Pictures taken at the Obama Presidential Center on August 19th, 2026 (34 pictures)

In mid-August 2026, Liz, Gwen, and I went on a vacation to Wisconsin and Illinois.

On Wednesday August 19th, 2026 we went to the Obama Presidential Center.

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Picture #1: Arch at the Obama Presidential Center
Arch at the Obama Presidential Center
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35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
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Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 11:47:51
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 12:24 		Picture #2: Obama presidential center
Obama presidential center
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Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/4.5, ISO 100, 1/800 sec, 6.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, IS Auto, noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee, rotate left
Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 11:48:16
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:08
Picture #3: Barak and Michelle Obama portrait
Barak and Michelle Obama portrait
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Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 200, 1/80 sec, 9.8mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, IS Auto, noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 46.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 12:09:32
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:08 		Picture #4: Art map of Chicago
Art map of Chicago
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Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 160, 1/80 sec, 8.1mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, IS Auto, noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 38.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 12:10:03
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:09
Picture #5: Welcome art installation
Welcome art installation
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2026, All rights reserved
Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 200, 1/80 sec, 10.8mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, IS Auto, noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 50.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 12:10:21
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:09 		Picture #6: Campaign buttons and highlight videos
Campaign buttons and highlight videos
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Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 640, 1/30 sec, 6.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, IS Auto, noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 12:45:34
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:10
Picture #7: Hope
Hope
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2026, All rights reserved
Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 800, 1/40 sec, 14.5mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, IS Auto, noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 70.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 12:49:06
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:10 		Picture #8: Hope #2
Hope #2
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Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 500, 1/30 sec, 6.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, IS Auto, noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee, rotate left
Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 12:49:57
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:10
Picture #9: Campaign materials
Campaign materials
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2026, All rights reserved
Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 800, 1/30 sec, 6.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, IS Auto, noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee, rotate left
Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 12:50:04
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:11 		Picture #10: Hope #3
Hope #3
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Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 800, 1/25 sec, 6.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, IS Auto, noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee, rotate left
Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 12:50:15
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:12
Picture #11: Nobel peace prize exhibit
Nobel peace prize exhibit
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Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 640, 1/30 sec, 6.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, IS Auto, noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 13:04:27
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:12 		Picture #12: Nobel peace prize
Nobel peace prize
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Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 1600, 1/25 sec, 19.6mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, IS Auto, noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 92.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 13:04:39
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:13
Picture #13: Oval office and resolute desk recreation
Oval office and resolute desk recreation
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Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 250, 1/30 sec, 6.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, IS Auto, noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 13:33:21
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:13 		Picture #14: Oval office and resolute desk recreation #2
Oval office and resolute desk recreation #2
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f/2.8, ISO 250, 1/30 sec, 6.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, IS Auto, noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 13:33:49
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:13
Picture #15: Dynamic art display
Dynamic art display
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2026, All rights reserved
Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 800, 1/20 sec, 6.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, IS Auto, noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 13:51:47
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:14 		Picture #16: Dynamic art display #2
Dynamic art display #2
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2026, All rights reserved
Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 800, 1/15 sec, 6.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, IS Auto, noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 13:51:54
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:14
Picture #17: Chicago from the Obama presidential center
Chicago from the Obama presidential center
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Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/4.0, ISO 100, 1/800 sec, 6.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, IS Auto, noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 13:58:49
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:15 		Picture #18: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
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Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/3.5, ISO 100, 1/640 sec, 17.8mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, IS Auto, noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 85.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 13:58:54
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:17
Picture #19: Chicago from the Obama presidential center #2
Chicago from the Obama presidential center #2
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Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/4.5, ISO 100, 1/500 sec, 17.8mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, IS Auto, noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 85.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 13:59:00
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:17 		Picture #20: LOVE
LOVE
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2026, All rights reserved
Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/3.5, ISO 100, 1/640 sec, 64.3mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, IS Auto, noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 300.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 13:59:24
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:18
Picture #21: Chicago and Lake Michigan
Chicago and Lake Michigan
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2026, All rights reserved
Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/3.5, ISO 100, 1/800 sec, 6.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, IS Auto, noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 14:00:09
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:18 		Picture #22: Chicago and Lake Michigan #2
Chicago and Lake Michigan #2
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2026, All rights reserved
Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/3.5, ISO 100, 1/640 sec, 6.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, IS Auto, noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 14:00:21
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:19
Picture #23: Freedom riders placard
Freedom riders placard
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Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 125, 1/60 sec, 6.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, IS Auto, noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee, rotate left
Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 14:00:46
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:20 		Picture #24: Chicago from the Obama presidential center #3
Chicago from the Obama presidential center #3
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Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/3.5, ISO 100, 1/800 sec, 8.1mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, IS Auto, noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 38.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 14:01:33
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:20
Picture #25: Ceiling display
Ceiling display
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2026, All rights reserved
Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/3.2, ISO 100, 1/100 sec, 6.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, IS Auto, noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 14:02:11
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:21 		Picture #26: Chicago viewing area
Chicago viewing area
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2026, All rights reserved
Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/3.5, ISO 100, 1/100 sec, 6.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, IS Auto, noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 14:02:15
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:21
Picture #27: Chicago from the Obama presidential center #4
Chicago from the Obama presidential center #4
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Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/4.5, ISO 100, 1/640 sec, 10.8mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, IS Auto, noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 50.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 14:03:02
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:21 		Picture #28: Ceiling display #2
Ceiling display #2
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Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 100, 1/80 sec, 6.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, IS Auto, noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 14:05:04
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:22
Picture #29: Fruits and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables
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Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/3.5, ISO 100, 1/800 sec, 51.4mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, IS Auto, noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 242.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 14:07:31
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:23 		Picture #30: Chicago from the Obama presidential center #5
Chicago from the Obama presidential center #5
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Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/4.5, ISO 100, 1/640 sec, 26.2mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, IS Auto, noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 124.0mm
Programs used: crop, gimp, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 14:07:42
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:24
Picture #31: Chicago from the Obama presidential center #6
Chicago from the Obama presidential center #6
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Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/3.5, ISO 100, 1/800 sec, 13.2mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, IS Auto, noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 62.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 14:08:11
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:24 		Picture #32: Plaza for eating
Plaza for eating
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f/4.0, ISO 100, 1/800 sec, 13.2mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, IS Auto, noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 62.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 14:08:21
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:25
Picture #33: Plaza for eating #2
Plaza for eating #2
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Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/4.0, ISO 100, 1/800 sec, 64.3mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, IS Auto, noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 300.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 14:08:26
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:25 		Picture #34: Plant art exhibit
Plant art exhibit
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2026, All rights reserved
Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 200, 1/60 sec, 6.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, IS Auto, noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee, rotate left
Taken by Michael Meissner on August 19, 2026 14:13:46
Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:26

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