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 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 D5300, 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 |  Great Egret in Le Roy Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-10-18 I don't often see great egrets in Le Roy on the Oatka Creek fishing. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @550mm, f/6.3,1/1000s, ISO-2000, Manual Mode Auto ISO | |
 Who Was That? Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-10-17 Great Blue Heron flies by Canada Geese sitting on the Oatka Creek dam. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/7.1,1/800s, ISO-1100, Manual Mode, Spot Metering |  Goose Strut Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-10-17 After bathing geese often rise out of the water and give a flap of their wings. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/7.1,1/1000s, ISO-5600, Manual Mode, Spot Metering |  Orange Tree by the Gazebo Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-10-17 A nice fall day. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @150mm, f/6.3,1/1000s, ISO-5000, Manual Mode, Spot Metering | |
 Tale of Two Trails Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-10-17 Incredible luck to have been able to capture this. (Cropped significantly) Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/1.4, 1/2s, ISO-3200 |  Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) Over Farmer's Creekside Inn Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-10-17 A near full moon lit the foreground and sky with the comet. Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/1.4, 1/4s, ISO-3200 |  Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) & Fall Colors Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-10-17 With the super full moon lighting up the foreground with Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS). Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/1.4, 1s, ISO-1600 | |
 "2 Comets" Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-10-17 Perffectly still water provides a mirror reflection of Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/1.6, 1s, ISO-1600 |  Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) Over the Oatka Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-10-16 The nearly full super moon was providing light for the foreground. Nikon D850, Nikkor 50,, AF-G 1:1.8-1.8 @50mm, f/1.8, 2s, ISO-400, Manual Mode |  Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) Over Lady Liberty Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-10-16 A focus stack to capture both the statue and the comet in focus. Nikon D850, Nikkor 50,, AF-G 1:1.8-1.8 @50mm, f/1.8, 2s, ISO-400, Manual Mode | |
 Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) Pabilion, NY ~ 2024-10-13 Seen in the evening sky on the western horizon. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/6.3,1/2s, ISO-1600, Manual Mode |  October Aurora 2024 Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-10-11 1 of 1736 photos that made a video that spanned hours. Nikon D850, Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC @14mm, f/2.8, 5s, ISO-3200, Manual Mode |  Smokey Middle & Upper Falls Inspiration Point ~ 2024-09-13 From Inspiration Point, the Middle Falls & Glenn Iris in the foreground & Upper Falls & Arches Bridge in background. Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/4, 10s, ISO-800 | |
 Smoky Moon Over Upper Falls Letchworth Park, NY ~ 2024-09-13 Incredible luck with the train crossing the bridge. An enormous amount of stretching to pull all the elements together. Nikon D850, Nikkor 50,, AF-G 1:1.8-1.8 @50mm, f/3.2, 1/2s, ISO-800, Manual Mode |  Lagoon Nebula (M8) Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-09-05 Near the horizon in the Milky Way is the Lagoon Nebula. This is a total time exposure of 37 min 42 sec Nikon D850 Dynascope 10f6 174 photos @ 13s, ISO-6400 |  Andomeda Galaxy 32.5 Minutes Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-09-04 150, 13s photos stacked Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, prime, 150 at 13s (32.5 Min) ISO-1600 | |
 A Little High Speed Inverted Flight Genesee Airport KGVQ ~ 2024-08-31 The Red Bull pilot brought it down pretty low while inverted at several hundred mph. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @420mm, f/8,1/125s, ISO-72, Manual Mode, Spot Metering |  High Speed Red Bull Genesee Airport KGVQ ~ 2024-08-31 Flat and level high speed pass. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @340mm, f/8,1/125s, ISO-80, Manual Mode, Spot Metering |  Fast Passing Genesee Airport KGVQ ~ 2024-08-31 Father & son team in a pair of RV-8s passing what looks like a close distance but actually was at least 100 ft. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @450mm, f/8,1/125s, ISO-90, Manual Mode, Spot Metering | |
 F-16 Turning Hard Genesee Airport KGVQ ~ 2024-08-31 This F-16 was turning hard away from us creating a vapor cloud on the top of the wing. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @280mm, f/8,1/500s, ISO-110, Manual Mode, Spot Metering |  Reb Bull Jumper into a Passing Plane Genesee Airport KGVQ ~ 2024-08-31 A bit of an illusion as the jumper exits the helicopter into a passing plane. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/8,1/500s, ISO-280, Manual Mode, Spot Metering |  A Fraction of Second After the Jump Genesee Airport KGVQ ~ 2024-08-31 At 7 frames per sec this shows the speed of the plane flying by as the jumper exits the helicopter. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/8,1/500s, ISO-280, Manual Mode, Spot Metering | |
 Red Bull Helicopter in a Roll Genesee Airport KGVQ ~ 2024-08-31 The specially modified helicopter can fly inverted. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @420mm, f/8,1/125s, ISO-80, Manual Mode, Spot Metering |  Mustangs Warming Up Genesee Airport KGVQ ~ 2024-08-31 Wings Over Batavia with a pair of P51 Mustangs getting ready for a performance. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @300mm, f/8,1/30s, ISO-64, Manual Mode, Spot Metering |  Pair of P51 Mustangs Flying Off into the Sunset Genesee Airport KGVQ ~ 2024-08-31 The Mustangs had a great evening for flying. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/6.3,1/80s, ISO-64, Manual Mode, Spot Metering | |
 B-25 Banking for Approach Genesee Airport KGVQ ~ 2024-08-31 This B-25 is one of only 25 flying B-25s still flying. Amazing aircraft. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/6.3,1/80s, ISO-64, Manual Mode, Spot Metering |  B-25 On Ramp Genesee Airport KGVQ ~ 2024-08-31 Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/6.3,1/80s, ISO-280, Manual Mode, Spot Metering |  P51 Which Way? Genesee Airport KGVQ ~ 2024-08-31 An illusion. Which way are the P51s flying? Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/6.3,1/80s, ISO-64, Manual Mode, Spot Metering | |
 Milky Way Stack at Hemlock Lake Hemlock Lake ~ 2024-08-26 A 20 photo stack of 30s exposure, 14mm, f/2.8, ISO-3200. Nikon D850, Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC @14mm, f/2.8, 30s, ISO-3200, Manual Mode, Star Tracker |  Crawling Into the Moon Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-08-23 Projection photography with Dynascope 10f6 & 28mm lens with 3" projection. Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, 28mm, 20 30s exposure, ISO-64 |  Smokey Moon in August Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-08-14 The western wildfires are bringing a fair amount of smoke over WNY resulting in a very hazy sky. Nikon D850 Dynascope 10f6, 1/50s, ISO-31, 48 photos of 150. | |
 Unexpected Fly-bye Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-08-11 While photographing the clouds, 4 sandhill cranes did a nice fly-bye and land in the neighboring field. Nikon D850, Nikkor 50,, AF-G 1:1.8-1.8 @50mm, f/8, 1/250s, ISO-360, Auto-ISO, Spot Metering |  A Cloudy Sunset Over Lake Ontario Olcott, NY ~ 2024-08-10 While there was a heavy layer of clouds over us & Lake Ontario, there was clear sky over 100 miles away reflecting on the clouds. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/6.3,1/50s, ISO-64, Manual Mode, Spot Metering |  Summer Sunset at Olcott Beach Olcott, NY ~ 2024-08-04 Clouds over Ontario CA prevented us from seeing the sun set across the lake but still made for a nice photo. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/8,1/320s, ISO-64, Spot Metering | |
 Arches Bridge & Milky Way Letchworth St Park ~ 2024-08-03 A stack of over 100 photos to create this picture of Arches Bridge at the Upper Falls in Letchworth. Nikon D850, Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC @14mm, f/2.8, 20s, ISO-800, Manual Mode, Star Tracker, 103 photos |  Whirlpool Galaxy 12.5 Minutes Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-07-29 A stack of 50, 15s photos with 10" telescope. Nikon D850, Dynascope 10", 10/f6, @ Prime, (1524mm), 50 15s (12.5 min), ISO-3200 |  Ring Nebula 16 Min 40 Sec Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-07-29 A stack of 100 photos at 10s of the Ring Nebula with the 10" telescope Nikon D850, Dynascope 10", 10/f6, @ Prime, (1524mm), 100 10s (16 min 40 sec), ISO-1600 | |
 LotusFest #7 Churchville, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Bergen Water Gardens Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO-70, Auto ISO |  LotusFest #8 Churchville, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Bergen Water Gardens Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/6.3, 1/640s, ISO-72, Auto ISO |  LotusFest #9 Churchville, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Bergen Water Gardens Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/6.3, 1/640s, ISO-200, Auto ISO | |
 LotusFest #10 Churchville, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Bergen Water Gardens Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/6.3, 1/640s, ISO-125, Auto ISO |  LotusFest #11 Churchville, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Bergen Water Gardens Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO-180, Auto ISO, Spot Metering |  LotusFest #12 Churchville, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Bergen Water Gardens Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO-200, Auto ISO, Spot Metering | |
 LotusFest #13 Churchville, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Bergen Water Gardens Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO-280, Auto ISO, Spot Metering |  LotusFest #14 Churchville, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Bergen Water Gardens Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO-1000, Auto ISO, Spot Metering |  LotusFest #15 Churchville, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Bergen Water Gardens Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO-280, Auto ISO, Spot Metering | |
 LotusFest #16 Churchville, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Bergen Water Gardens Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO-180, Auto ISO, Spot Metering |  LotusFest #17 Churchville, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Bergen Water Gardens Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO-160, Auto ISO, Spot Metering |  LotusFest #18 Churchville, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Bergen Water Gardens Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/22, 1/640s, ISO-500, Auto ISO, Spot Metering | |
 LotusFest #19 Churchville, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Bergen Water Gardens Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO-160, Auto ISO, Spot Metering |  Lotus Festival #1 Bergen, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Some flowers at this huge nursery full of these flowers. Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO-110, Auto ISO |  Lotus Festival #2 Bergen, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Two of the many flowers at this Bergen Water Gardens nursery. Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO-180, Auto ISO | |
 LotusFest #3 Churchville, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Bergen Water Garden Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO-125, Auto ISO |  LotusFest #5 Churchville, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Bergen Water Gardens Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO-125, Auto ISO |  LotusFest #6 Churchville, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Bergen Water Gardens Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO-200, Auto ISO | |
 Cooper's Hawk Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-07-22 This cooper's hawk had caught a bird in the driveway & then flew up to this tree to have dinner. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/6.3,1/100s, ISO-3200, Aperture Priority, Spot Metering |  Stager Wing Geneseo, NY ~ 2024-07-13 This plane was recently rebuilt after being totaled. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/9,1/320s, ISO-220, Auto ISO Mode, Spot Metering |  Wave From the P-40 Pilot Geneseo, NY ~ 2024-07-13 I was in a remote area of the field and the pilot spotted me & gave a wave. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @220mm, f/9,1/320s, ISO-280, Auto ISO Mode, Spot Metering | |
 P-40 Turning Hard for a Low Pass Down the Runway Geneseo, NY ~ 2024-07-13 The P-40 pilot was puting a great show and demonstrated the ability of the P-40 very well. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @500mm, f/9,1/320s, ISO-72, Auto ISO Mode, Spot Metering |  P-40 American Dream on a Cross Field Pass Geneseo, NY ~ 2024-07-13 The P-40 made numerous low passes and at one point was part of the bombing runs. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @380mm, f/9,1/320s, ISO-140, Auto ISO Mode, Spot Metering |  F-22 Pulling Hard Going Vertical Geneseo, NY ~ 2024-07-13 The F-22 pulls lots of g's which is seen with the low pressure condensation. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @350mm, f/9,1/320s, ISO-72, Auto ISO Mode, Spot Metering | |
 Bottom Side of F-22 with Afterburners Geneseo, NY ~ 2024-07-13 For a demonstration aircraft, it was amazing to see the bottom so dirty but most people didn't see it. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @380mm, f/9,1/320s, ISO-140, Auto ISO Mode, Spot Metering |  F-22 Turning & Burning Geneseo, NY ~ 2024-07-13 For the most part the F-22 was flying fast & always in a turn or it would be out of sight. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @340mm, f/9,1/320s, ISO-140, Auto ISO Mode, Spot Metering |  The "Quiet Roar" of the F-22 Geneseo, NY ~ 2024-07-13 There isn't much that is quiet with the F-22 & when the afterburners are pointed at you, you best have ear protection. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @150mm, f/9,1/400s, ISO-64, Auto ISO Mode, Spot Metering | |
 F-22 Secret Cloaking Defense Geneseo, NY ~ 2024-07-13 The F-22 hiding in its own cloud generated by the low pressure of the wing. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @150mm, f/9,1/400s, ISO-64, Auto ISO Mode, Spot Metering |  F-22 Creating a Cloud Geneseo, NY ~ 2024-07-13 This is not sound barrier shock wave but a low pressure zone created by a tight turn at considerable speed. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @250mm, f/9,1/320s, ISO-64, Auto ISO Mode, Spot Metering |  Canadian AT-6 on Take-off Geneseo, NY ~ 2024-07-13 There was a nice group of Canadian AT-6 planes that were performing & giving rides. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @460mm, f/9,1/320s, ISO-90, Auto ISO Mode, Spot Metering | |
 Waco In-field Tight Turn Geneseo, NY ~ 2024-07-13 It was amazing to see the agility of these older airplanes. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @350mm, f/10,1/320s, ISO-140, Auto ISO Mode, Spot Metering |  Waco on a Vertical Slide Geneseo, NY ~ 2024-07-13 Interesting to see this Waco go down the runway on edge at a 45 degree angle. Nerves of steel this low to the ground. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @260mm, f/10,1/320s, ISO-250, Auto ISO Mode, Spot Metering |  P-51 on Take-off Geneseo, NY ~ 2024-07-13 The sound of the 12 cylinder Merlin engine is something less. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/10,1/320s, ISO-250, Auto ISO Mode, Spot Metering | |
 F-4U Corsair On Take-off Geneseo, NY ~ 2024-07-13 It was a hot day at the airshow but I am certain he closed the canopy up once he got going. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @550mm, f/11,1/320s, ISO-500, Auto ISO Mode |  Trifid Nebula Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-07-06 This is near the horizon in the Milky Way Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6 (1527mm), 8m 40s, ISO-6400 (40 13s exposures) |  Dumbbell Nebula Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-07-06 A single photo of the nebula, hjigh ISO. Nikon D850, Dynascpoe 10f6, (1527mm) 1/10s, ISO-10,000 (single photo) | |
 Beetle for Dinner Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-07-02 Eastern Search Owl digging up beetles for dinner not 30 ft from me. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/6.3,1/10s, ISO-10,000, Manual Mode |  Lagoon Nebula, M8 Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-07-02 40, 30s photos with a 10" telescope Nikon D5850, Dynascope 10, 10f6 @ Prime, (1524mm) 40 30s (20 min), ISO-1600 |  Part of Andromeda Galaxy M31 & M32 Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-07-02 The Andromeda Galaxy is to large that unless photographed diagonal across the screen, it doesn't fit. Nikon D850, Dynascope 10", 10/f6, @ Prime, (1524mm), 4 30s (2 min), ISO-3200 | |
 Eastern Screech Owl with Dinner Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-06-30 This screech owl landed and grabbed this large insect for dinner, not 20 ft from me. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/6.3,1/13s, ISO-10,000, Manual Mode |  Screech Owl with Dinner Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-06-30 While this photo looks like it was day, it was actually very dark, making focus very difficult. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/6.3,1/13s, ISO-10,000, Manual Mode |  In Search for Food Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-06-30 4 young screech owls were learning to hunt for food. They seemed to be finding a good meal in this area. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/6.3,1/6s ISO-10,000, Manual Mode | |
 Who Called? Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-06-30 One of the other screech owls was calling just to the right of me. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/6.3,1/2s ISO-10,000, Manual Mode |  Screech Owl on a Branch Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-06-30 One of four screech owls, keeping an eye on me. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/6.3,1/5s ISO-10,000, Manual Mode |  American Bittern Iroquois Refuge ~ 2024-06-25 While looking for areas to photograph, I saw this American Bittern. I'm told that they are not normally in the open like this. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/8,1/800s, ISO-450, Manual Mode with Auto ISO | |
 Whirlpool Galaxy M51 With 600mm Lens Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-06-24 Using a star tracker & 600mm lens with 10 minutes worth of exposures. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/6.3, 30s, (x20) ISO-6400, Manual Mode |  Doe in the Field Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-06-19 A morning doe watching me as I go to work. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/8,1/800a ISO-1600, Manual Mode |  An Infected Doe Pavilion, NY ~ 2024-06-19 Deer that stick their tongue out & are found in or near water typically have a significant infection/fever. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/8, 1/80s ISO-1600, Manual Mode | |
 Storm Over Caledonia #2 Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-06-18 Looking east towards Caledonia as we had a big storm roll through. Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/4, 10s, ISO-800, Manual Mode, |  Storm Over Caledonia #1 Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-06-18 Looking east towards Caledonia as we had a big storm roll through. Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/4, 10s, ISO-800, Manual Mode, |  Storm Over Caledonia #3 Le Roy, NY ~ 2024-06-18 It took just over 300 photos to capture 3 photos with lightening. Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/6.3, 10s, ISO-800, Manual Mode, | |
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