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

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.