FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2011

PIGEON RIVER 4038

"Last color at Partridge Falls"

Here's one of my favorite fall color shots from this year. Taken the weekend of October 1st and 2nd.

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Lens: Canon EF 24-105mm
Focal length: 105mm
Shutter speed: 0.4 sec
Aperture: f/16
ISO: 1600

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2011

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"Grand Marais Sunset - November 9, 2011"

This was the scene tonight at sunset in Grand Marais, Minnesota. It was cloudy all day, but as sometimes happens during this gray time of year, the day ended with a splash of color!

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Lens: Canon EF 24-105mm
Focal length: 105mm
Shutter speed: 1/50
Aperture: f/8
ISO: 400

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2011

MILKY WAY 1991

"Tower Galaxy"

I haven't been doing much shooting so far this November, so lately I've been working on more photos that were taken earlier this fall. This particular photo was made on the night of September 4, 2011 at about 1:00 in the morning. The Milky Way was so bright that night it looked like it was jumping out of the sky at us.

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Lens: Canon EF 17-40mm
Focal length: 17mm
Shutter speed: 40 seconds
Aperture: f/4
ISO: 6400

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2011

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"Starry Night in the Maple Forest"

This photo was made last night when there was supposed to be a pretty good chance of seeing some Northern Lights. While the Aurora was a no-show, the stars last night were incredibly vivid, so much so that it felt like you could reach up and pluck them from the sky.

The magic of the night reminded me of my favorite quote from Vincent van Gogh:

"For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream."

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Lens: Canon EF 17-40mm
Focal length: 17mm
Shutter speed: 30 seconds
Aperture: f/4
ISO: 6400