September 9, 2013 - The Muriel Sahlin Aboretum

Flowers in bright sunlight at the Muriel Sahlin Arboretum in Central Park, Roseville, Minnesota.

Camera Settings

HDR	Yes *	Shutter	1/640	Filter(s)	UV	Metering	Matrix
Focal Length	100 mm	Aperture	f/6	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

September 7, 2013 - Line-o-Swings

A line of swings at North Hudson Elementary School, North Hudson, Wisconsin.

Camera Settings

HDR	No	Shutter	1/500	Filter(s)	UV	Metering	Matrix
Focal Length	78 mm	Aperture	f/5.6	White Balance	Auto	Flash	No
Camera Mode	Aperture Priority	ISO	125	Exposure Comp.	0	Stabilization	Handheld; VC on

September 6, 2013 - Sign of Fall

I'm not sure if this is a first sign of Fall or evidence of the drought!  This tree was found in Dellwood, Minnesota, near the Pine Tree Apple Orchard.

Camera Settings

HDR	Yes *	Shutter	1/320	Filter(s)	UV	Metering	Matrix
Focal Length	25 mm	Aperture	f/9	White Balance	Auto	Flash	No
Camera Mode	Aperture Priority	ISO	800	Exposure Comp.	0	Stabilization	Handheld; VC on

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

September 5, 2013 - U of M Dairy Building

The Dairy Building on the St. Paul Campus of the University of Minnesota.

Camera Settings

HDR	Yes *	Shutter	1/100	Filter(s)	UV	Metering	Matrix
Focal Length	18 mm	Aperture	f/9	White Balance	Auto	Flash	No
Camera Mode	Aperture Priority	ISO	250	Exposure Comp.	0	Stabilization	Tripod;VC off

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

September 4, 2013 - A Quiet Walking Path

When we were decided to move into a town home, one of the things that attracted us to Vadnais Heights was the abundance of walking paths and lakes in the area.  This is the path on the east side of Sucker Lake.

Camera Settings

HDR	Yes *	Shutter	1/160	Filter(s)	UV	Metering	Matrix
Focal Length	20 mm	Aperture	f/9	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 3, 2013 - Aaaah, Nature

If you look closely, you'll see a bird in the center of this photo.

Camera Settings

HDR	No	Shutter	1/200	Filter(s)	UV	Metering	Matrix
Focal Length	270 mm	Aperture	f/6.3	White Balance	Auto	Flash	No
Camera Mode	Aperture Priority	ISO	100	Exposure Comp.	0	Stabilization	Monopod;VC on

September 2, 2013 - Labor Day at the Park

Granddaughter Gracie enjoying Labor Day at the park.  Shoreview, Minnesota.

Camera Settings

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

September 1, 2013 - Purple Pride

Viking Auto Repair, White Bear Township, Minnesota.

Camera Settings

HDR	No	Shutter	1/1000	Filter(s)	UV	Metering	Matrix
Focal Length	60 mm	Aperture	f/5.3	White Balance	Auto	Flash	No
Camera Mode	Aperture Priority	ISO	5000	Exposure Comp.	0	Stabilization	Handheld; VC on