Monthly Archive for October, 2010

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Full Moon 10/22/2010

Published on October 23, 2010 by Adam J. Bavier. 0 Comments Tags: moon, Photography.

A full moon. We’ve seen many of them, and they come around every 29.5 days. Everything lined up last night for me to take a picture of the moon. Had my camera, tripod, remote shutter release and most importantly clear skies — as I’m writing this at 11:00PM there are clouds in the sky. I’m not sure if this is technically 100% full or not, if there are any readers who know a site that will tell me exactly what time the moon is 100% full(example, 4:31AM) when viewed from any specific location on Earth that would be excellent.

I’m proud of this shot. Best full moon photograph I’ve taken. As sharp as I could get it with my camera lens. Not washed out(all white) and not too dark. A higher zoom lens would be nice, but I don’t see one in my future(they get very expensive). The next thing to try for is to match it to the exact time it is 100% full at my location and preferably add another subject of interest — like a building — in the picture.

This shot was taken at 8:53PM from Minnesota. Click the image for a larger view.

Technical Details:
Nikon D300s, 70-300mm @ 300mm, ISO 200, 1/250s, F/8, 20:53:41.75

Published in Photography.

Wooden Bridge at Elm Creek Park Reserve

Published on October 22, 2010 by Adam J. Bavier. 0 Comments

This wooden bridge crosses Elm Creek. The bridge is located in the Elm Creek Park Reserve and is part of the very extensive bike and hiking path system in the park. Cross-country ski trails cross over the bridge in the winter. I estimate that the bridge was built in early 2004 or late 2003. I have pictures from June 2004 of this bridge and a map of the park, and the bridge is not on the map at that time.

This bridge replaces the need to bike along Territorial Road, which is a very welcome relief and the trail system feels much more complete now. A few more benches and more garbage cans along the entire trail system would finish everything off well. Territorial Road has recently been shortened due to the Country Road 81 modifications. Now part of the bike trail over 81, that connects into Elm Creek Park Reserve, runs along the old Territorial Road location.

Location (I marked the location with a red star.):
Location of the Wooden Bridge at Elm Creek Park Reserve

Published in Documentary, Elm Creek Park Reserve and Maple Grove.

Daily Photo – Goldenrod or Solidago

Published on October 21, 2010 by Adam J. Bavier. 0 Comments Tags: Goldenrod, Photography, Ragweed.

There are a lot of these Goldenrod flowers around the trails in Maple Grove. Technically called Solidago from the family Asteraceae. They add a nice touch to Fall. The white seed feathers look striking when lit with the sun. Goldenrod flowers are also known as butterweed, congleweed, golden ragwort, sqawweed, wild valeria, or golden groundsel(source). Wikipedia has a massive article.

My pictures:

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Pierre Bottineau House at Elm Creek Park Reserve

Published on October 20, 2010 by Adam J. Bavier. 2 Comments Tags: Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove, Photography.

The Pierre Bottineau House is accessible by taking the first left as you enter Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove, MN. The house is located on the hill overlooking the disc golf course, a bike trail and the winter recreation area.

The sign reads:

Pierre Bottineau House
Relocation and Restoration Project

The house on the hill…
On the hill before you stands the first frame house built within the original confines of Maple Grove Township. It was constructed in 1854 (four years before Minnesota became a state) by Pierre Bottineau, one of Minnesota’s most legendary historical figures. His varied roles as voyageur, trader, interpreter, guide and scout made him an important contributor to the early development of the state.

How did the house get here?
Historic maps show that the Bottineau House originally stood near the site of today’s Osseo Junior High School. It has been moved at least three times since the Bottineau family last lived in the house, and was most recently located on Zachary Lane – about 2 miles east of where you now stand. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/Dot) rediscovered the Bottineau House while conducting environmental studies for the Highway 610 expansion. To preserve the historic structure, and to remove it from the proposed path of the highway expansion, Mn/Dot coordinated the home’s most recent move to this site on August 5, 2009.

Now that it’s here…
In the weeks and months ahead, many visible changes will occur as the house is restored to its original 1854 appearance. Once the Mn/DOT-funded restoration is complete, ownership of the Bottineau House will be transferred to Three Rivers Park District, which will preserve and interpret the house as an historic feature within Elm Creek Park Reserve. Park District employees are currently developing programs and exhibits that will bring to life the rich history of this house and its inhabitants. The house is scheduled to open to the public sometime in 2010.

Biography of Pierre Bottineau at the Bottineau Boulevard Partnership.

Additional photos of the Pierre Bottineau House from my visits to Elm Creek Park Reserve:

The Pierre Bottineau House at Sunset on February 19th, 2011.