November 25, 2013 - An Optimist

Something to think about!  Shoreview, Minnesota.

Camera Settings

HDR	No	Shutter	1/80	Filter(s)	UV	Metering	Matrix
Lens	Nikkor 35mm	Aperture	f/2.2	White Balance	Auto	Flash	No
Focal Length	35mm	ISO	100	Exposure Comp.	0	Stabilization	Handheld
Camera Mode	Aperture Priority					Vib. Comp.	On

November 18, 2013 - Bridge Court

The main entrance to Bridge Court, a mini-mall located in Shoreview, Minnesota.  I noticed this afternoon that the Christmas lights had come out already!

Camera Settings

HDR	No	Shutter	1.3 sec.	Filter(s)	UV	Metering	Matrix
Focal Length	30 mm	Aperture	f/8	White Balance	Auto	Flash	No
Camera Mode	Aperture Priority	ISO	200	Exposure Comp.	0	Stabilization	Tripod;VC off

November 6, 2013 - Snail Lake Park

Despite the first snowfall of the season, many of the trees have not shed their leaves yet.  This is the scene at Snail Lake Park in Shoreview, Minnesota.

Camera Settings

HDR	Yes *	Shutter	1/250	Filter(s)	UV	Metering	Matrix
Focal Length	18 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

October 23, 2013 - Shoreview House

This is a house in a neighborhood in Shoreview, Minnesota.

Camera Settings

HDR	No	Shutter	1/50	Filter(s)	UV	Metering	Matrix
Focal Length	27 mm	Aperture	f/8	White Balance	Auto	Flash	No
Camera Mode	Aperture Priority	ISO	640	Exposure Comp.	0	Stabilization	Handheld; VC off

September 16, 2013 - Pine Trees in the Sun

I found these pine trees along Rice Creek Regional Trail in Shoreview, Minnesota, when the sun was low in the sky.

Camera Settings

HDR	Yes *	Shutter	1/200	Filter(s)	UV	Metering	Matrix
Focal Length	18 mm	Aperture	f/10	White Balance	Auto	Flash	No
Camera Mode	Aperture Priority	ISO	1000	Exposure Comp.	0	Stabilization	Handheld; VC on

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

September 13, 2013 - Lexington Floral

Lexington Floral on Lexington Avenue, Shoreview, Minnesota.

Camera Settings

HDR	Yes *	Shutter	1/500	Filter(s)	UV	Metering	Matrix
Focal Length	70 mm	Aperture	f/8	White Balance	Auto	Flash	No
Camera Mode	Aperture Priority	ISO	100	Exposure Comp.	0	Stabilization	Tripod;VC off

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

September 8, 2013 - A Black & White Day

Today was definitely a black & white day - dark, overcast and just dreary.  This is Turtle Lake in Shoreview, Minnesota.

Camera Settings

HDR	No	Shutter	1/160	Filter(s)	UV	Metering	Matrix
Focal Length	27 mm	Aperture	f/10	White Balance	Auto	Flash	No
Camera Mode	Aperture Priority	ISO	500	Exposure Comp.	0	Stabilization	Handheld; VC on

August 3, 2013 - Kozlak's Royal Oak Restaurant

This is Kozlak's Royal Oak Restaurant in Shoreview, Minnesota, site of many business lunches and celebrations when I was still working.  Unfortunately the land under the restaurant has been sold and the owners will either move the business to another location or close by next April.  Sorry to see it go!

Camera Settings

HDR	Yes *	Shutter	1/250	Filter(s)	UV	Metering	Matrix
Focal Length	38 mm	Aperture	f/8	White Balance	Auto	Flash	No
Camera Mode	Aperture Priority	ISO	100	Exposure Comp.	0	Stabilization	Tripod;VC off

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