September 29, 2013 - Greve in Chianti

We ended the day at the Castello Di Verrazzano, a former castle turned into a winery.  Our guide explained that the castles were built on hills because every other castle was an enemy, including this one just across a small valley.  Greve in Chianti, Florence, Italy.

Camera Settings

HDR	Yes *	Shutter	1/200	Filter(s)	UV	Metering	Matrix
Focal Length	42 mm	Aperture	f/10	White Balance	Auto	Flash	No
Camera Mode	Aperture Priority	ISO	200	Exposure Comp.	0	Stabilization	Handheld; VC on

* - 3 exposures -2,0,+2 EV

September 28, 2013 - Lady in Volterra

We were waiting in the main square of Volterra, Italy, when I saw this lady sitting on a bench by a building.  I jestered asking if it was OK if I took her photo and she gave me a signal that was something like "ya, ya sure".  But then she started digging in her purse.  I waited until she was done with that and then waited for her to look directly at me.  She never did!  This was the best pose I could get out of her!

Camera Settings

HDR	No	Shutter	1/60	Filter(s)	UV	Metering	Matrix
Focal Length	46 mm	Aperture	f/8	White Balance	Auto	Flash	No
Camera Mode	Aperture Priority	ISO	200	Exposure Comp.	0	Stabilization	Handheld; VC on

September 27, 2013 - Trequanda, Tuscany, Italy

A view of a hilltop town in Tuscany, Italy.

Camera Settings

HDR	No	Shutter	1/400	Filter(s)	UV	Metering	Matrix
Focal Length	92 mm	Aperture	f/5.6	White Balance	Auto	Flash	No
Camera Mode	Aperture Priority	ISO	100	Exposure Comp.	0	Stabilization	Handheld; VC on

September 26, 2013 - MSP People Mover

Since we were spending the day flying to Italy, I had to find my photo at the airport.  This is the people mover along concourse C as Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport.

Camera Settings

HDR	No	Shutter	1/200	Filter(s)	UV	Metering	Matrix
Focal Length	18 mm	Aperture	f/9	White Balance	Auto	Flash	No
Camera Mode	Aperture Priority	ISO	2500	Exposure Comp.	0	Stabilization	Handheld; VC on

September 25, 2013 - Schuneman Wildlife Reserve

Taken about mid-day at the Janet & Carl T. Schuneman Wildlife Reserve, Grant, Minnesota.

Camera Settings

HDR	Yes *	Shutter	1/200	Filter(s)	UV	Metering	Matrix
Focal Length	25 mm	Aperture	f/10	White Balance	Auto	Flash	No
Camera Mode	Aperture Priority	ISO	100	Exposure Comp.	0	Stabilization	Handheld; VC on

* - 3 exposures -2,0,+2 EV

September 24, 2013 - Minneapolis Skyline

The Minneapolis skyline at sunset.

Camera Settings

HDR	No	Shutter	1/640	Filter(s)	UV	Metering	Matrix
Focal Length	140 mm	Aperture	f/8	White Balance	Auto	Flash	No
Camera Mode	Aperture Priority	ISO	250	Exposure Comp.	0	Stabilization	Tripod;VC off

September 23, 2013 - Sucker Lake

A beautiful day at Sucker Lake, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota.

Camera Settings

HDR	No	Shutter	1/250	Filter(s)	UV	Metering	Matrix
Focal Length	127 mm	Aperture	f/10	White Balance	Auto	Flash	No
Camera Mode	Aperture Priority	ISO	250	Exposure Comp.	0	Stabilization	Handheld; VC on

September 22, 2013 - More Horses

A couple of horses grazing outside of Stillwater, Minnesota.  Unfortunately I had to take this one facing into the sun, so it didn't turn out great.  Also, note to self, remember to check your ISO (it wouldn't have made a big difference, but it should have been set to 100)!

Camera Settings

HDR	No	Shutter	1/320	Filter(s)	UV	Metering	Matrix
Focal Length	130 mm	Aperture	f/9	White Balance	Auto	Flash	No
Camera Mode	Aperture Priority	ISO	160	Exposure Comp.	0	Stabilization	Handheld; VC on