.
Water is everywhere at the CBG, so grab your camera & join us.

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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.