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Shooting Stars: Preparing to Photograph
the Perseid Meteor Shower β˜„
Astrophotography For Beginners

With a few successful astrophotography shoots under my belt, mostly dealing with composition, I was ready to attempt to capture the : ::motion:: : of the sky–stars that shoot. The Perseid Meteor Shower, an annual display of displaced comet debris, offered such an opportunity. So I’d be packing up my Read more…


Constantly in the Darkness, Where’s That At:
Astrophotography For Beginners, Part 2

My second astrophotography excursion would be in Western Texas, within the deepest and darkest sky of the state–inside Big Bend National Park. As important as packing is some advance research regarding dark sky conditions at the time of my visit. I am sharing my resources here to help make the Read more…


Nightscapes: A Trial Run at
Cherry Springs State Park

So much is, whether we acknowledge it or not. Whether we know it or not. As we carry on as the terrestrials we are, there above us… infinitely more. Tonight I pointed my camera upward in an attempt to take a piece of that more, a dress rehearsal in advance Read more…


Under the Milky Way Tonight:
Astrophotography For Beginners

With a trip to Western Texas’ s deep, dark sky in April, I am determined to have success in my first official attempt at photographing… through the night with the light from above. That means immersion and practice now. Immersion. 🌌 Besides taking a series of classes that will culminate Read more…