by Thomas Stirling | Jun 3, 2020 | astronomy, astrophotography, photography
I recently picked up a Nikon P1000. After having spent almost 15 years taking photos exclusivley with Canon Cameras I felt it was time to cross over and see what all the fuss was about with a good point and shoot Nikon. For the price this camera is awesome. Its a good...
by Thomas Stirling | Aug 21, 2017 | astronomy, photography
For the first time in 99 years a coast to coast total solar eclipse cast its shadow over the continental United States. Everywhere from Oregon to South Carolina was in the 70 mile wide path of Totality. After a hectic morning I managed to get a camera and headed...
by Thomas Stirling | Jun 21, 2016 | astronomy, astrophotography, photography
Last night I drove out the the West Kennebunk Plains known to locals as the Blueberry Barrens. I knew that this area would be a prime location for getting a shot of the Moon as it was barely over the horizon as its an area of perhaps a few miles in every direction...
by Thomas Stirling | Sep 29, 2015 | astronomy, astrophotography, photography
A rare event compelled me to grab my camera and stand out in the cold autumn air for 2 hours. A complete lunar eclipse coincided with a super moon (when the full moon is at its closest point to earth) giving us a “Super Blood Moon”. I stood in my back yard...
