Jack Carlson Photography

Where did those classes go?

A flashlight is your brush in Light Painting.

You may have been wondering why some CBG photo classes were listed here but now they’re gone. Well it’s not because I hit the delete button by mistake. The enrollment numbers weren’t high enough to run them. It’s that simple.

To prevent other classes from fading away before they run, don’t wait to enroll for the Painting with Light class that begins on Oct. 12 and runs until Nov. 2 (4 Tuesday evenings) from 6-9 pm. Check it out in the classes section of this site.

Another favorite is the Saturday TREES class starting on October 2. You will enjoy spending these 5

Don’t let Trees disappear.

Saturday mornings in different parts of the garden, especially during autumn.

To enroll call: Customer Service: (847) 835-6801, Main: (847) 835-5440, Member: (847) 835-8215 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org/adulted-photography.

 

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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.