The Burning Snowball, Comet NEOWISE (C/2020 F3)

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As much as I love spending the night under the stars and indulging in a little night sky photography from time to time, I had never had the opportunity to observe a comet with my own eyes.  When a buddy of mine recently told me about the NEOWISE comet, I knew I needed to observe it for myself. Continue reading

The Elevator Shaft

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The elevator shaft is the embodiment of the harmony that can often be found between beauty and danger.  Not only is it the site of spectacular sunsets, but it is also my favorite free diving spot. Continue reading

Mauna Kea (at night), Big Island, Hawaii

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I had long been inspired by the starry sky prints of photographers like Lars Leber and David Slater and had been keen on capturing my own.  While on a trip to the Big Island of Hawaii, I could not turn down the opportunity of driving to the summit of the world’s tallest volcano.  The summit of Mauna Kea is one of the world’s best sites for astronomical photography and observation.  The sky at the summit is super clear for a number of factors including: dry air, low to no cloud cover (because it’s above the inversion layer), no light or atmospheric pollution. Continue reading