Jack Carlson Photography

Winter Class set for The Grove, National Historic Landmark Site

The 1853 Kennicott House on a bright winter morning.The Grove is a National Historic Landmark site in Glenview. The large house that’s visible from Milwaukee Avenue is just the tip of the wonderful buildings and trails that are just waiting to be explored. Learn more about this iconic landmark site (and your camera) by joining us for the new Bare Bones of Winter photo class on 2 Sunday mornings from 9 – 12 noon.  February 21 and 28 will find us in the Kennicott House for a veritable time-trip that’s certain to justify getting up and out even on a winter Sunday. Each class begins with  coffee, powerpoints and handouts. Then it’s outside to capture images of both the houses and grounds of this natural treasure. The Grove is a facility of the Glenview Park District.

For Details and To Enroll: Send an email  to the Program Supervisor:  Kris.VanVorhiss@glenviewparks.org

 

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Weekly Photo Tip

The earlier, the better for soft light

Soft light, f20 @ 1/800, 180mm focal length

There was more light than heat outside the Camera Clubhouse yesterday morning which made a perfect setting for some close-up flower pictures. I decided that an ISO of 400 would work well–especially in the shaded areas–and provide hand-holding shutter speeds. That plan worked quite well with only a few images that needed to be tossed into the garbage can. I had enough time to consider the options for camera settings which were mainly focal length and aperture. You’ll remember that these are the two controls that control both image sharpness and background blur. White Balance is only for changing the color from the light source so I set the full sun mode and forgot about it even when shooting into shaded areas. The images surrounding this article are from the morning shoot. Here’s my advice when the sun is out: Get UP and Get OUT with your camera. On days when the sun sleeps in, Get UP and Get OUT to find locations that are good shooting spots on sunny days.

This is more inclusive. F11 @1/250, 70mm focal length.

Be more inclusive. f11@1/400, 122mm focal length.

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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.