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

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

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Picture #1: Plant art exhibit 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	Picture #2: Plaza for eating #2 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 #3: Plaza for eating 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	Picture #4: Chicago from the Obama presidential center #6 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 #5: Chicago from the Obama presidential center #5 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	Picture #6: Fruits and vegetables 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 #7: Ceiling display #2 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	Picture #8: Chicago from the Obama presidential center #4 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 #9: Chicago viewing area 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	Picture #10: Ceiling display 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 #11: Chicago from the Obama presidential center #3 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	Picture #12: Freedom riders placard 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 #13: Chicago and Lake Michigan #2 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	Picture #14: Chicago and Lake Michigan 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 #15: LOVE 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	Picture #16: Chicago from the Obama presidential center #2 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 #17: Griffin Museum of Science and Industry 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	Picture #18: Chicago from the Obama presidential center 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 #19: Dynamic art display #2 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	Picture #20: Dynamic art display 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 #21: Oval office and resolute desk recreation #2 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	Picture #22: Oval office and resolute desk recreation 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 #23: Nobel peace prize 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	Picture #24: Nobel peace prize exhibit 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 #25: Hope #3 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	Picture #26: Campaign materials 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 #27: Hope #2 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	Picture #28: Hope 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 #29: Campaign buttons and highlight videos 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	Picture #30: Welcome art installation 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 #31: Art map of Chicago 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	Picture #32: Barak and Michelle Obama portrait 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 #33: Obama presidential center 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	Picture #34: Arch at the Obama Presidential Center 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