Tinkle the Ivories

Ok, so they're not ivory anymore, but they can still make beautiful music. Since the weather was so beautiful today, I spent most of my free time doing yard work. Exciting, I know. So I had to settle for an indoor shoot.

Techie Corner
Just the usual stuff for post-production.
Shot at 1/4 Sec @ F.8, ISO 200

Windmills

I think windmills are neat looking. We have journeyed down to the MN/IA border many times to photograph them. It was a peaceful day last October when I took this photo. Standing on a back road in northern Iowa, all I could hear was the swoosh swoosh of the windmill blades.

Techie Corner
I wasn't able to get in a photo shoot today, so I decided to dig into the archives for an image.
Shot at 1/30 Sec @ F22, ISO 200

Bonnie

I was really in the mood to do portraits today, but finding a willing subject is always a trick. So, for lack of a human subject, meet Bonnie, my mom's childhood doll. She spent a lot of years in my mom's attic, braving the elements as best she could. Bonnie's backdrop is a patchwork quilt that my grandmother made.

Techie Corner
Just used window light in this image. Made a few minor post-production adjustments, including vignetting and softening.
Shot at 1/45 Sec @ F2.8, ISO 200

Middle of the Night Madness

Most people are asleep at 2:30am. I, on the other hand, am out on the front steps taking pictures of YET ANOTHER snowfall. I could have waited until Friday afternoon, but everything looks different during the day and the street will be plowed by then. At least it was peaceful and quiet now.

Have a great weekend and hopefully this snow business will be over soon. I want spring!

Techie Corner
It's late, or early, depending on how you look at it. Here's the short version:
Shot at 4.0 Sec @ F11, ISO 200

Schmidt Brewery

I went on a little excursion today and wound up near this old brewery a few miles from our house. Years ago, I used to get free spring water from this brewery and one on the East Side of St. Paul. That was some good stuff! Now they are both defunct.

Techie Corner
I went with a very stylized look on this image. I'll list camera settings, but there was so much post-production work that the original settings are moot. It looked like they were in the process of cutting down the trees in the foreground. I may have to revisit this spot sometime.
Shot at 1/15 Sec @ F32, ISO 200