Written by I pass City Hall on my way to work, and have been wanting to shoot the trees across the street for a few weeks now. Finally got to play with them a few nights ago.
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Funnin’ Downtown
Guest Blogger: Matt Dempsey
After seeing his photography over the course of the last two-and-a-half years, I had offered Matt the chance to post here. When I saw a recent batch of pics, I knew he had to share them. He sent me a set he took at Lakeview Park, of the light display there. He described what he did:
In order to get the effect for these pictures, this is what I did: Having a tripod is a must due to the fact that I used shutter speeds that ranged from 1 second until 20 seconds. The ISO was set at 200 and the apertures were from f/8 – f/32. I simply set the camera to the aperture to what I wanted, focused on the subject, and pushed the shutter. When the shutter is pressed, I then simply zoomed the lens from 18mm – 55mm and vice versa. Doing this causes a plain scene to come to life.
A Little Camera Fun
I’ve taken pics of the lights at Lakeview for “Light Up Lorain” over the years, and this season there’s a new addition to the display. A revolving wheel blinking different colors can be seen from West Erie Avenue. I drove through two mornings ago on the way home from work. I want to go back and play a little more with it, as it was quite cold and very wet that a.m.
The video itself is not particularly impressive. But what you can do with your camera is another story…
With the ISO at 3200 and an .8 second exposure, if you click on the photo for a larger view, you’ll see that the strand lights in the background are curlicues now.
With the exposure at 1.3, the lights get brighter, but a little messier, and not as crisp. A tripod will definitely make this a nicer shot at this setting.
Exposure is now set at 2.5, and with a little wiggle in the camera, you get this explosion of light and colored lines.
The same settings, but with a slight movement to the left, gives the illusion of movement to this wheel of light.
Not every shot you take has to be precise and neat and organized. Get out and have some fun!
Maybe I can get Matt Dempsey to share some of the fun he’s had with simply adjusting the lens during a long exposure…..
Light Up Lorain 2011
Just a few pics and such from Saturday night’s “Light Up Lorain” event.
Light Up Lorain: Saturday
The City of Lorain and the Downtown Lorain Christmas Council would like to cordially invite you to the 2011 Light Up Lorain – “The Magic of Toyland on Broadway”. The Holiday Season will kick-off on Saturday, November 26, beginning with the holiday parade at 5pm. The Open Door High School and the Lorain High School Marching Band will kick-off the parade, which includes The “Big Sky Clydesdales” from Chardon, Ohio. These majestic Clydesdale Horses will make their first-ever appearance on Broadway.
Light Up Lorain – 2010
Saturday night downtown Lorain was the site of the annual “Light Up Lorain” ceremony. A parade with the Lorain High Marching Band, visits with Santa at The Palace, lighting up Veteran’s Park with a reading of ‘T’was the Night Before Christmas’ with Mayor Tony Krasienko, storefronts decorated down Broadway from West Erie to 9th St., and food vendors and carriage rides throughout downtown. Hope you got to see it all, because it was truly a sight to see. The storefronts will be decorated throughout the holidays and many businesses will be open for your shopping needs. Please visit so that you can see the Christmas Spirit in person.
Light Up Lorain – BRHS
The Black River Historical Society/Moore House Museum, 309 West Fifth Street, Lorain, will host an Open House in conjunction with the City’s “Light Up Lorain” on Saturday, Nov. 27th. The museum will be open from 3pm to 5pm with free admission. The museum is decorated for the holidays and is featuring part of the Dept 56 collection from Dave Kramer. Gifts & cookies are planned. Collection of non-perishable food products will be held and donated to the Downtown Ministries.
The Downtown Lorain Christmas Decorating Council is again sponsoring “Light Up Lorain and City Hall Square” during the Christmas Holiday Season. 2010 Light Up Lorain will take place on Saturday, November 27th.
The schedule of events is as follows:
Saturday, November 27th
4:00pm ~ Parade down Broadway & West Erie Avenue
5:00pm ~ Light Up Lorain Ceremony, Veteran’s Park
Live Entertainment by various local groups
6:00pm ~ Mayor Anthony Krasienko turns on the lights
& the Animated show begins
8:30pm ~ Fireworks Display
Trolley, Horse-drawn carriage & trackless Train rides – $1.00 per person per ride
Rain date is Sunday November 28th
Altrusa International of Lorain County
Altrusa’s History
Altrusa began in the United States in 1917, in Nashville, Tennessee, as the first classified service organization of business and professional women. Under the leadership of Mamie L. Bass, its first president, Altrusa became the first national service organization for women committed to a philosophy of service and personal achievement. International status was achieved when Altrusa extended into Mexico in 1935. With a major emphasis on literacy and community-wide awareness and action, Altrusa currently has operations in numerous countries throughout the world.
In 1962, the Altrusa International Foundation, a not-for-profit philanthropic corporation, was established. The Foundation is dedicated to improving economic well-being and quality of life through a commitment to community services and literacy. Some of the programs supported by the Foundation include assistance to Altrusa Clubs for community service projects, direct aid for disasters anywhere in the world, and support for children with HIV and AIDS. A complete list of programs supported by the Foundation can be found on the Altrusa International website.
Altrusa International of Lorain County was organized in January 1949, and chartered in May 1949. Over the years, our local organization has volunteered many hours to worthwhile projects. We were awarded the prestigious Mamie L. Bass Service Award for helping to organize volunteers for the former St. Joseph Hospital Hospice Unit, and for our work with Easter Seals. In 1989, Altrusa International of Lorain County was named Service Club of the Year by Ohio Easter Seals.
As part of women’s history, Altrusa International of Lorain County is honored to have its history and club records located at Bowling Green State University, Center for Archival Collections, Women’s Studies Resources. These records are available for research.
