Jack Carlson Photography

Winter Contrasts Class Syllabus

Sky and water: Important parts of winter contrasts.

Hi Everyone,

Several people have emailed questions about the content of this class since it’s (a) new and (b) in winter. Because it’s new, more time than usual has been required for me to get the final form together. I have it finished so here’s the syllabus. Please join us if you can–new classes are always great fun! There are 3 Ways to Register
1. Call: Customer Service: (847) 835-6801, Main: (847) 835-5440 or Member: (847) 835-8215 during business hours
2. Visit :www.chicagobotanic.org/adult education
3. Ask: Membership and Info Desk staff about class registration

 

 

 

Photographing Winter Contrasts

February/March 2022

Chicago Botanic Garden

Jack Carlson, Photography Instructor

jack@jackcarlsonphotos.com

Syllabus

February 17             Winter Colors of Daylight                       

                                    Metering Sunrise

                                   5 Sunny Things to Remember

                                   V or H for Snow Scenes

                                    Depth of Field Discussion

                                   2.24 Assignment Review

                                   Photography for Assignment            

February 24         The Woods in Winter: Black White and Wonderful

                                 Winter Monochrome Overview

                                  Light Patterns and Texture

                                  3.3 Assignment Review

                                  Woods photography for Assignment

March 3                  A Colorful Winter at the Great Basin

                                   Using friendly filters

                                   Lens perspectives

                                   Bridges as Lead Lines in Frozen Water

                                   DIY Winter Challenge Review

                                   Photography for Winter Challenge

 

 

 

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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.