I had intended on going out to take photos of the eclipse, but instead found myself enthralled with the total view of the night sky. This, my friends, is why you move out to the country.
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Here’s the Eclipse, nearly full.
If this isn’t Karmic justice, nothing is… Train kills man trying to kill woman A man trying to kill his girlfriend by stopping a car in front of an approaching train was himself killed Monday when the train hit the vehicle and launched it into him as he tried to flee, police said. The girlfriend…
Haven’t had much to post lately. Amanda and I had a fabulous combined birthday celebration on Saturday. This year I asked everyone to just gift me cash, as what I really wanted to get was a lighting setup for my camera. Need the right gear to take photos of the baby! When it all arrives…
Sorry I didn’t get to this sooner, but I needed a bit of a break after Oktoberfest and the Bills game Sunday. I was glad to see so many of you fellow bloggers on Saturday! I got to meet a couple new ones, including Deeva from the 716 (whom I thank for introducing me to…
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The Starry Night photo is very, very nice! That would make a nice large framed and matted print.
Derek, wonderful pictures.
I lived in Holland as a kid (Hi!) and remember more than a few starry nights when the only light was from the Fisher Price factory on the other hill. Your pictures were much better than any I ever took back then!
I saw you commenting in my brother Paul’s blog, and couldn’t resist responding to a fellow Dutchman ;>
Oh – congratulations on the new expectant arrival.
Joe