Jack Carlson Photography https://www.jackcarlsonphotos.com/ Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:10:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://www.jackcarlsonphotos.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/cropped-Site-Icon-900x900-1-32x32.png Jack Carlson Photography https://www.jackcarlsonphotos.com/ 32 32 We’re going to Volo Bog this Thursday, November 5 https://www.jackcarlsonphotos.com/were-going-to-volo-bog-this-thursday-november-5/ Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:10:00 +0000 https://www.jackcarlsonphotos.com/?p=6846 Yes it’s our annual trip to this amazing photo venue and you won’t want to miss it. This is a Chicago Botanic Garden class so register for it by visiting […]

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]]> How will your pumpkin reach you this year? https://www.jackcarlsonphotos.com/how-will-your-pumpkin-reach-you-this-year/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:16:39 +0000 https://www.jackcarlsonphotos.com/?p=6825 I’ve actually grown pumpkins again this year and enjoyed watching them grow from small bulbs to various shades of green. Finally, they reach the shade of orange we expect. Here’s […]

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]]> A fine autumn afternoon for an insect. https://www.jackcarlsonphotos.com/a-fine-autumn-afternoon-for-an-insect/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:03:01 +0000 https://www.jackcarlsonphotos.com/?p=6822 With the temp over 70f on an October afternoon, it’s a good time to hang out in the sun. At least that’s what this Praying Mantis thought. I just had […]

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]]> Late Summer Butterflies dropped by last week https://www.jackcarlsonphotos.com/late-summer-butterflies-dropped-by-last-week/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:14:06 +0000 https://www.jackcarlsonphotos.com/?p=6813 I was out in the side garden last week when Monarch butterflies began to make a quick stop and drop on some of the flowers that are planted there. The […]

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]]> Hidden Gems Class is GO! Gems are still hidden. https://www.jackcarlsonphotos.com/hidden-gems-class-is-go-gems-are-still-hidden/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:17:22 +0000 https://www.jackcarlsonphotos.com/?p=6807 On Saturday, September 26, we’ll begin exploring unexplored and often inaccessible areas of the Chicago Botanic Garden. This class is always great fun since we’re in a different location each […]

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]]> Water and Reflections class is GO on 9.10 https://www.jackcarlsonphotos.com/water-and-reflections-class-is-go-on-9-10/ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:48:02 +0000 https://www.jackcarlsonphotos.com/?p=6794 Well I just got the good news: Water and Reflections class is going to run. Yes, it’s been some time since I sat down to update the olde website but […]

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]]> It’s Fireworks season–get ready https://www.jackcarlsonphotos.com/its-fireworks-season-get-ready/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:39:49 +0000 https://www.jackcarlsonphotos.com/?p=6760 Yes, it’s the season that’s dreaded by many (if not most) dogs: Fireworks. Our dog was less concerned about the noise as he aged. Hopefully, this could happen to you […]

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]]> New! Summer Sundays at the Garden https://www.jackcarlsonphotos.com/new-summer-sundays-at-the-garden/ Tue, 05 May 2026 14:07:14 +0000 https://www.jackcarlsonphotos.com/?p=6730 We did it! Our new Summer Sundays at the (Chicago Botanic) Garden begins in July. Sundays at 8am will find us in a highly-photographic area of the garden. Check this […]

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]]> I’ve been away. Now I’m back. https://www.jackcarlsonphotos.com/ive-been-away-now-im-back/ Fri, 01 May 2026 15:15:33 +0000 https://www.jackcarlsonphotos.com/?p=6713 Many students have asked why there have been no new additions to my website for quite some time. I’ve been sick since March and unable to find time for the […]

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]]> New feeder, new bird, add light https://www.jackcarlsonphotos.com/new-feeder-new-bird-add-light/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:07:09 +0000 https://www.jackcarlsonphotos.com/?p=6665 The people at the bird seed store said cardinals like safflower seeds so I bought some and a holder. This cardinal proved them to be right. Remember to add light […]

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