July 22, 2013 - Fire Pit

This is a fire pit located behind our church.  It was built by Boy Scouts as their Eagle project and they did a beautiful job!

Camera Settings

HDR	No	Shutter	1/320	Filter(s)	UV	Metering	Matrix
Focal Length	18 mm	Aperture	f/10	White Balance	Auto	Flash	No
Camera Mode	Aperture Priority	ISO	200	Exposure Comp.	0	Stabilization	Handheld; VC on

July 21, 2013 - Old Barn

An old barn that has been braced up.  Near Centerville, Minnesota.

Camera Settings

HDR	No	Shutter	1/250	Filter(s)	UV	Metering	Matrix
Focal Length	78 mm	Aperture	f/9	White Balance	Auto	Flash	No
Camera Mode	Aperture Priority	ISO	100	Exposure Comp.	0	Stabilization	Handheld; VC on

July 20, 2013 - Trio Inn

This is the world famous Trio Inn in Centerville, Minnesota.

Camera Settings

HDR	No	Shutter	1/125	Filter(s)	UV	Metering	Matrix
Focal Length	32 mm	Aperture	f/9	White Balance	Auto	Flash	No
Camera Mode	Aperture Priority	ISO	250	Exposure Comp.	0	Stabilization	Handheld; VC on

July 19, 2013 - Beach Front Property

So, "Beach Front Property" the ad read!  :-)  Actually this is the Southwood Nature Preserve in North St. Paul, Minnesota.

Camera Settings

HDR	No	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	400	Exposure Comp.	0	Stabilization	Tripod;VC off

July 18, 2013 - Good Night for Fishing

After a hot day...an evening on the lake.  White Bear Lake, Minnesota.

Camera Settings

HDR	No	Shutter	1/200	Filter(s)	UV	Metering	Matrix
Focal Length	120 mm	Aperture	f/9	White Balance	Auto	Flash	No
Camera Mode	Aperture Priority	ISO	200	Exposure Comp.	0	Stabilization	Handheld; VC on

July 17, 2013 - Presbyterian Homes of Arden Hills

This senior home had some nice colors that were amplified by the setting sun.

Camera Settings

HDR	No	Shutter	1/200	Filter(s)	UV	Metering	Matrix
Focal Length	32 mm	Aperture	f/8	White Balance	Auto	Flash	No
Camera Mode	Aperture Priority	ISO	200	Exposure Comp.	0	Stabilization	Handheld; VC on

July 16, 2013 - Fine Arts Building

The Fine Arts Building on the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair.  In just over a month, this will be a very busy place!

Camera Settings

HDR	Yes	Shutter	1/500	Filter(s)	UV	Metering	Matrix
Focal Length	18 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

July 15, 2013 - Unsafe at Any Speed!

Remember the old Chevy Corvair, the car that Ralph Nader described as "unsafe at any speed"?  One of my friends had one in high school and we had a great time with it.  I saw this one in a parking lot today and had to get a shot of it.

Camera Settings

HDR	No	Shutter	1/320	Filter(s)	UV	Metering	Matrix
Focal Length	25 mm	Aperture	f/8	White Balance	Auto	Flash	No
Camera Mode	Aperture Priority	ISO	160	Exposure Comp.	0	Stabilization	Handheld; VC on