Eigentlich wollte ich in Paris an der Seine sein. Aufgrund der Streiks an den Flughäfen wurde es kurzfristig Berlin mit Blick auf die Spree....
This page simply reformats the Flickr public Atom feed for purposes of finding inspiration through random exploration. These images are not being copied or stored in any way by this website, nor are any links to them or any metadata about them. All images are © their owners unless otherwise specified.
This site is a busybee project and is supported by the generosity of viewers like you.
Taken at Calstar 2024 with the Schneider 450mm at F6. 2 hour exposure of this area. Fresh Ektachrome E100 with 1 stop push in E6 development.
White balance set on the dark areas near the Heart Nebula. Many stars have a bright blue tint. I don't think this is due to underfocused light, I think that this is because of the film and processing. It could also be due to the stars in this part of the galaxy. The red nebula is brought up with contrast in Lightroom.
I like how the dark nebula shows up on this shot. There are also areas of extended red glow below the Heart and Soul that form Sh2-202. Nice that this is readily visible.
The mount used on this shot was the GM11-8 hybrid which has an RA axis from the Losmandy G11 and the GM8 DEC. This setup suffers from high DEC backlash, making it sensitive to polar alignment. It may not be strong enough for long film work and will probably be only used for visual or other wide field work.
Sadr region centered on the NGC 6883.
2 hour exposure with the 450 schneider lens at F6. 1 stop push in E6 development.
The Butterfly nebula is easily visible.
White balance set on the dark nebula near this area. Blue stars controlled with curves to clip the brightest blues.
Oriented to show the Sadr region at the right of the frame as this is how I viewed the sky during the October star party.
Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan–ATLAS
I know, not a very inventive composition here, but this is my close up shot of the comet, from Willows, CA, shot using the DFA 150-450mm/5.6 on the K3 II. I stacked about 20 light frames manually and did a median blend in photoshop. I was not able to use any of the calibration files I created because I accidentally changed the ISO between lights and the calibration shots. doh!
Settings are ISO 400, 30sec, f/8 with the Astrotracer, built into Pentax cameras. I almost never use this camera for astro, but it sure does the job. Also, I intended to shoot at 450mm but in the dark thought I was focusing, but in fact was zooming out. sheesh!
Discover the benefits of the Polycarbonate Indoor Convex Mirror 450mm at Arrow Safety. This high-quality, shatterproof mirror offers superior visibility in indoor spaces, enhancing safety and security. Perfect for warehouses, offices, and retail environments, it provides a wide-angle view to reduce blind spots and prevent accidents. Easy to install and maintain, this mirror is a reliable solution for improving surveillance and monitoring. Learn more about the Polycarbonate Indoor Convex Mirror 450mm and ensure a safer environment with Arrow Safety’s trusted products.
Un petit groupe de gravelot sur le bord de mer sur une plage en Bretagne dans le département du Morbihan (56).
Photographié avec un Nikon D3s et un objectif Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD. Recadré en mode APS-C donc le 300mm deviens un 450mm.
A small group of plovers on the seaside on a beach in Brittany in the department of Morbihan (56).
Photographed with a Nikon D3s and a Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD lens. Cropped in APS-C mode so the 300mm becomes a 450mm.