Sony Alpha A230

Sony Alpha a230 DSLR

I bought this Sony DSLR to replace the Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D DSLR that I wore out. It had pretty much the same features, so it seemed like a perfect replacement.
This Is Awkward

This Is Awkward

21 Aug 2014 249
Wayne County Misfits

Wayne County Misfits

09 Sep 2014 1 4 288
Two different shots I melded together to make this one panorama. It was taken at the Wayne County Misfits car show, held on May 25th, 2013.
10.53 p.m.

10.53 p.m.

03 Oct 2014 2 298
Taken in Carmi, Illinois on August 18th, 2012 with a Sony Alpha a230 DSLR.
Veteran's Day

Veteran's Day

11 Nov 2014 4 3 250
Taken exactly one year ago on Veteran's Day 2013. There was a flag for each plaque and each one stood for somebody who died for my country.
Mansion On A Hill

Mansion On A Hill

03 Mar 2015 1 233
This mansion was in Alton, Illinois on January 21st, 2013. I think I could be comfortable living in a place like that.
Hot Stuff

Hot Stuff

03 Mar 2015 1 245
One of the Japanese chefs at the Fujiyama Japanese Steak House located in Marion, Illinois.
Cemetary In Winter

Cemetary In Winter

03 Mar 2015 3 2 245
Ebenezer Cemetary, located about a mile from my home. Taken on December 29th, 2012.
Chinese Buffet

Chinese Buffet

03 Mar 2015 312
It looked so delicious, I thought I'd post it.
The Bank Building

The Bank Building

28 Jul 2015 2 1 243
This is the old bank building, downtown Norris City - four blocks from my house. Taken on November 13th, 2012.
St. Louis County Courthouse

St. Louis County Courthouse

27 Jul 2016 1 300
The courthouse in St. Louis, Missouri, taken on January 4th, 2013.
Bridged

Bridged

27 Jul 2016 314
Railroad bridge spanning the Mississippi River at St. Louis, Missouri.
Japanese Onion Soup

Japanese Onion Soup

29 Jul 2016 293
This Japanese onion soup was served at a local Japanese steak house I went to. I believe it's known as "Miyabi." It was the kind of place where the chef cut up everything and cooked it right in front of you. Very interesting place to visit.
Horses

Horses

29 Jul 2016 1 283
A couple horses on a farm nearby.
Droplets

Droplets

05 Aug 2016 370
Rain droplets on yucca fronds after a morning shower. Taken with an old manual-focus lens on a digital camera body. Camera: Sony Alpha a230 DSLR Lens: Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm, f/1.2 (made in 1978) Lens Adapter: Minolta 2X M-A Converter-S ISO: 200 Shooting Program: Manual Aperture: F/1.2 Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec. Date: September 2nd, 2012, 11.14 a.m. Location: Norris City, Illinois, U.S.A.
Shades

Shades

27 Oct 2016 1 202
Taken on January 11th, 2013, with my Sony Alpha a230 DSLR.
Sparkles

Sparkles

02 Nov 2016 1 279
Sunlight sparkling off the waters of our local reservoir. Taken on October 31st, 2011, with my Sony Alpha a230 DSLR.
Sunny

Sunny

02 Nov 2016 1 290
I'm not sure what kind of flower this was, but it sure was vibrant! Taken on June 3rd, 2013, with my Sony Alpha a230 DSLR.
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