This rather made my day when I saw it early in 2020... I'd gone out to capture Jupiter and Saturn which were about to be very close, as they approached transition. But when I zoomed on my DSLR (digital camera) to 10x, I realised I could see 3 of the 4 Moons that Gailelo had seen way back in 1609. I couldn't quite make them out with my eyes, but with a bit of enhancement and … [Read more...] about Jupiter + Moons and Saturn
Kaipara Harbour – Northland, NZL
An evening view looking westwards at the setting sun over the Kaipara Harbour in Northland, New Zealand. … [Read more...] about Kaipara Harbour – Northland, NZL
A view of the Highlands
Captured on the road as I headed to the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Highland scenery. … [Read more...] about A view of the Highlands
A Young Woman singing in Scotland
A young Scottish woman singing with a band in Dalkeith, near Edinburgh. Young Scottish Woman at Dalkeith Concert … [Read more...] about A Young Woman singing in Scotland
Astrophotography in Lake Tekapo
While I was touring the South Island of New Zealand, I made sure to spend some time in the amazing Dark Sky Reserve that is centered around Lake Tekapo. The views of the night sky are absolutely amazing and I'll be sure to post some more as I continue processing them. Here is one where I used the car to give some interest to the foreground. You can can see Jupiter … [Read more...] about Astrophotography in Lake Tekapo