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Picture #1: Must get watch.... Small: 800x623, 66,908 bytes (66K), (html file) Large: 1600x1200, 1,849,254 bytes (1.8M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/3.2, ISO 100, ext. flash, 1/30 sec, 14.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm Extra equipment used: Promaster 5750DX flash Taken by Michael Meissner on July 01, 2005 12:08:20 Last modified on July 10, 2005 at 11:04 |
Picture #2: Lory bird Small: 640x503, 55,789 bytes (55K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 4,254,107 bytes (4.1M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/3.5, ISO 100, ext. flash, 1/30 sec, 14.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm Extra equipment used: Promaster 5750DX flash Taken by Michael Meissner on July 01, 2005 12:07:13 Last modified on July 10, 2005 at 11:01 |
Picture #3: Do you come here often? Small: 640x503, 46,766 bytes (46K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 5,110,449 bytes (4.9M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/3.4, ISO 100, ext. flash, 1/100 sec, 50.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 100.0mm Extra equipment used: Promaster 5750DX flash Taken by Michael Meissner on July 01, 2005 12:06:29 Last modified on July 10, 2005 at 10:58 |
Picture #4: Lory bird feeding Small: 640x503, 53,307 bytes (53K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 4,873,112 bytes (4.6M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/3.5, ISO 100, ext. flash, 1/100 sec, 52.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 104.0mm Extra equipment used: Promaster 5750DX flash Taken by Michael Meissner on July 01, 2005 12:05:57 Last modified on July 10, 2005 at 10:42 |
Picture #5: Ringed Teal and Mandarin Duck Small: 640x503, 98,474 bytes (97K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 5,139,004 bytes (4.9M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/3.5, ISO 100, ext. flash, 1/100 sec, 54.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 108.0mm Extra equipment used: Promaster 5750DX flash Taken by Michael Meissner on July 01, 2005 12:27:22 Last modified on July 09, 2005 at 23:22 |
Picture #6: Waterfall Small: 480x686, 146,206 bytes (143K), (html file) Large: 1920x2560, 6,744,403 bytes (6.4M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/5.0, ISO 100, ext. flash, 1/125 sec, 14.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm Extra equipment used: Promaster 5750DX flash Taken by Michael Meissner on July 01, 2005 12:23:42 Last modified on July 09, 2005 at 23:20 |
Picture #7: Collard Aracari Small: 800x623, 85,922 bytes (84K), (html file) Large: 1600x1200, 2,121,322 bytes (2.0M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/3.5, ISO 100, ext. flash, 1/100 sec, 52.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 104.0mm Extra equipment used: Promaster 5750DX flash Taken by Michael Meissner on July 01, 2005 12:23:36 Last modified on July 09, 2005 at 23:17 |
Picture #8: Pied-imperial Pigeon Small: 640x503, 76,658 bytes (75K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 5,709,027 bytes (5.4M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Sigma 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6 lens f/4.8, ISO 100, ext. flash, 1/160 sec, 117.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 234.0mm Extra equipment used: Promaster 5750DX flash Taken by Michael Meissner on July 01, 2005 12:00:35 Last modified on July 09, 2005 at 23:14 |
Picture #9: Black Thoated Laughing Thrush Small: 640x503, 70,318 bytes (69K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 5,711,844 bytes (5.4M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Sigma 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6 lens f/5.2, ISO 100, ext. flash, 1/160 sec, 146.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 293.0mm Extra equipment used: Promaster 5750DX flash Taken by Michael Meissner on July 01, 2005 11:59:09 Last modified on July 09, 2005 at 23:11 |
Picture #10: Ringed Turtle Dove Small: 800x623, 123,348 bytes (121K), (html file) Large: 1600x1200, 2,231,914 bytes (2.1M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Sigma 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6 lens f/4.0, ISO 100, ext. flash, 1/100 sec, 55.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 110.0mm Extra equipment used: Promaster 5750DX flash Taken by Michael Meissner on July 01, 2005 11:57:26 Last modified on July 09, 2005 at 20:24 |
Picture #11: Hunting Cissa Small: 640x503, 60,585 bytes (60K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 4,961,825 bytes (4.7M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Sigma 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6 lens f/4.0, ISO 100, ext. flash, 1/100 sec, 55.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 110.0mm Extra equipment used: Promaster 5750DX flash Taken by Michael Meissner on July 01, 2005 11:57:16 Last modified on July 09, 2005 at 20:21 |
Picture #12: Greater Hill Mynah Small: 640x503, 85,324 bytes (84K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 5,662,006 bytes (5.4M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Sigma 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6 lens f/4.9, ISO 100, ext. flash, 1/160 sec, 122.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 244.0mm Extra equipment used: Promaster 5750DX flash Taken by Michael Meissner on July 01, 2005 11:55:05 Last modified on July 09, 2005 at 20:18 |
Picture #13: Chaco Chachalaca Small: 640x503, 66,414 bytes (65K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 5,502,464 bytes (5.2M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Sigma 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6 lens f/4.5, ISO 100, ext. flash, 1/160 sec, 93.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 186.0mm Extra equipment used: Promaster 5750DX flash Taken by Michael Meissner on July 01, 2005 11:53:43 Last modified on July 09, 2005 at 20:15 |
Picture #14: Royal Starling Small: 640x503, 50,333 bytes (50K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 5,026,427 bytes (4.8M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Sigma 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6 lens f/5.3, ISO 100, ext. flash, 1/160 sec, 153.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 307.0mm Extra equipment used: Promaster 5750DX flash Taken by Michael Meissner on July 01, 2005 11:52:28 Last modified on July 09, 2005 at 20:16 |
Picture #15: Silver Cheecked Hornbill Small: 640x503, 72,203 bytes (71K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 5,078,034 bytes (4.8M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Sigma 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6 lens f/4.6, ISO 100, ext. flash, 1/160 sec, 102.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 204.0mm Extra equipment used: Promaster 5750DX flash Taken by Michael Meissner on July 01, 2005 11:50:40 Last modified on July 09, 2005 at 20:07 |
Picture #16: Red crested Turaco Small: 640x503, 45,347 bytes (45K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 5,316,227 bytes (5.1M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Sigma 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6 lens f/5.0, ISO 100, ext. flash, 1/160 sec, 134.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 268.0mm Extra equipment used: Promaster 5750DX flash Taken by Michael Meissner on July 01, 2005 11:48:58 Last modified on July 09, 2005 at 20:05 |
Picture #17: Scarlet Ibis Small: 640x503, 53,027 bytes (52K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 5,143,957 bytes (4.9M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Sigma 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6 lens f/5.6, ISO 100, ext. flash, 1/160 sec, 184.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 369.0mm Extra equipment used: Promaster 5750DX flash Taken by Michael Meissner on July 01, 2005 11:48:30 Last modified on July 09, 2005 at 20:03 |
Picture #18: Austrailian Singing Crow Small: 600x823, 96,583 bytes (95K), (html file) Large: 1200x1600, 2,353,294 bytes (2.2M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Sigma 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6 lens f/5.2, ISO 100, ext. flash, 1/160 sec, 146.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 293.0mm Extra equipment used: Promaster 5750DX flash Taken by Michael Meissner on July 01, 2005 11:47:34 Last modified on July 09, 2005 at 20:00 |
Picture #19: Blue and Gold Macaw Small: 480x686, 83,444 bytes (82K), (html file) Large: 1920x2560, 6,418,047 bytes (6.1M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Sigma 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6 lens f/4.9, ISO 100, ext. flash, 1/160 sec, 122.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 244.0mm Extra equipment used: Promaster 5750DX flash Taken by Michael Meissner on July 01, 2005 11:46:52 Last modified on July 09, 2005 at 19:55 I feel he is saying "Welcome aboard maties...". |
Picture #20: Unknown bird Small: 640x503, 47,985 bytes (47K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 5,244,114 bytes (5.0M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Sigma 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6 lens f/5.6, ISO 100, ext. flash, 1/160 sec, 200.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 401.0mm Extra equipment used: Promaster 5750DX flash Taken by Michael Meissner on July 01, 2005 11:45:29 Last modified on July 09, 2005 at 19:52 |
Picture #21: Bearded Barbet Small: 640x503, 55,954 bytes (55K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 5,715,249 bytes (5.5M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Sigma 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6 lens f/5.6, ISO 100, ext. flash, 1/160 sec, 200.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 401.0mm Extra equipment used: Promaster 5750DX flash Taken by Michael Meissner on July 01, 2005 11:45:08 Last modified on July 09, 2005 at 17:19 |
Picture #22: Bats Small: 640x503, 57,730 bytes (57K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 4,747,781 bytes (4.5M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 50mm f/2.0 lens f/2.0, ISO 800, 1/5 sec, 50.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, bias -1.0, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 100.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on July 01, 2005 11:35:21 Last modified on July 01, 2005 at 21:55 |
Picture #23: I got you babe Small: 874x678, 141,895 bytes (139K), (html file) Large: 2622x1964, 1,097,335 bytes (1.0M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 50mm f/2.0 lens f/2.0, ISO 800, 1/80 sec, 50.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, bias -1.0, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 100.0mm Extra equipment used: Processed from the RAW file Taken by Michael Meissner on July 01, 2005 11:34:35 Last modified on July 09, 2005 at 17:09 |
Picture #24: Poisonous frog Small: 600x823, 111,221 bytes (109K), (html file) Large: 1200x1600, 2,632,127 bytes (2.5M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 50mm f/2.0 lens f/2.0, ISO 800, 1/50 sec, 50.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, bias -1.0, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 100.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on July 01, 2005 11:31:01 Last modified on July 01, 2005 at 21:55 |
Picture #25: Snake #2 Small: 640x503, 61,574 bytes (61K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 3,465,542 bytes (3.3M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 50mm f/2.0 lens f/2.0, ISO 800, 1/40 sec, 50.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, bias -1.0, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 100.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on July 01, 2005 11:31:25 Last modified on July 08, 2005 at 23:00 |
Picture #26: Snake Small: 640x503, 59,586 bytes (59K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 4,890,266 bytes (4.7M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 50mm f/2.0 lens f/2.0, ISO 800, 1/13 sec, 50.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 100.0mm Extra equipment used: handheld, shot through glass Taken by Michael Meissner on July 01, 2005 11:29:03 Last modified on July 08, 2005 at 22:38 |
Picture #27: Goldbreasted Waxbill Small: 800x623, 100,954 bytes (99K), (html file) Large: 1600x1200, 2,115,785 bytes (2.0M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/3.5, ISO 100, ext. flash, 1/100 sec, 52.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 104.0mm Extra equipment used: Promaster 5750DX flash, shot through cage wires Taken by Michael Meissner on July 01, 2005 11:23:00 Last modified on July 08, 2005 at 22:25 |
Picture #28: Zebra Dove #2 Small: 800x623, 67,785 bytes (67K), (html file) Large: 1600x1200, 1,981,289 bytes (1.9M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/3.5, ISO 100, ext. flash, 1/100 sec, 52.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 104.0mm Extra equipment used: Promaster 5750DX flash, shot through cage wires Taken by Michael Meissner on July 01, 2005 11:22:12 Last modified on July 08, 2005 at 22:22 |
Picture #29: Wattled Jacana Small: 800x623, 111,092 bytes (109K), (html file) Large: 1600x1200, 2,129,306 bytes (2.0M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/3.5, ISO 100, ext. flash, 1/100 sec, 54.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 108.0mm Extra equipment used: Promaster 5750DX flash, shot through cage wires Taken by Michael Meissner on July 01, 2005 11:21:03 Last modified on July 08, 2005 at 22:20 |
Picture #30: Black headed Bulbul Small: 640x503, 61,439 bytes (60K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 5,598,060 bytes (5.3M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/3.5, ISO 100, 1/15 sec, 52.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 104.0mm Extra equipment used: shot through cage wires Taken by Michael Meissner on July 01, 2005 11:19:40 Last modified on July 08, 2005 at 22:29 |
Picture #31: Zebra Dove Small: 640x503, 54,266 bytes (53K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 4,452,185 bytes (4.2M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/3.5, ISO 100, 1/50 sec, 52.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 104.0mm Extra equipment used: shot through cage wires Taken by Michael Meissner on July 01, 2005 11:19:30 Last modified on July 08, 2005 at 22:05 |
Picture #32: Horseshoe falls #2 Small: 800x623, 69,109 bytes (68K), (html file) Large: 1600x1200, 1,003,278 bytes (980K), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus C-2100UZ camera f/8.0, ISO 100, 1/125 sec, 15.7mm, aperture priority, SHQ, cloudy, matrix metering 35mm equivalent focal length 87.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on July 01, 2005 08:36:07 Last modified on July 01, 2005 at 21:54 Shutter speed of 1/125 or 1/250 may indicate use of flash |
Picture #33: American and Bridal Veil falls Small: 640x503, 73,157 bytes (72K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 5,009,716 bytes (4.8M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/10.0, ISO 100, 1/320 sec, 25.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 50.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 14:59:24 Last modified on June 30, 2005 at 16:46 |
Picture #34: American falls #2 Small: 640x503, 72,195 bytes (71K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 5,012,948 bytes (4.8M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/10.0, ISO 100, 1/320 sec, 25.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 50.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 14:59:20 Last modified on June 30, 2005 at 16:46 |
Picture #35: American falls Small: 640x503, 52,995 bytes (52K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 4,643,901 bytes (4.4M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/10.0, ISO 100, 1/320 sec, 25.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 50.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 14:58:41 Last modified on June 30, 2005 at 16:46 |
Picture #36: Rainbow bridge between Canada and USA Small: 640x526, 61,402 bytes (60K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 4,891,155 bytes (4.7M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/10.0, ISO 100, 1/320 sec, 14.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 14:53:12 Last modified on June 30, 2005 at 16:46 |
Picture #37: Maid of the Mist boat Small: 640x503, 98,251 bytes (96K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 5,500,899 bytes (5.2M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/7.1, ISO 100, 1/320 sec, 54.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 108.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 14:53:05 Last modified on June 30, 2005 at 16:46 |
Picture #38: Horeshoe falls Small: 640x503, 47,390 bytes (47K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 4,501,627 bytes (4.3M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/9.0, ISO 100, 1/400 sec, 54.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 108.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 14:45:13 Last modified on June 30, 2005 at 16:46 |
Picture #39: It gets rather wet on Maid of the Mist Small: 640x503, 55,184 bytes (54K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 4,629,567 bytes (4.4M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/10.0, ISO 100, 1/320 sec, 14.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 14:44:07 Last modified on June 30, 2005 at 16:46 It was nice to have a camera (E-1 + 14-54mm lens) designed to be splash-proof to take shots like these from the Maid of the Mist boat ride. |
Picture #40: Seagull over Niagara Falls #2 Small: 800x623, 46,142 bytes (46K), (html file) Large: 1600x1200, 1,796,371 bytes (1.7M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/9.0, ISO 100, 1/500 sec, 54.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 108.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 14:42:23 Last modified on June 30, 2005 at 16:46 |
Picture #41: Horseshoe falls Small: 600x823, 57,535 bytes (57K), (html file) Large: 1200x1600, 2,138,255 bytes (2.0M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/9.0, ISO 100, 1/400 sec, 54.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 108.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 14:41:12 Last modified on June 30, 2005 at 16:46 |
Picture #42: Flight over the American falls Small: 640x503, 36,248 bytes (36K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 4,530,265 bytes (4.3M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/9.0, ISO 100, 1/400 sec, 54.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 108.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 14:40:28 Last modified on June 30, 2005 at 16:46 |
Picture #43: Bridal Veil falls Small: 480x686, 80,290 bytes (79K), (html file) Large: 1920x2560, 5,041,048 bytes (4.8M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/9.0, ISO 100, 1/400 sec, 54.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 108.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 14:39:50 Last modified on June 30, 2005 at 16:46 |
Picture #44: Seagull over Niagara Falls Small: 800x623, 30,547 bytes (30K), (html file) Large: 1600x1200, 1,384,489 bytes (1.3M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/9.0, ISO 100, 1/400 sec, 54.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 108.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 14:38:59 Last modified on June 30, 2005 at 16:45 |
Picture #45: Seagull Small: 800x623, 27,620 bytes (27K), (html file) Large: 1600x1200, 1,592,103 bytes (1.5M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/9.0, ISO 100, 1/400 sec, 54.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 108.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 14:38:40 Last modified on June 30, 2005 at 16:45 |
Picture #46: Bridal Veil falls from Maid of the Mist Small: 480x686, 57,078 bytes (56K), (html file) Large: 1920x2560, 5,600,109 bytes (5.3M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/9.0, ISO 100, 1/400 sec, 54.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 108.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 14:38:27 Last modified on June 30, 2005 at 16:45 |
Picture #47: American & Bridal Veil falls from Maid of the Mist #2 Small: 640x526, 39,475 bytes (39K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 4,429,397 bytes (4.2M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/9.0, ISO 100, 1/400 sec, 40.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 80.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 14:37:50 Last modified on June 30, 2005 at 16:45 |
Picture #48: American & Bridal Veil falls from Maid of the Mist Small: 640x526, 39,636 bytes (39K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 4,513,555 bytes (4.3M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/9.0, ISO 100, 1/400 sec, 40.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 80.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 14:37:23 Last modified on June 30, 2005 at 16:45 |
Picture #49: Maid of the Mists boats and Horseshoe Falls Small: 640x526, 72,889 bytes (72K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 5,652,417 bytes (5.4M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/8.0, ISO 100, 1/500 sec, 43.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 86.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 14:19:45 Last modified on June 30, 2005 at 16:45 |
Picture #50: Niagara Falls, Ontario skyline #2 Small: 640x503, 77,540 bytes (76K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 5,900,850 bytes (5.6M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/8.0, ISO 100, 1/320 sec, 14.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 14:18:05 Last modified on June 30, 2005 at 16:45 |
Picture #51: Niagara Falls, Ontario skyline Small: 640x503, 68,909 bytes (68K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 5,389,154 bytes (5.1M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/9.0, ISO 100, 1/400 sec, 14.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 14:09:32 Last modified on June 30, 2005 at 16:45 |
Picture #52: Maid of the Mist braving the falls Small: 1000x923, 141,829 bytes (139K), (html file) Large: 2000x1800, 4,135,025 bytes (3.9M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/9.0, ISO 100, 1/400 sec, 19.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 38.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 14:02:44 Last modified on June 30, 2005 at 16:45 |
Picture #53: Behind the falls #2 Small: 640x503, 40,042 bytes (40K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 4,438,568 bytes (4.2M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/8.0, ISO 100, 1/500 sec, 33.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 66.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 13:45:11 Last modified on June 30, 2005 at 16:45 |
Picture #54: Behind the falls Small: 640x503, 50,036 bytes (49K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 4,875,728 bytes (4.6M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/9.0, ISO 100, 1/400 sec, 22.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 44.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 13:41:15 Last modified on June 30, 2005 at 16:45 |
Picture #55: Niagara Falls Small: 800x556, 54,957 bytes (54K), (html file) Large: 2400x1600, 3,885,766 bytes (3.7M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/8.0, ISO 100, 1/640 sec, 52.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 104.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 13:41:12 Last modified on June 30, 2005 at 16:45 |
Picture #56: Flowers Small: 800x623, 80,450 bytes (79K), (html file) Large: 1600x1200, 2,264,441 bytes (2.2M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/3.5, ISO 100, 1/80 sec, 54.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 108.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 12:59:43 Last modified on July 06, 2005 at 22:00 |
Picture #57: Flowers and fountain in the botanical gardens Small: 480x686, 138,884 bytes (136K), (html file) Large: 1920x2560, 6,510,677 bytes (6.2M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/5.6, ISO 100, 1/125 sec, 14.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 12:58:49 Last modified on July 06, 2005 at 21:57 |
Picture #58: Spotted yellow ladyslipper #2 Small: 600x823, 70,775 bytes (70K), (html file) Large: 1200x1600, 1,706,303 bytes (1.6M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/3.5, ISO 400, 1/50 sec, 54.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 108.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 12:56:13 Last modified on July 06, 2005 at 22:27 |
Picture #59: Spotted yellow ladyslipper Small: 1000x773, 95,483 bytes (94K), (html file) Large: 2000x1500, 3,305,308 bytes (3.2M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/3.4, ISO 100, 1/30 sec, 45.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 90.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 12:54:12 Last modified on July 06, 2005 at 21:49 |
Picture #60: Purple flower Small: 800x623, 67,007 bytes (66K), (html file) Large: 1600x1200, 1,902,231 bytes (1.8M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/3.3, ISO 100, 1/50 sec, 38.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 76.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 12:54:06 Last modified on July 06, 2005 at 21:43 |
Picture #61: Turtle power Small: 600x823, 100,296 bytes (98K), (html file) Large: 1200x1600, 2,391,305 bytes (2.3M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/5.0, ISO 100, 1/200 sec, 40.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 80.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 12:51:20 Last modified on July 06, 2005 at 21:41 |
Picture #62: Fly birdie, fly Small: 480x686, 98,867 bytes (97K), (html file) Large: 1920x2560, 5,129,630 bytes (4.9M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/5.0, ISO 100, 1/200 sec, 37.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 74.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 12:51:03 Last modified on July 06, 2005 at 21:36 |
Picture #63: Look, I've got a fish! Small: 640x503, 77,568 bytes (76K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 4,803,022 bytes (4.6M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/4.5, ISO 100, 1/200 sec, 40.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 80.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 12:50:59 Last modified on July 06, 2005 at 21:34 |
Picture #64: Statues in front of the botanical gardens Small: 640x526, 94,068 bytes (92K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 5,418,998 bytes (5.2M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/5.0, ISO 100, 1/125 sec, 17.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 34.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 12:50:46 Last modified on July 06, 2005 at 21:32 |
Picture #65: I see fish! Small: 640x503, 75,066 bytes (74K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 4,805,339 bytes (4.6M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/6.3, ISO 100, 1/200 sec, 14.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 12:13:52 Last modified on July 06, 2005 at 21:28 |
Picture #66: Water lily Small: 640x503, 80,713 bytes (79K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 5,781,193 bytes (5.5M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/4.5, ISO 100, 1/200 sec, 54.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 108.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 12:13:45 Last modified on July 06, 2005 at 21:26 |
Picture #67: Goldfish and water lily Small: 800x623, 70,631 bytes (69K), (html file) Large: 1600x1200, 2,148,574 bytes (2.0M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/4.0, ISO 100, 1/160 sec, 54.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 108.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 12:12:31 Last modified on July 06, 2005 at 21:22 |
Picture #68: Floral clock Small: 640x503, 71,674 bytes (70K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 5,134,850 bytes (4.9M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/5.6, ISO 100, 1/200 sec, 22.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 44.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 12:11:21 Last modified on July 06, 2005 at 20:06 This year the design on the clock honors the Boy Scouts. |
Picture #69: Debris in the niagara whirlpool Small: 800x623, 129,479 bytes (127K), (html file) Large: 1600x1200, 2,494,906 bytes (2.4M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/5.0, ISO 100, 1/250 sec, 54.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 108.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 11:32:03 Last modified on July 06, 2005 at 20:02 When the Canadian and American towns of Niagara Falls lower the level of the falls at night (diverting the water to generate electricity), the whirlpool reverses directions, and it flushes out most of the debris that accumulates through the day. |
Picture #70: Niagara whirlpool #2 Small: 640x503, 86,673 bytes (85K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 5,915,376 bytes (5.6M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/5.6, ISO 100, 1/160 sec, 14.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 11:31:24 Last modified on July 06, 2005 at 19:59 |
Picture #71: Niagara whirlpool Small: 640x503, 102,581 bytes (101K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 6,230,545 bytes (5.9M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/5.0, ISO 100, 1/125 sec, 14.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 11:30:50 Last modified on July 06, 2005 at 19:56 |
Picture #72: The fishing must be really good to hike down to the river #2 Small: 800x623, 146,621 bytes (144K), (html file) Large: 1600x1200, 2,508,666 bytes (2.4M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/4.5, ISO 100, 1/200 sec, 54.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 108.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 11:28:48 Last modified on July 06, 2005 at 19:53 |
Picture #73: The fishing must be really good to hike down to the river Small: 800x623, 150,112 bytes (147K), (html file) Large: 1600x1200, 2,537,425 bytes (2.4M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/4.0, ISO 100, 1/160 sec, 54.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 108.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 11:28:18 Last modified on July 06, 2005 at 19:50 |
Picture #74: Niagara whirpool (below the falls) Small: 640x503, 88,656 bytes (87K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 5,622,253 bytes (5.4M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/5.6, ISO 100, 1/320 sec, 54.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 108.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 11:24:48 Last modified on July 06, 2005 at 19:35 |
Picture #75: Niagara river below the falls #2 Small: 640x503, 97,556 bytes (96K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 5,958,289 bytes (5.7M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/5.6, ISO 100, 1/320 sec, 54.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 108.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 11:24:25 Last modified on July 06, 2005 at 19:33 |
Picture #76: Niagara river below the falls Small: 640x503, 85,803 bytes (84K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 5,177,927 bytes (4.9M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/5.6, ISO 100, 1/160 sec, 17.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 34.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 11:24:21 Last modified on July 06, 2005 at 19:30 |
Picture #77: Spanish Aero car at Niagara Falls Small: 480x686, 110,406 bytes (108K), (html file) Large: 1920x2560, 6,220,577 bytes (5.9M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/4.5, ISO 100, 1/200 sec, 54.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, matrix metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 108.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 11:20:26 Last modified on July 06, 2005 at 09:28 |
Picture #78: Niagara Falls sunrise Small: 640x503, 38,246 bytes (38K), (html file) Large: 2560x1920, 3,904,390 bytes (3.7M), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2005, All rights reserved Olympus E-1 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens f/5.0, ISO 100, 1/125 sec, 17.0mm, auto mode, SHQ, spot metering, -2 contrast, +2 sharpening 35mm equivalent focal length 34.0mm Taken by Michael Meissner on June 30, 2005 06:15:17 Last modified on July 06, 2005 at 09:25 Shot through the window of our hotel room. |