Strawberry Pinnacles at 11PM

Well, my son and I went to the top of one of the cliffs overlooking the Strawberry River to try and get some nice shots of the Milky Way. But, as luck would have it, the moon was almost full, and the sky was so bright, there was no way off seeing the Milky Way.

However, on the way back, we passed by the Strawberry Pinnacles, with the reflection of the full moon. We pulled over, and he waited patiently as I got a couple of 30-sec exposures. This is one of them.

This was about 11PM Mountain Time on 24 July. I'm going to be here again when the moon is hidden, and maybe the Milky Way will be in full view.

Thanks, Dan, and Happy Birthday.

Love,

Dad

Salt Desert - near Bonneville - Stormy1

Salt Desert - Near Bonneville - Stormy2

New Camera - New Photos- Yee-ha!

I'm happy with my new camera that I have received for Christmas (early). Not wanting to sound like a broken record, or same-same video, I have a picture of guess what------the moon, plus a night shot of a bridge close to my son and family. Thanks for watching.

Airport Etiquette 101 - Mens' Restroom

Over the past few years of weekly travel, I've learned a few things about airport etiquette. This particular piece of wisdom just happens to concern the mens' restroom.

The lesson goes like this:

1. When entering a restroom, neverlook another person in the eye. You can still find your way around by looking at the wall or the floor. Looking into someone's eyes is good on a date, but not the restroom.

2. Never take a urinal next to someone. It is better to be separated by at least two urinals. (see below)

3. Take note and take aim. Account for any mis-guided angle. (the men know what I am saying)
If the angle is not accounted for, you could taint your shoe, or worst yet, the shoe of the person next to you.

Enough said.

Before "Cup-o-Noodles", there was......

rice noodles drying on the home-made rack.

Milky Way from Strawberry Pinnacles

My son's friend let me borrow his camera, and that allowed me to take a few pictures of the Milky Way from the clear skies above Strawberry Pinnacles. Thank you, Steve......

Time 8:30 PM, 10 Oct 09, settings: 60 sec exposure, f/stop=3.5, 18 mm lens, 1600 ASA, Noise reduction ON. (temperature 38 deg, brrrrrrr)

Also, notice the streak going across the left center. That was a satellite, and I hoped it would be captured in the picture.

Thanks for watching...