naturalaska

2010.10.11 

Independence Mine, vicinity Hatcher Pass, Alaska

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Taken September 26, 2009.  EXIF info:

Camera = Canon D30
# Exposure Time (1 / Shutter Speed) = 1/100 second ===> 0.01 second
# Lens F-Number / F-Stop = 14/1 ===> ƒ/14
# Exposure Program = aperture priority (3)
# ISO Speed Ratings = 100
# EXIF Version = 0221
# Original Date/Time = 2009:09:26 14:13:19
# Digitization Date/Time = 2009:09:26 14:13:19
# Components Configuration = 0x01,0x02,0x03,0x00 / YCbCr
# Shutter Speed Value (APEX) = 435412/65536
Shutter Speed (Exposure Time) = 1/100 second
# Aperture Value (APEX) = 499038/65536
Aperture = ƒ/14
# Exposure Bias (EV) = 0/3 ===> 0
# Metering Mode = partial (6)
# Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
# Focal Length = 77/1 mm ===> 77 mm

Independence Mine is located north of the Hatcher Pass Road close to the summit. It's usually winter up here by the end of September, and last year was no exception. A plus- I can see the peaks in this area from out in front of my house.

David