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 Horseheand & Flame Nebulae 2025 Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-11-17 This is 70 min of exposure but only 23.5 min actually used due to sky conditions Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6,Mayer Mount, Optolong L-eNhance, prime, 140 photos at 30s (70m) 23.5m usable ISO-400 |  36x Magnification of Moon Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-11-04 Using the 4" f/10 refractor telescope with a 28mm eyepiece projected onto the sensor for a magnification of more than 36x . Unfortunately it was cloudy. Nikon D850, 4f10, 28mm eyepiece projection, Mayer Mount, 1/6s (single photo) ISO-64 |  Tycho at More Than 100x Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-11-04 Using a 10mm eyepiece with the 4/10 telescope for a magnification greater than 100x on a cloudy night. Nikon D850, 4f10 refractor, 10mm eyepiece projection, Mayer Mount, 1/10s (single photo) ISO-400 | |
 97% Super Moon Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-11-04 While the conditions for the full moon were going to be rainy, I thought I would try shooting through light clouds with the telescope. This is not cropped. Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, Mayer Mount, Optolong L-Pro, prime, 1/160s (single photo) ISO-64 |  Storm Approaching Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-11-03 While this is pointing southwest & most of the lightening storm was to the north, these were fast moving storm clouds Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/11.1/125s, ISO-400, Manual |  November Storm #1 Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-11-03 The purple seen in these photos is a nature condition due to the blue light of the lightening being defracted in the rain & clouds. Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/6.3, 3s, ISO-400, Manual | |
 November Storm #2 Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-11-03 A large storm came in from Lake Ontario & hit the Rochester area. Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/6.3, 10s, ISO-400, Manual |  November Storm #3 Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-11-03 A large storm came in from Lake Ontario & hit the Rochester area. Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/8, 10s, ISO-400, Manual |  November Storm #4 Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-11-03 A large storm came in from Lake Ontario & hit the Rochester area. Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/8, 10s, ISO-400, Manual | |
 November Storm #5 Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-11-03 A large storm came in from Lake Ontario & hit the Rochester area. Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/8, 10s, ISO-400, Manual |  Dumbbell Nebula M27 (Post Restoration) Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-10-27 This is the first photo after restoring the telescope & alignment. This was taken without adjustments in guiding. Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, Mayer Mount, Optolong L-Pro, prime, 210 photos at 15s (52m 30s) ISO-400 |  Comet Lemmon Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-10-23 Taken through light clouds this is 11 min 15 sec exposure. Nikon D850, Rokinon 135M-N F:2 Aspherical Lens @135mm, f/2, 11m 15s, ISO-400, Manual Mode | |
 Orion Reprocessed Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-10-21 Using a process similar the Hubble photos, this is are rework from March Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, Optolong L-eNhance, prime, 181 photos at 8s (24m) ISO-6400 |  Reprocess of Omega/Swan Nebula M17 Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-10-21 Using a process similar to what is used by Hubble to bring out better color & detail. Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, Mayer Mount, prime, Optolong L-eNHance, 150 photos at 25s (37m 30s), ISO-1600 |  Reprocess of Eagle Nebula M16 Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-10-21 Reprocessed to take advantage of the Optolong L-eNHance, dual narrow band filter to bring out more color & detail Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, prime, Mayer Mount, Optolong L-eNHance, 80 photos at 25s (33m 20s), ISO-3200 | |
 Across the Road Le roy, NY ~ 2025-10-17 Shooting across Main St near the Le Roy Golf Course. Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/4, 1/160s, ISO-400, Manual |  Doe Watching Me Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-10-17 A lone tree and doe at the old Woodward Estate Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/4, 1/400s, ISO-400, Manual |  A Clear Afternoon Overlooking Honeoye Lake Harriet Hollister Spencer State Park ~ 2025-10-09 A crisp afternoon enjoying the leaves. Nikon D850, Nikkor 50, AF-G 1:1.8-1.8 @50mm, f/6.3, 1/200s, ISO-64, Manual Mode | |
 Overlooking Honeoye Lake 2025 Honeoye, NY ~ 2025-10-09 A wide angle look from Harriet Hollister Spencer State Park. Nikon D850, Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC @14mm, f/5, 1/100s, ISO-64, Manual Mode |  Fall Road Harriet Hollister St ~ 2025-10-09 Just a road within Harriet Hollister Spencer State Park. Nikon D850, Nikkor 50, AF-G 1:1.8-1.8 @50mm, f/5, 1/20s, ISO-64, Manual Mode |  Color in the Loop Harriet Hollister Spencer State Park ~ 2025-10-09 This was just a loop in the road with lots of color. Nikon D850, Nikkor 50, AF-G 1:1.8-1.8 @50mm, f/5, 1/100s, ISO-64, Manual Mode | |
 Hunter's Super Full Moon with 2 geese on fly-by Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-10-06 If only the geese would have flown a little higher and closer... Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/6.3,1/50s, ISO-100, Manual Mode |  Geese Coming in for the Night Le roy, NY ~ 2025-10-06 A beautiful sunset and the Canada Geese coming in to feed on the field overnight. Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/9, 1/250s, ISO-400, Manual Mode |  Missing Section Kinzua Bridge State Park, PA ~ 2025-10-04 Built in 1881, taking only 94 days, 2,053 ft long and 301 ft high it was the longest & tallest viaduct. On July 21, 201 a F1 tornado took the center section out. Nikon D850, Nikkor 50,, AF-G 1:1.8-1.8 @50mm, f/6.3, 1/160s, ISO-900, Manual Mode | |
 From the Skywalk at Kinzua Bridge Park Kinzua Bridge, PA ~ 2025-10-04 Catching the sunlight on the ridge at sunset. Nikon D850, Nikkor 50,, AF-G 1:1.8-1.8 @50mm, f/8, 1/1600s, ISO-400, Manual Mode |  Photo Bombed by a Duck Nick's Lake, NY ~ 2025-09-29 As I was taking a series of photos here the mallard thought I was a source of food. Nikon D850, Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC @14mm, f/4, 1/500s, ISO-64, Manual Mode |  The After Glow at Nick's Lake Nick's Lake, NY ~ 2025-09-29 An incredible sunset at Nick's Lake in the Adirondacks with a couple just taking it all in. Nikon D850, Nikkor 50,, AF-G 1:1.8-1.8 @50mm, f/3.2, 1/50s, ISO-400, Manual Mode | |
 A Couple Enjoying the Sunset at Nick's Lake Nick's Lake, NY ~ 2025-09-29 A beautiful evening in the Adirondacks at Nick's Lake. Nikon D850, Nikkor 50,, AF-G 1:1.8-1.8 @50mm, f/2.8, 1/20s, ISO-800, Manual Mode |  Archery Field Overlook 2025 Letchworth St Park ~ 2025-09-24 The Fall colors are about a week early at Letchworth State Park. Nikon D850 Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC @14mm, f/5, 640s, ISO-100, Manual Mode |  Middle Falls #1 2025 Letchworth St Park ~ 2025-09-24 The color is starting to turn. Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/5.6, 1/160s, ISO-100, Manual Mode | |
 Middle Falls #2 2025 Letchworth St Park ~ 2025-09-24 A vertical take on the Middle Falls. Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/5.6, 1/100s, ISO-100, Manual Mode |  Close-Up of Middle Falls 2025 Inspiration Point, N ~ 2025-09-24 A great day at Letchworth State Park. Nikon D850, Rokinon 135M-N F:2 Aspherical Lens @135mm, f/8, 1/100, ISO-200, Manual Mode |  Upper Falls at Dusk 2025 Letchworth St Park ~ 2025-09-24 The Upper Falls at Letchworth State Park as the sun set with a cloud cover. Nikon D850, Nikkor 50,, AF-G 1:1.8-1.8 @50mm, f/5.6, 1/125s, ISO-400, Manual Mode | |
 Vertical of Upper Falls 2025 Letchworth St Park ~ 2025-09-24 There have been millions of people over the years that have stood here & while Arches Bridge is new to some the view is grand. Nikon D850, Nikkor 50,, AF-G 1:1.8-1.8 @50mm, f/5.6, 1/50s, ISO-400, Manual Mode |  The Pleiades Nebula (Subaru Logo) Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-09-19 While there are 7 stars, only 6 can be seen with the naked eye and Subaru uses this nebula as their logo. 5 companies merged as 1. Nikon D5300, Rokinon 135M-N F:2 Aspherical Lens @215mm, Optolong L-Pro, f/2, 27m 30s, ISO-100 |  The California Nebula Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-09-19 It is to look like the state of California. A longer exposure might reveal the yellow and blue on the right side. Nikon D5300, Rokinon 135M-N F:2 Aspherical Lens @215mm, Optolong L-Pro, f/2, 25m, ISO-400 | |
 "Subaru Logo" Pleiades Nebula or 7 Sisters Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-09-19 The 10f6 does a much better job at revealing the stars and nebula than the 135mm lens. Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, Mayer Mount, prime, Optolong L-eNHance, 54 photos at 13s (702s), ISO-400 |  Oven Bird #1 Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-09-18 While trying to photograph a buck a group of oven birds flew in. Nikon D850, Rokinon 135M-N F:2 Aspherical Lens @135mm, f/2, 1/60, ISO-2800, Manual Mode |  Oven Bird #2 Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-09-18 Another look at this oven bird Nikon D850, Rokinon 135M-N F:2 Aspherical Lens @135mm, f/2, 1/60, ISO-2800, Manual Mode | |
 Andromeda Galaxy (M31 & M32) Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-09-17 The 10 inch f6 has a field of view of ~1.6 degrees making capturing the whole galaxy impossible unless multiple photos are stitched together. Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, Mayer Mount, prime, Optolong L-eNHance, 215 photos at 13s (43m 46s), ISO-1600 |  Andromeda Galaxy with M32 & M110 Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-09-17 This is my longest exposure to date at 1 hour 15 min 30 sec. The Rokinon 135mm lens is incredibly sharp. This is the full image. Nikon D5300, Rokinon 135M-N F:2 Aspherical Lens @215mm, Optolong L-Pro, f/2, 1h 15m 30s, (151 30s sub frames) ISO-400 |  Andromeda Galaxy with M32 & M110 Trimmed Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-09-17 This photo is just rotated and trimmed for 3:2 ratio. The camera was on a SkyWatcher II star tracker. Nikon D5300, Rokinon 135M-N F:2 Aspherical Lens @215mm, Optolong L-Pro, f/2, 1h 15m 30s, (151 30s sub frames) ISO-400 | |
 Stepping Back & Seeing a Bigger Picture Presque Isle, PA ~ 2025-09-14 It has been a long time since going to Presque Isle and worth the trip. Nikon D850, Rokinon 135M-N F:2 Aspherical Lens @135mm, f/16, 1/400, ISO-64, Manual Mode |  Sinking Sun With Geese Flyby Presque Isle, PA ~ 2025-09-14 Pure luck to capture the Canada Geese flying by and not have people walk in front of me as I was shooting across a pathway. Nikon D850, Rokinon 135M-N F:2 Aspherical Lens @135mm, f/20, 1/20, ISO-64, Manual Mode |  Nifty Fifty Aurora Lake Erie Lake Erie Beach Park ~ 2025-09-14 Using a 50mm lens looking over Lake Erie & Canada with the Big Dipper. Nikon D850, Nikkor 50,, AF-G 1:1.8-1.8 @50mm, f/1.8, 8s, ISO-400, Manual Mode | |
 Wide Angle Lake Erie & Aurora Lake Erie Beach Park ~ 2025-09-14 A quick stop at the lake after getting a notice of an ongoing aurora. Nikon D850, Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC @14mm, f/2.8, 10s, ISO-1600, Manual Mode |  Flowers & Sunset Olcott, NY ~ 2025-08-31 Along the shops in Olcott looking out over Lake Ontario. Nikon D850, Rokinon 135M-N F:2 Aspherical Lens @135mm, f/20, 1/200, ISO-400, Manual Mode |  Olcott Sinking Sun Olcott, NY ~ 2025-08-31 Enjoying a wonderful evening at Olcott. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @500mm, f/22,1/800s, ISO-64, Manual Mode | |
 Dumbbell Nebula (M27) August 2025 Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-08-29 Using the Dynascope 10f6 on the Mayer Mount. There was a very large rejection rate due to satellites. Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, Mayer Mount, prime, Optolong L-eNHance, 200 photos at 15s (14min), ISO-1600 |  Omega or Swan Nebula (M17) Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-08-27 This is within the Milky Way & is the birthplace of many stars. Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, Mayer Mount, prime, Optolong L-eNHance, 150 photos at 25s (37m 30s), ISO-1600 |  Ear Nebula Under Better Conditions Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-08-25 Taken before the clouds came in again this is a retake of the Ear Nebula with faint stars filtered out. Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, Mayer Mount, prime, Optolong L-eNHance, 50 photos at 25s (20 min, 50 sec), ISO-3200 | |
 The Eagle Nebula 2025 Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-08-24 With an approaching thunderstorm I managed to capture a 33 minute exposure. Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, prime, Mayer Mount, Optolong L-eNHance, 80 photos at 25s (33m 20s), ISO-3200 |  Lake Erie Sunset From Parking Lot Lake Erie Beach Park ~ 2025-08-24 Lake Erie Beach Park is a nice little park where you can park & see a nice sunset. Nikon D850, Rokinon 135M-N F:2 Aspherical Lens @135mm, f/8, 1/125s, ISO-64, Manual Mode, |  Heavy Waves on Lake Erie Sunset Lake Erie Beach Park ~ 2025-08-24 There was a marine warning due to the high winds and storms in the area. Nikon D850, Rokinon 135M-N F:2 Aspherical Lens @135mm, f/8, 1/125s, ISO-64, Manual Mode, | |
 A Cloudy Ear Nebula Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-08-22 When I first started taking photos on this night, it was clear. As I finished setting things up, it started to get cloudy, so this in not under ideal conditions. Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, prime, Mayer Mount, Optolong L-eNHance, 52 photos at 30s (26 Minutes), ISO-6400 |  Part of Veil Nebula 14 Min 40 Sec Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-08-18 A retake of the Veil Nebula with different settings Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, prime, Mayer Mount, Optolong L-eNHance, 44 photos at 20s (14m 40s), ISO-3200 |  Taughannock Falls & the Milky Way Taughannock Falls, NY ~ 2025-08-14 I have wanted to capture this photo for many years and had the pleasure of sharing this with my daughter. Nikon D850 Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC @14mm, f/2.8, 3 minute, ISO-400, Manual Mode | |
 North American Nebula Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-07-29 A 25 minute exposure using a 135mm lens on the D5300 camera with a Sky Watcher star tracker. Nikon D5300, Rokinon 135M-N F:2 Aspherical Lens @135mm, f/2, 25 min, ISO-400, Manual Mode |  Milky Way Over Hazy Hemlock Lake Hemlock Lake ~ 2025-07-21 A single 3 minute exposure from the north bank of Hemlock Lake. Nikon D850, Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC @14mm, f/2.8, 3 minute, ISO-400, Manual Mode |  Looking Up Into the Milky Way Hemlock Lake, NY ~ 2025-07-21 An area of the Milky Way that has lots of objects and color & is what we would consider "north" of the core of the galaxy. Nikon D850, Rokinon 135M-N F:2 Aspherical Lens @135mm, f/2, 5 min, ISO-400, Manual Mode | |
 Trifid Nebula Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-07-15 Taken with the Moon out and smokey sky. This can be found in the Milky Way in the southern sky (in WNY). Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, prime, Mayer Mount, Optolong L-eNHance, 155 photos at 13s (25m 50s), ISO-6400 |  July Moon 2025 Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-07-03 Just an opportunity to take advantage of clear sky. Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, prime, Optolong L-eNHance, 100 photos at 1/30s ISO-64 |  Veil Nebula with Moon Out Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-07-03 Taken with the moon out and fairly bright using the Dynascope 10f6 and dual narrow band filter. Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, prime, Optolong L-eNHance, 208 photos at 13s (44m 12s), ISO-6400 | |
 The Veil Nebula Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-06-29 A super nova that had exploded. Nikon D850, Rokinon 135M-N F:2 Aspherical Lens @135mm, f/2, 50 min, ISO-400, Manual Mode, 100 photos |  Lagoon Nebula 2025 Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-06-29 23 of 54 photos taken to create a 2 min, 50 sec exposure of the Lagoon Nebula (M8) using the Dynascope 10f6 with orignal mount. Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, prime, Optolong L-eNHance, 23 photos at 10s |  The Dumbbell Nebula Le roy, NY ~ 2025-06-23 This is a 9 minute exposure using the Dynascope 10f6 with the original mount. This is 54 10s exposures Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, prime, 54 photos at 10s (9min) ISO-6400 | |
 Strawberry Moon 2025 Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-06-11 Looking across the fields as the full moon rises in June. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @380mm, f/6.3, 8s, ISO-1600, Manual |  Fireball Reflection in Pavilion Pavilion, NY ~ 2025-06-05 At the same location I photographed the aurora, this fireball of a sunset appeared. Nikon D850, Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G, @50mm, f/8, 1/100s, ISO-1600 |  Under Mom's Wing Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-05-04 These chicks are seeking warmth and shelter from the rain under mom's wings. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/6.3,1/800s, ISO-2,000, Spot Metering, Aperture Priority, Mode, Auto ISO | |
 Seeking Shelter Under Mom Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-05-04 While I lay in the rain taking photos, the chicks were smart enough to seek shelter under & stay warm under mom. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/6.3,1/800s, ISO-2,500, Spot Metering, Aperture Priority, Mode, Auto ISO |  Flame & Horsehead Nebulea Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-03-21 183 frames at 13s, 37 min 44 sec Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, prime, 183 photos at 13s (37m 44s) ISO-6400 |  Crop of Horsehead Nebula Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-03-21 Cropped and enhanced for just the Horsehead nubula. Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, prime, 183 photos at 13s (37m 44s) ISO-6400 | |
 Orion Nebula @ 24 Minutes Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-03-18 After some major modifications to the telescope, this was a test photo. Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, prime, 181 photos at 8s (24m) ISO-6400 |  Partial Lunar Eclipse #1 Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-03-14 With more than half of the moon in Earth's shadow, the sunny side is greatly overexposed in order to see the shady side. Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, prime, 1/3s ISO-800 |  Lunar Eclipse #2 Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-03-14 Part of the sequence of lunar eclipse. Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, prime, 1/3s ISO-800 | |
 Lunar Eclipse #3 Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-03-14 Part of the sequence of the lunar eclipse. Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, prime, 1/3s ISO-800 |  Lunar Eclipse #4 Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-03-14 Part of the sequence for the lunar eclipse. Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, prime, 1/3s ISO-800 |  Lunar Eclipse #5 Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-03-14 Part of the sequence for the lunar eclipse Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, prime, 1/3s ISO-800 | |
 Lunar Eclipse #6 Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-03-14 Part of the sequence of the lunar eclipse. Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, prime, 1/3s ISO-800 |  Lunar Eclipse #7 Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-03-14 Part of the sequence of the lunar eclipse. Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, prime, 1/3s ISO-800 |  Lunar Eclipse #8 Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-03-14 Part of the sequence of the lunar eclipse. Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, prime, 1/3s ISO-800 | |
 Lunar Eclipse #9 Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-03-14 This was at the point the moon was in the maximum shadow of the Earth for WNY. Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, prime, 1/3s ISO-800 |  Full Moon Stacked Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-03-13 50 underexposed photos to be able to bring out the color of the Moon. Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, prime, 50 photos at 1/800s ISO-64 |  Jupiter and 3 Moons Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-03-13 This was shot at prime & cropped greatly. It is challenging to capture the moons and not overexpose the planet. Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, prime, 151 photos at 1/60s (2.6s) ISO-100 | |
 Jupiter With 4 Moons Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-03-13 A re-edit of the series to include the 4th moon and better color of the planet. Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, prime, 151 photos at 1/60s (2.6s) ISO-100 |  Pleiades 41.5 Min Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-02-01 At -2F it was nice & clear to take 83, 30s photos of the Pleiades. Nikon D850, Rokinon 135M-N F:2 Aspherical Lens @135mm, f/2.5, 41.5 min, ISO-400, Manual Mode, 83 photos |  Flame, Horsehead, Running Man & Orion Nebulas Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-01-24 The grey "clouds" are dust clouds deep in space and not local. Nikon D850, Rokinon 135M-N F:2 Aspherical Lens @135mm, f/2.5, 46.5 min, ISO-1600, Manual Mode, 94 photos | |
 Rework of Orion, Horsehead & Flame Nebulae Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-01-24 For the first time, using some AI to remove the background noise in the photo. Nikon D850, Rokinon 135M-N F:2 Aspherical Lens @135mm, f/2.5, 46.5 min, ISO-1600, Manual Mode, 94 photos |  Dark-eyed Junco LeRoy, NY ~ 2025-01-10 After feeding on some ragweed this junco came over to check me out. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/6.3,1/640s, ISO-10,000, Spot Metering, Aperture Priority, Mode, Auto ISO |  Tufted Titmouse Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-01-08 There are lots of these tufted titmouse birds around WNY. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/6.3,1/1600s, ISO-8000, Spot Metering, Aperture Priority Mode, Auto ISO | |
 Cracking a Seed Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-01-08 A tufted titmouse working on getting the good part of a sunflower seed. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/6.3,1/1250s, ISO-10,000, Spot Metering, Aperture Priority Mode, Auto ISO |  Goose We Lost Maverick Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-01-04 3 Canada geese looking for open water over the frozen Oatka Creek. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/6.3,1/2,000s, ISO-400, Spot Metering, Manual Mode, Auto ISO |  White-breasted Nuthatch Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-01-03 A farily common bird to WNY that goes up & down head first on trees. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/6.3,1/800s, ISO-4000, Spot Metering, Manual Mode, Auto ISO | |
 Snowy Mallards Churchville, NY ~ 2024-12-20 A winter walk in Churchville Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @900mm, f/6.3,1800s, ISO-10,000, Spot Metering, Aperture Priority |  Short-Eared Owl Sitting on a Post Geneseo, NY ~ 2024-11-30 Major luck in capturing this as I could barely see the owl on the post and manual focus with a handheld. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @900mm, f/6.3,1/20s, ISO-6400, Spot Metering, Aperture Priority |  Horsehead & Flame Nebulae Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-11-08 Using just a 600mm telephoto lens & a star tracker on a tripod. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @900mm, f/6.13.5 min, ISO-3200, Manual Mode | |
 Orion Nebula 600mm Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-11-08 The Orion Nebula taken with just 3 30s photos using a 600mm lens & star tracker Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @900mm, f/6.3,90s, ISO-3200, Manual Mode |  Reflecting Moon Over the Oatka Creek Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-11-06 A warm fall evening with the moon seting over the Oatka Creek. Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/2.8, 5s, ISO-400 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @35mm, f/8, 1/80s, ISO-100, Manual Mode |  Buck Eyeing & Smelling Me Bethany, NY ~ 2024-11-03 About 30 feet away this buck was trying to figure out what I was as I was in full camo. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @550mm, f/8,1/800s, ISO-560, Aperture Priority, Auto ISO, Spot Metering | |
 A Few Days Past Full Moon Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-10-27 Trying to capture the color of the minerals on the moon. Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, prime, 100 at 1/640s ISO-400 |  Pleiades Fall 2024 Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-10-26 The Pleiades or 7 Sisters Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, prime, 49 photos at 8s (6m 32s) ISO-3200 |  Reflections at Le Roy Country Club Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-10-18 A great fall morning with dew on the leaves on an early morning. Nikon D850, Nikkor 50,, AF-G 1:1.8-1.8 @50mm, f/4, 1/60s, ISO-100, Manual Mode | |
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