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Where did those classes go?

September 19, 2021

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

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.

Upcoming Classes

Jul 9
8:00 am - 11:00 am

Waterlily Workshop-back at CBG by popular demand-Saturday, July 9

Jul 12
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Intermediate Digital is GO for July 12 on Zoom

Jul 24
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Choosing the Right Lens: Zoom in for 2 hours of info you’ll want to have

Jul 31
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Composition: Back at the garden by student demand–5 Sundays–starts July 31

Aug 6
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hidden Gems of the Garden: Just waiting to be photographed starting August 6

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