Solar Eclipse 2017 From Sparta, TN

August 21, 2017Posted inPhotography2 Comments
The August 21, 2017 Solar Eclipse as photographed from Sparta, TN (35.9727° N, 85.5638° W).   This was about 3.2 miles from the center of Totality!  These images do not convey the magnitude of the experience.  Knowing what to expect in general does not prepare you.  If I tried to find…

2011 In Pictures

January 2, 2012Posted inFeatured, Photography, UncategorizedNo Comments
These are a sampling of pictures I have taken this year.  I selected them based on how representative they were of the month I took them in. January [nggallery id=47] This was the most snow I can remember.  6.5" to 7" total depending on where I measured.  Duke and Daisy…

June 15, 2011 Lightning

June 15, 2011Posted inPhotography1 Comment
Tonight turned out to be one of the best nights I've had for lightning photography.  I was able to place my camera outside under the new awning over the deck and take a ton of photos.  Since this particular storm was so energetic, I was able to capture lightning in…

Connecting a Nikon D5000 to a Telescope

April 8, 2011Posted inPhotography, Technology4 Comments
I've recently posted photos (also re-posted below) that I've taken of the moon with my Nikon D5000 connected to my telescope.  Here are the components that I used. Fotodiox T/T2 Lens Mount Adapter for Nikon D5000 - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G4LOFE Celestron Universal 1.25-inch Camera T-Adapter (This will work for many brands) -…