Sunday View - 3 November 2024 Edition

Hi there my friends. This weekend I would like to share yet another sunrise. Well, a sunrise and a few other early morning shots. These like my recent sunrises was shot at the Norristown Farm Park just up the street from me. I would like to say that it was rather cold at around 37° F (3° C). But it was worth it just to see the beautiful morning sky. Can you spot the goose in the first two shots?

Also, here is a quick video I shot of some geese over the park. If you can it's best viewed in 4K.

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Sunday View - 27 October 2024 Edition

I am back again after taking last weekend off. For today's view I would like to share this mornings sunrise.

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Sunday View - 13 October 2024 Edition

Yesterday was such a nice day that I decided to take a drive over to the John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove to have a walk around. And today I would like to share a handful of shots that I got, plus a couple videos. There's still more to go over but for now here is what I have. The squirrel in the first few photos was very friendly. He actually ran up to me and seemed to pose for the camera.

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Saturday View - 5 October 2024 Edition

Hi there my friends, long time no see. It's been almost a month since my last post. After more than 3,000 total posts over the years continuing on a daily basis is getting just a bit too much. As much as I'd love to continue this I just can't right now. But I am going to keep going. Just weekly. There may be the occasional quick shot or two in between though too. So let's get started for today.

I was up nice and early today and for a change over the last few weekends the skies were clear enough to grab some sunrise pictures. So I headed to the park and set up to see what I could get. And I was not disappointed. Here is a handful of what I got to see in person. Also, I used a recently purchased circular polarizing filter that let me tame the sun's brightness and not darken the entire scene. I think you'll see a difference from a lot of my previous work.

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Monday View - 9 September 2024 Edition

Well my vacation is over for now and it was time to head back to work this morning. That meant being up nice and early. For some reason it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. Being up early with a clear sky gave me the opportunity to grab some shots of the night sky. And though I still have a lot to share from last week I am going to show you these.

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Monday View - 2 September 2024 Edition

Hi there my friends. It's been about a week since I last posted but I am still here. I hope to have some really cool stuff to share in the next few days and to start off I would like to show you these shots of the night sky I made last night and early this morning. These were made with my Canon G9X Mark II. This is a great little camera that is not only very portable but has a large for it's size 1" sensor and a quality lens. And it's packed with features like the cool star photography scenery mode I used for these pictures. As with most night sky photography a tripod was a must. Remember to click each image to view it in full size.

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Wednesday View - 21 August 2024 Edition

Here is a shot of the Moon this morning before I headed to work. It's not full but it's close.

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Wednesday View - 14 August 2024 Edition

I was up nice and early this morning and had time to shoot a few frames of the night sky before work. It was dark and very clear and this just happened to be my view. This is Mars and Jupiter with a few of it's moons. Not the best shot in the world but pretty good still.

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Wednesday View - 26 June 2024 Edition

It's been a while since I have shared a photo of the Moon and since it was nice and bright in the sky this morning I thought I'd make a few pics. Here is one of my better attempts.

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Saturday View - 22 June 2024 Edition

So I set out early today to grab this morning's sunrise. I got to the park around 5:30 am and was all set. The forecast was for mostly sunny skies, with the keyword being mostly. There was exactly one heavy patch of clouds and of course it was right in front of the sun. But not ready to give up I headed to another part of the park where I could wait it out so to speak and perhaps see the sun rise above the clouds. I knew it would be a lot brighter than I usually shoot but I came prepared. I was using a new variable neutral density filter that tames the light and also has the added benefit of protecting my eye when I look through the viewfinder. Well the sun finally did show itself and it was very much worth the wait. For today's view I would like to share a few of my shots with you.

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Monday View - 17 June 2024 Edition

As you may know I like to photograph the sun. And for years I have been doing it without any kind of filter. This is of course dangerous if you aren't careful. Well about a month ago I purchased a Neutral Density filter that lets me look straight at the sun and capture good photos. The only problem is that everything around it too dark to capture. So now I purchased a variable Neutral Density filter that allows me to let more light in while still being able to aim at the sun. I did a few quick shots at the park yesterday to test it out and now for today's view would like to share a couple with you.

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Saturday View - 15 April 2023 Edition

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Today's weather was supposed to be wet but not until around 11am. So I figured I'd head out early and do a little shooting while it was still dry. I grabbed my camera and headed to Valley Forge National Park and had a quick walk around. While there it was very cloudy and there was even a drizzle or two but it was very comfortable. And I grabbed some nice pictures that I would like to share with you today, Oh the rain? It never happened. Not more than that 30 second drizzle at least.

That's all for today, Thanks for stopping by!

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Tuesday View - 28 December 2021 Edition

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Today I am sharing something a little different. Normally when I shoot the Moon I try for as much detail as possible but this morning when I looked up in the sky I decided to go a little wider. I wanted to capture some of the clouds that were passing in front of the Moon. I think this is okay but I really do need to work on it a little. Take a look and if you like let me know what you think.

 

That's all for today. Thanks for stopping by!

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Wednesday View - 1 December 2021 Edition

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For today's view we take a look at the sky as seen through the "eyes" of the witness tree. The witness tree of course is the estimated 250 - 300 year old  at Pawling's Farm at Valley Forge. Just think of how many skies this tree has seen and the generations of people who have viewed them through these sprawling branches.

That's all for today. Thanks for stopping by!

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Throwback Thursday View - 28 March 2019 Edition

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Today's throwback takes us to March 28, 2015 in Ocean City Maryland. My original post, which you can see by Clicking Here, has several photos however I am featuring one that I am really fond of. The Sun, sky and clouds are among my favorite subjects and this shot covers them all with a touch of Moon for good measure. Though the Moon part can be labeled as "sort of". Take a look and you'll see what I mean.

I know this looks like the Moon but it's really the Sun. I shot this with no filters. Only clouds. The clouds made it possible to aim at the Sun. With that being said I would like to remind you that shooting the Sun can be dangerous and you probably shouldn't take the risk unless you protect your eyes. And your camera's sensor may not like it either so if you go for it be quick.

That's all for today. Thanks for stopping by!

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Throwback Thursday View - 7 March 2019 Edition

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Today I am trying to back into my normal posting routine. That of course. includes sharing a "Throwback Thursday" photo. So I would like to share this post from March 7, 2017.

I guess I had my head in the clouds that day. Or at least the sky. Please be sure to Click Here to see my original post.

That's all for today. Thanks for stopping by!

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Saturday View - 9 February 2019 Edition

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Today's post is a rather quick one. There is a lot going on and we are very busy. You'll know soon enough what we are busy with, if you don't know already.

This is last night's Moon. I had a bit of a time shooting this due to some very high winds we were having.

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That's all for today. Thanks for stopping by!

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Tuesday View - 22 January 2019 Edition

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Today I was up early as usual for work and going about my regular business and as I was outside filling the feeders and keeping an eye on Schnitzel as he went about his business I looked up at a spectacularly clear sky and a nice view of the Moon. So against my better judgement I grabbed my camera and tripod and shot off a few frames. Now it may not have been as cold as yesterday but it was still cold. About 12° F in fact. But hey it was better than 7° F, right? So for today's photo I am sharing the Moon.

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And here is Part 3 of Sunday's Cafe video as promised. Make sure you watch 'till the end.

That's all for today. Thanks for stopping by!

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Sunday View - 6 January 2019 Edition

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Today was one of those busy Sundays that I intended to take a little time and shoot for a bit. Well it didn't work out that way. We had many errands to run and some work around the house to do so I didn't have much camera time. I did however take a few minutes on our drive home from the supermarket this evening to grab a few frames of the night sky with my camera phone. This is pretty much right out of camera though I did try to reduce the graininess a little in Photoshop. I love the silhouette effect.

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Not bad for a camera phone huh?

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Wednesday View - 19 December 2018 Edition

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The weather is chilly, the sky is crystal clear and the Moon is shining bright. A combination that makes for a nice Moon shot. So I grabbed my camera and tripod, hooked up the remote and this is what I got.

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Here is the EXIF data.

And here is Yesterday's View.

Tuesday December 18, 2018

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