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Woods & Tree Photo Students Branch Out

October 15, 2014

Shadows, angles and small spots of color help to define autumn.CBG students in both sections of Photographing Trees and Into the Woods classes really enjoyed the time we spent in all of the wooded areas of the garden. From the forest floor to the canopy, tripods and filters of all types saw lots of action throughout the late summer and autumn. If you missed these classes, we’ll be running them again next year. Until then, there will be many opportunities to join us and expand your photo horizons.

Challenging light levels are everywhere in the woods.

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Weekly Photo Tip

Filters can make a difference

18mm, f8 @ 1/30, no filter

18mm, f8 @ 1/80 with 3-stop ND Grad

I received a 3-stop, soft-edge ND grad filter from the Camera Clubhouse cats. They decided to purchase from Breakthrough Photography since I mentioned that one of my students brought Breakthrough Filters to a recent class and, on inspection, the filters seemed to be very well made. An ND Grad filter starts dark and fades to clear so the placement of the dark portion is determined by both the bright part of the scene and the photographer. This filter made quite a difference in holding down the sun in the upper part of the image. Check out the “no-filter” image and ND Grad image. The difference will amaze you. Please note: I have no affiliation with Breakthrough Photography and chose them only based on student referral. 

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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.

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