Purple Parking Lot

After the sun had set and we had safely returned to Ann Arbor, the sky remained a purple/pinkish color for a few minutes.
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Purple Parking Lot || Nikon D40/Nikkor 18-55@18 | 1/30s | f3.5 | ISO360 | Handheld

As the crows fly.

Birds fly above the highway.

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As the crows fly. || Nikon D40/Nikkor 18-55@55 | 1/100s | f5.6 | ISO200 | Handheld

Driver's Side

While driving back from Penn State, we were treated to one of the coolest sunsets I have ever scene. Be prepared to see a lot of pictures from that evening over the next couple days. I hope you enjoy them.

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Driver's Side || Nikon D40/Nikkor 18-55@19 | 1/500s | f11 | ISO800 | Handheld

Flatland

The Ohio horizon, flat as far as the eye can see. I also encourage everyone to read Edwin Abbot's Flatland, its a very interesting book.

Flatland || Nikon D40/Nikkor 18-55@32 | 1/250s | f9 | ISO200 | Handheld

Staples

A telephone poll covered in years of staples and outdated fliers.

Staples || Nikon D40/Nikkor 18-55@18 | 1/320s | f3.5 | ISO200 | Handheld

Poinsettia

Za's Cafe off East University

Poinsettia || Nikon D40/Nikkor 18-55@30 | 1/25s | f4.2 | ISO1600 | Handheld

Doritos

The corner of East University and South University.

Doritos || Nikon D40/Nikkor 18-55@19 | 1/160s | f6.3 | ISO200 | Handheld

Fall Ivy

Ivy changes color on East Hall.

Fall Ivy || Nikon D40/Nikkor 18-55@18 | 1/200s | f7.1 | ISO200 | Handheld

Old Faucet

An old faucet hangs on the wall in the basement of Randall Lab.

Old Faucet || Nikon D40/Nikkor 18-55@38 | 1/60s | f4.8 | IS0200 | Handheld

Fall's Arrival

Good news! The arrival of fall and its new color palette has inspired me to take a whole bunch of new pictures!

Fall's Arrival || Nikon D40/Nikkor 18-55@26 | 1/250s | f4.0 | ISO200 | Handheld

Fall Meal

The squirrels have been very active lately, although they never seem to actually hibernate in Ann Arbor.

Fall Meal || Nikon D40/Nikkor 18-55@55 | 1/30s | f5.6 | ISO250 | Handheld

Crack

I just got a new Nikon D80 with a Tamron 95mm Macro lens for my research so of course i had to try it out on anything but.

Crack || Nikon D80/Tamron 90 Macro | 1/80s | f2.8 | ISO360 | Handheld

First Picture

This was the first real picture I ever took with my camera. Despite completely botching all the settings, I still like it.

First Picture || Nikon D40/Nikkor 18-55@55 | 1/13s | f5.6 | ISO1600 | Handheld

Gateway

The archway cutting through Randall Lab.

Gateway || Nikon D40/Nikkor 18-55@18 | 1/30s | f3.5 | ISO200 | Handheld

Dim Lantern

An unlit lantern sits outside the Graduate Library.

Dim Lantern || Nikon D40/Nikkor 18-55@32 | 1/8s | f4.5 | ISO1250 | Handheld

Big House at Sunset

I don't know what it is about Ann Arbor, but there are a TON of really cool sunsets. This is the RAW file right off my camera with no Photoshopping.

Big House at Sunset || Nikon D40/Nikkor 18-55@18 | 1/30s | f3.5 | IS01400 | Handheld

Michigan Drumline

Two hours before every football game the Michigan Drumline puts on a performance for waiting fans.

The penthouse apartment on the corner of State and Hill.

I have one more group of pictures from the football game that I will be posting then its time to find a new subject so hang in there.

Roof Party || Nikon D40/Nikkor 18-55@55 | 1/500s | f11 | ISO800 | Handheld

Buzz and Banana

Buzz Lightyear and a Banana rally the crowds walking to the football game.

Buzz and Banana || Nikon D40/Nikkor 18-55@55 | 1/100s | f5.6 | ISO200 | Handheld

Bongo Man

Bongo Man sets up shop on Hover St near its intersection with Sybil and professes his free style for the crowds as they walk by.

Bongo Man || Nikon D40/18-55@55 | 1/30s | f5.6 | ISO200 | Handheld

Tuba

A tuba player in the Alumni Marching Band warms the crowd up with Let's Go Blue.

Tuba || Nikon D40/Nikkor 18-55@55 | 1/160s | f5.6 | ISO200 | Handheld

Lloyd Carr

Regardless of your opinion of his coaching abilities, Lloyd Carr is just a nice guy. I was walking back from watching the Michigan Drumline's pre-game performance when I noticed a large crowd forming on the sidewalk. As I walked closer I found former Michigan Football head coach Lloyd Carr trying to make it back to his office. Fans were swarming asking for pictures and a hand shake while Lloyd responded to all requests with a big smile and humble thank you.

Friday Traffic

Traffic takes hold in Ann Arbor as people flock to Homecoming Weekend.

Friday Traffic || Nikon D40/Nikkor 18-55@55 | 1/60s | f8 | ISO800 | Handheld

Greenhouse

The greenhouse attached the Natural Science Building.

Greenhouse || Nikon D40/Nikkor 18-55@18 | 1/40s | f3.5 | ISO800 | Handheld

Dark Hallway

The bridge between West Hall and Randall Lab in the physics building lit well into a night of studying.

Dark Hallway || Nikon D40/18-55@18 | 1/25s | f3.5 | ISO800 | Handheld

Yellow Bins

The Diag from the steps of the Graduate Library.

Yellow Bins || Nikon D40/Nikkor 18-55@ 18 | 1/100s | f5 | ISO200 | Handheld