One of the delights of living near a semi-wild area is watching how the flowers bloom in sequence over the seasons. After the lupins, honeysuckle, ninebark, and trilliums (and many others) come the asters.
The camera recorded the following information in the original image file:
Nikon D300
2008/09/01 11:46:42.5
Color
Data Format: Compressed RAW (14-bit)
Image Size: Large (4288 x 2848)
Lens: AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm F/2.8 G IF-ED
Focal Length: 105mm
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
Metering Mode: Matrix
1/250 sec - F/14
Exposure Comp.: -1/3 EV
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Sensitivity: ISO 640
Color Mode: Mode I (Adobe RGB)
Hue Adjustment: 0
Gerald & Irmgard Carter
White Balance: Auto
AF Mode: AF-S
Tone Comp: Less Contrast
Saturation: Normal
Sharpening: None
Long Exposure NR: Off
High ISO NR: Off