On Wednesday August 19th, 2026 we went to the Obama Presidential Center.
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Picture #1: Arch at the Obama Presidential Center Thumb: 400x300, 38,153 bytes (38K) Small: 900x698, 133,041 bytes (130K), (html file) Olympus Stylus-1 camera f/5.0, ISO 100, 1/1000 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 11:47:51 Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 12:24 |
Picture #2: Obama presidential center Thumb: 300x400, 33,349 bytes (33K) Small: 675x923, 110,920 bytes (109K), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2026, All rights reserved 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 |
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Picture #3: Barak and Michelle Obama portrait Thumb: 400x300, 48,875 bytes (48K) Small: 900x698, 202,226 bytes (198K), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2026, All rights reserved 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 Thumb: 400x300, 47,571 bytes (47K) Small: 900x698, 183,087 bytes (179K), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2026, All rights reserved 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 |
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Picture #5: Welcome art installation Thumb: 400x300, 45,685 bytes (45K) Small: 900x698, 162,937 bytes (160K), (html file) 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 Thumb: 400x300, 41,477 bytes (41K) Small: 900x698, 130,143 bytes (128K), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2026, All rights reserved 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 |
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Picture #7: Hope Thumb: 400x300, 32,702 bytes (32K) Small: 900x698, 107,557 bytes (106K), (html file) 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 Thumb: 300x400, 35,899 bytes (36K) Small: 675x923, 119,261 bytes (117K), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2026, All rights reserved 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 |
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Picture #9: Campaign materials Thumb: 300x400, 44,790 bytes (44K) Small: 675x923, 148,549 bytes (146K), (html file) 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 Thumb: 300x400, 39,230 bytes (39K) Small: 675x923, 122,135 bytes (120K), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2026, All rights reserved 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 |
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Picture #11: Nobel peace prize exhibit Thumb: 400x300, 33,537 bytes (33K) Small: 900x698, 111,148 bytes (109K), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2026, All rights reserved 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 Thumb: 400x300, 25,714 bytes (26K) Small: 900x698, 58,007 bytes (57K), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2026, All rights reserved 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 |
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Picture #13: Oval office and resolute desk recreation Thumb: 400x300, 43,682 bytes (43K) Small: 900x698, 149,807 bytes (147K), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2026, All rights reserved 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 Thumb: 400x300, 43,366 bytes (43K) Small: 900x698, 143,790 bytes (141K), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2026, All rights reserved 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 13:33:49 Last modified on August 25, 2026 at 01:13 |
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Picture #15: Dynamic art display Thumb: 400x300, 42,284 bytes (42K) Small: 900x698, 167,733 bytes (164K), (html file) 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 Thumb: 400x300, 43,350 bytes (43K) Small: 900x698, 166,712 bytes (163K), (html file) 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 |
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Picture #17: Chicago from the Obama presidential center Thumb: 400x300, 39,282 bytes (39K) Small: 900x698, 160,548 bytes (157K), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2026, All rights reserved 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 Thumb: 400x300, 46,152 bytes (46K) Small: 900x698, 216,920 bytes (212K), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2026, All rights reserved 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 |
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Picture #19: Chicago from the Obama presidential center #2 Thumb: 400x300, 38,277 bytes (38K) Small: 900x698, 155,163 bytes (152K), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2026, All rights reserved 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 Thumb: 400x300, 50,229 bytes (50K) Small: 900x698, 212,145 bytes (208K), (html file) 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 |
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Picture #21: Chicago and Lake Michigan Thumb: 400x300, 32,856 bytes (33K) Small: 900x698, 115,618 bytes (113K), (html file) 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 Thumb: 400x300, 38,885 bytes (38K) Small: 900x698, 155,963 bytes (153K), (html file) 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 |
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Picture #23: Freedom riders placard Thumb: 300x400, 41,070 bytes (41K) Small: 675x923, 166,087 bytes (163K), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2026, All rights reserved 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 Thumb: 400x300, 38,892 bytes (38K) Small: 900x698, 152,099 bytes (149K), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2026, All rights reserved 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 |
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Picture #25: Ceiling display Thumb: 400x300, 33,505 bytes (33K) Small: 900x698, 172,278 bytes (169K), (html file) 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 Thumb: 400x300, 35,208 bytes (35K) Small: 900x698, 130,961 bytes (128K), (html file) 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 |
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Picture #27: Chicago from the Obama presidential center #4 Thumb: 400x300, 35,593 bytes (35K) Small: 900x698, 127,728 bytes (125K), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2026, All rights reserved 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 Thumb: 400x300, 42,930 bytes (42K) Small: 900x698, 256,162 bytes (251K), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2026, All rights reserved 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 |
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Picture #29: Fruits and vegetables Thumb: 400x300, 52,493 bytes (52K) Small: 900x698, 230,818 bytes (226K), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2026, All rights reserved 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 Thumb: 400x300, 47,359 bytes (47K) Small: 900x698, 209,773 bytes (205K), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2026, All rights reserved 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 |
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Picture #31: Chicago from the Obama presidential center #6 Thumb: 400x300, 39,455 bytes (39K) Small: 900x698, 145,041 bytes (142K), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2026, All rights reserved 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 Thumb: 400x300, 39,401 bytes (39K) Small: 900x698, 130,210 bytes (128K), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2026, All rights reserved Olympus Stylus-1 camera 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 |
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Picture #33: Plaza for eating #2 Thumb: 400x300, 39,746 bytes (39K) Small: 900x698, 172,617 bytes (169K), (html file) Copyright, Michael Meissner 2026, All rights reserved 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 Thumb: 300x400, 44,552 bytes (44K) Small: 675x923, 189,456 bytes (186K), (html file) 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 |
