Looking up to the stars and being able to capture the view floating above you through a lens is something that you will want to do if you visit Yosemite National Park. The light pollution is minimal, even … Read More
How to Photograph a Lunar Eclipse
April 14th and 15th there will be a lunar eclipse for North America to enjoy and photograph. In August of 2007 I photographed the last total lunar eclipse we could see from Nothern America but I … Read More
Astrophotography with Fireworks
All packed up and ready to see fireworks my family and friends head out in 5 different cars. Destination was the local fireworks show but not in the park where the show was but behind … Read More
Tips for Photographing the Super Moon
The night before the “Super Moon” of 2013 I practiced taking shots of an almost full moon and a visit of the International Space Station. Here are some tips to taking shots of the moon. … Read More
Dance of the Planets Photos, Jupiter, Mercury, Venus
“There’s some ill planet reigns: I must be patient till the heavens look With an aspect more favourable.” ~ William Shakespeare Quotes, Winter’s Tales Patience is the key to photographing the heavens. I have … Read More
Square in Night Sky of August, Mars, Saturn, Moon and Spica
Around 9pm tonight (as I write this but August 21, 2012 for those of you not in my room) I noticed a square in the night sky made up of four objects. I decided to … Read More