TroutRunTrailView

A view of the Trout Run Trail in Decorah, IA   September 1, 2015

Canon PowerShot S95  f/5.0 at 1/80 sec   6.0mm  ISO 80  Three bracketed exposures (+2.00, 0.00, -2.00 EV) Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom Pro 2

TraverlingWall

Traveling "Wall" set up at Operation LZ (Viet Nam Veteran 'welcome home') in Forest City, IA  August 30, 2015

Canon EOS 60D with Tamron 18-200mm lens   f/8.0 at 1/200 sec    Aperture Priority  22.0mm  ISO 100   Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV) 

BricePrairieCenter

The Brice Prairie Visitor Center at the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refusge just north of La Crosse, WI     September 5, 2015

Canon PowerShot S95  f/5.6 at 1/320 sec   8.6mm  ISO 80  Three bracketed exposures (+2.00, 0.00, -2.00 EV) Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom Pro 2

RootRiverBridgeView

Root River confluence with the South Branch near Landsboro, MN.  Bike ride on the Root River Trail    September 7, 2015

Canon PowerShot S95  f/3.2 at 1/200 sec   6.0mm  ISO 80  Three bracketed exposures (+2.00, 0.00, -2.00 EV) Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom Pro 2

FarmandChurch

Iconic scene with a farm and the Lutheran church.  Coon Valley, WI   September 3, 2015

Canon EOS 60D with Tamron 18-200mm lens   f/8.0 at 1/200 sec    Aperture Priority  73.0mm  ISO 100   Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV) 

TunnelView

Fog rolling out of Tunnel 2 on the Elroy-Sparta State Trail, near Wilton, WI   September 3, 2015

Canon PowerShot S95  f/2.8 at 1/160 sec   9.6mm  ISO 80  Three bracketed exposures (+2.00, 0.00, -2.00 EV) Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom Pro 2

MississippiRiveratPikesPeak

View looking North along the Mississippi River at Pike Peak State Park near McGregor, IA  September 2, 2015

Canon EOS 60D with Tamron 18-200mm lens   f/8.0 at 1/200 sec    Aperture Priority  28.0mm  ISO 100   Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV) 

BikingtoTunnel2

Fog rolling out of Tunnel 2 on the Elroy-Sparta State Trail near Wilton, WI    September 3, 2015

Canon PowerShot S95  f/2.8 at 1/200 sec   6.0mm  ISO 80  Three bracketed exposures (+2.00, 0.00, -2.00 EV) Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom Pro 2

Effective Effects Challenge

Another Gurushots challenge where my photo collections reached the "All-Start" ranking.    These, like other photos featured on this blog, are available as photo files.

"Art Yard TG2"   The Art Yard in Santa Fe, New Mexico   HDR photo processed by HDR Darkroom Pro 2 and stylized by Topaz Glow

"Sapinero" Village Store along US 50 between Gunnison and Montrose, CO  HDR photo processed and stylized by Photomatix 4

"American Falls - Bridge TG"  American Falls and bridge at Niagara Falls.  HDR photo processed by HDR Darkroom Pro 2 and stylized with Topaz Glow

"Colorado Crossing"  My road bike on the bridge across the Colorado River at Moab, UT  Stylized with Topaz Glow

SpartaCyclist

Sculpture of antique bicycle and rider in Sparta, Wisconsin    September 3, 2015

Canon PowerShot S95  f/4.9 at 1/400 sec   22.5mm  ISO 80  Three bracketed exposures (+2.00, 0.00, -2.00 EV) Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom Pro 2

BankBuilding-FLWright

The building now housing a bank in Mason City, Iowa  was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright    August 29, 2015

Canon EOS 60D with Tamron 18-200mm lens   f/4.5 at 1/50 sec    Aperture Priority  25.0mm  ISO 1600   Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV) 

ElroySpartaTrail

Elroy-Sparta State Trail (one of the original "Rails-to-Trails" abandoned railroad right-of-way trails) near Wilton, WI     September 3, 2015

Canon PowerShot S95  f/5.0 at 1/50 sec   6.5mm  ISO 80  Three bracketed exposures (+2.00, 0.00, -2.00 EV) Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom Pro 2

WagonMaker

Old "Christian Bloedel Wagon Maker" building in McGregor, IA    September  2, 2015

Canon EOS 60D with Tamron 18-200mm lens   f/7.1 at 1/160 sec    Aperture Priority  22.0mm  ISO 100   Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV)   Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom Pro , cropped and final processing with Photoshop Elements 11

GreatRiverTrail

A view of the Great River Trail South of County Rd Z near Onalaska, WI 

Canon PowerShot S95  f/2.8 at 1/60 sec   6.0mm  ISO 80  Three bracketed exposures (+2.00, 0.00, -2.00 EV) Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom Pro 2

TobaccoPool

The old Northern Wisconsin co-op Tobacco Pool.  Yes, there once a thriving business growing tobacco in Wisconsin.   September 2, 2015

Canon EOS 60D with Tamron 18-200mm lens   f/8.0 at 1/250 sec    Aperture Priority  28.0mm  ISO 100   Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV)   Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom Pro 2

BridgeOverTroutRun

One of the several bridges on the Trout Run Trail in Decorah, IA   September 1, 2015

Canon PowerShot S95  f/5.0 at 1/200 sec   6.0mm  ISO 80  Three bracketed exposures (+1.67, -0.33, -2.33 EV) Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom Pro 2

LegacyCoonValley

Legacy in Coon Valley, WI has a good selection of local micro-brewery beers on tap and in can and/or bottle.  Good sandwiches, too.    September 3, 2015

Canon PowerShot S95  f/6.3 at 1/320 sec   7.5mm  ISO 80  Three bracketed exposures (+2,00, 0.00, -2.00 EV) Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom Pro 2

PikesPeakIowa

Pike's Peak State Park near McGregor, Iowa.  At Effigy Mounds, I was disappointed that there was not a good view of the Mississippi River.  The ranger suggested i drive 8 miles South to this state park,  The overlook, shown here, gives an awesome view of the river and lowlands.  

Canon EOS 60D with Tamron 18-200mm lens   f/8.0 at 1/160 sec    Aperture Priority  18.0mm  ISO 100   Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV)   Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom Pro 2

EffigyMounds

View of the three mound near the visitor;s center at Effigy Mounds National Monument.  September 2, 2015

Canon EOS 60D with Tamron 18-200mm lens   f/5.0 at 1/60 sec    Aperture Priority  18.0mm  ISO 400   Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV)   Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom Pro 2

BicycleSculpture

Sculpture depicting 3 bicycles along the Trout Run Trail in Decorah, IA (with my Trek hybrid)   September 1, 2015

Canon PowerShot S95  f/5.0 at 1/500 sec   8.6mm  ISO 80  Three bracketed exposures (+1.67, -0.33, -2.33 EV) Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom Pro 2

DunningsSpring

Dunnings Spring in the park with the same name in Decorah, IA   September 1, 2015

Canon EOS 60D with Tamron 18-200mm lens   f/6.3 at 1/100 sec    Aperture Priority  18.0mm  ISO 320   Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV)   Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom Pro 2

DecorahFishHatchery

Hybrid bike in fron of the sign for the Decorah Fish Hatchery   Septermber

Canon PowerShot S95  f/5.0 at 1/320 sec   6.9mm  ISO 80  Three bracketed exposures (+1.67, -0.33, -2.33 EV) Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom Pro 2

WoodenFieldCross

Wooden Field Cross sculpture on display at Operation LZ in Forest City, IA  August 30, 2015

Canon EOS 60D with Tamron 18-200mm lens   f/8.0 at 1/250 sec    Aperture Priority  28.0mm  ISO 100   Three bracketed exposures (+1.67, -0.33, -2.33 EV)   Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom Pro 2

ManlyLocomotiveCaboose

Retired railroad locomotive and caboose on display in Manly, Iowa   August 31, 2015

Canon EOS 60D with Tamron 18-200mm lens   f/7.1 at 1/200 sec    Aperture Priority  28.0mm  ISO 100   Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV)   Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom Pro 2

OldGranary

Old brick granary in North Central Iowa.   August 28, 2015

Canon EOS 60D with Tamron 18-200mm lens   f/6.3 at 1/160 sec    Aperture Priority  3.0mm  ISO 200   Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV)   Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom Pro 2 cropped and finished with Photoshop Elements 11

SculptureovertheTrail

Sculpture over the Trout Run trail in Decorah, IA (pictured with my Trek hybrid).  September 1, 2015


Canon PowerShot S95  f/5.0 at 1/200 sec   6.0mm  ISO 80  Three bracketed exposures (+1.67, -0.33, -2.33 EV) Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom Pro 2

SpringPark

Spring Park is a little park with a natural spring, camping, disc golf, and picnic tables along the Cedar River near Osage. Iowa.    August 31, 2015

Canon EOS 60D with Tamron 18-200mm lens   f/6.3 at 1/100 sec    Aperture Priority  25.0mm  ISO 320   Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV)   Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom Pro 2

M151Jeep

Jeep similar to the ones I drove in Viet Nam (mine had a soft cover and no machine gun)  Operation LZ in Forest City, IA   August 30, 2015

Canon EOS 60D with Tamron 18-200mm lens   f/8.0 at 1/160 sec    Aperture Priority  18.0mm  ISO 100   Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV)   Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom Pro 2

TravelingWallView

Traveling replica of the Viet Nam Memorial "Wall".   Operation LZ in Forest City, IA  August 30, 2015

Canon EOS 60D with Tamron 18-200mm lens   f/8.0 at 1/200 sec    Aperture Priority  22.0mm  ISO 100   Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV)   Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom Pro 2

Faces-Tunnel2

Mount Rushmore Memorial viewed through a tunnel on the Iron Mountain highway.  May 27, 2010

Canon EOS Rebel T1i with Canon EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens   f/11.0 at 1/80 sec    Aperture Priority  55.0mm  ISO 200   Three bracketed exposures (+1.0, 0.0, -1.0 EV)   Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom Pro 2  Cropped and final processing with Photoshop Elements 11

TwoMedicineLakePier

Pier on Two Medicine Lake in Glacier National Park    August 26, 2013

Canon EOS 60D with Tamron 18-200mm lens   f/8.0 at 1/125 sec    Aperture Priority  38.0mm  ISO 100   Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV)   Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom Pro 2

SandBayPier

Sand Bay Pier in Apostle Islands National Park near Bayfield, WI    June 3, 2011

Canon EOS Rebel T1i with EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens   f/9.0 at 1/250 sec    Aperture Priority  27.0mm  ISO 100   Three bracketed exposures (+2.0, 0.0, -2.0 EV)   Processed from RAW by HDR Darkroom Pro 2

TowernLights

Lights for the West tower viewing toward the East tower of the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge - Omaha, NE/Council Bluffs, IA    April 8, 2009

Canon PowerShot A590 IS   f/4.5 at 1/1000 sec   6.6mm  ISO 80  Retouched with Photoshop Elements 9

Piers and Ports (Nautical) Challenge

My 4 photos in the titled Gurushots challenge achieved "All-Star" level.

Crooked Pier -  Lake Superior, Ashland, WI

Cherry Grove Pier, N. Myrtle Beach, SC

Marina near the dam on Table Rock Lake, Branson, MO

Pier on Two Medicine Lake, Glacier National Park, MT

WINNER - Gurushots - Raw Talent

This photo "The Window" I took in Monument Valley Tribal Park won as the top vote-getter in Gurushots Raw Talent Challenge.  the challenge was for photos as they came of ouf the camera, no post processing.


Canon EOS Rebel T1i with stock lens   f/6.3 at 1/80 sec    Program Mode  55.0mm  ISO 100