Planetary interception as Mercury transits the sun
They call it a twice-in-a-lifetime event so I figured I better give it shot. This morning, the planet Mercury passed between the Earth and the sun giving us a look…
Totality! Two years ago today, the Great American Eclipse
I figured it would be "pretty cool". I came away in awe and amazement and was ecstatic I took the time to go see it. Best of all, for my…
“Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed.”
My goodness. Those immortal words bring a chill to me every time I hear them but more so today. It was at the exact moment this photo is being published,…
The Milky Way rises over the forest
Clear skies and getting away from city lights allowed me to get out and shoot the stars this past Monday. It was, as always, amazing to me to see how…
Starry skies over Eleven Mile State Park – and a few too many clouds
I visited this awesome Colorado park this past weekend for the first time since I was probably only thigh-high to an adult. It was a great visit getting away from…
Fly me to the moon
Fly me to the moon. Or, at least fly by the moon, eh? Out taking pics last week I look up and see this airplane is going to fly right by the early…