2014, Day 280 - Carpet

As the nights get colder the plants are flowering one last time with all the energy that remains.  Soon they will be dormant and the blossoms that once carpeted the landscape will be replaced with the crunch of brittle leaves.  The sweet scent of the leaves coupled with the crisp air and a hint of woodsmoke are how I know autumn has arrived.

Fuji X-T1, Fujinon 60/f2.4R
60mm, f4, 1/150 sec @ 200 ISO

2014, Day 279 - Washed

It is amazing to me that wrecks like the Peter Iredale are allowed to remain and that they're not vandalized.  It is rather exciting to see a piece of history in front of you, to be able to touch it.  Plus there were no lives lost when this ship wrecked so it has a happy ending despite being an unfortunate incident.

Fuji X-T1, Fujinon 10-24/f4R OIS
10mm, f8, 3.2 sec @ 400 ISO

2014, Day 278 - Points

Sometimes a low contrast will take the edge off a prickly subject.

Fuji X-T1, Fujinon 60/f2.4R
60mm, f4, 1/160 sec @ 640 ISO

2014, Day 277 - Slurp

The bees are getting ready for a long winter and the cold nights rob them of time to be productive.  Still, they're out there making sure that nothing is wasted and given that many of the plants are flowering one last time before the onset of truly cold weather they have variety if not quantity.

Fuji X-T1, Fujinon 60/2.4R
60mm, f5.6, 1/1800 sec @ 640 ISO

2014, Day 276 - Alert

Oh Stubbs, you are getting increasing quirky which is really saying something because you were a bit of an odd duck when I brought you home.  At first you were afraid of everyone and everything but after a couple weeks I found the nest you made in my bed and a few months later and you were part of the family.  Still overwhelmed by new people and totally camera-shy you were my diamond that no one would ever be able to appreciate.  Eight years later you are the oldest dog in the house and the perpetual puppy; every morning while I make your breakfast you play with your toys until I am ready to serve and the other dogs think you're a bit crazy but that's okay, neither of us really cares.  It will be your birthday again soon and I feel very fortunate to have had your company for the last eight years.

Fuji X-T1, Fujinon 35/f1.4R
35mm, f1.4, 1/125 sec @ 500 ISO

2014, Day 275 - Square hole

Below the reactor in one of the basements we found this side chamber.  Because it had water on the ground we decided it would be another good location to set fire to a fireproof room.  The wet concrete provided additional reflections that makes for a more interesting final image.

Fuji X-T1, Fujinon 10-24/f4R OIS
16.6mm, f5.6, 1 sec @ 800 ISO

2014, Day 274 - Flying Double A

This is the old Gibble Barn out in Canby.  A few weeks ago when we were taunted with the prospect of seeing the northern lights this far south I went out with my friend Julie to try to capture the event.  Unfortunately the aurora was not visible but we did have fun playing with our long exposures.

Fuji X-T1, Fujinon 14/f2.8R
14mm, f2.8, 28 sec @ 400 ISO