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 Red Sky in Morning, Sailors Take Warning 2026 Le Roy, NY ~ 2026-09-02 Two hours after this purple sunrise we got 2 inches of rain in 45 minutes. Nikon D850, Nikkor 50, AF-G 1:1.8-1.8 @60mm, f/8, 1/25s, ISO-400, Manual Mode |  Lunar Eclipse 2026 Le Roy, NY ~ 2026-08-28 A partial lunar eclipse for WNY. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/6.3, 1s, ISO-3200, Manual Mode |  Cement Ship and Sunset at Olcott Olcott, NY ~ 2026-08-15 A wonderful evening in Olcott, NY Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/8, 1/200s, ISO-64, Manual Mode | |
 Sun Touching Lake Ontario Olcott, NY ~ 2026-08-15 An incredible evening at Olcott looking over Lake Ontario. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/8, 1/100s, ISO-64, Manual Mode |  Sinking Sun Olcott, NY ~ 2026-08-15 A great evening at Olcott. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/8, 1/125s, ISO-64, Manual Mode |  Last Light 2026 Olcott, NY ~ 2026-08-15 Ring the bell as the sun appears to slip below the horizon. (The sun doesn't move the Earth rotates.) Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/8, 1/125s, ISO-64, Manual Mode | |
 Moonset Pavilion, NY ~ 2026-08-14 Roughly a 2.5% Moon as it sits over the hills in Pavilion, NY. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/6.3,1s, ISO-1600, Manual Mode |  Hemlock Lake at Night 2026 Hemlock Lake ~ 2026-08-06 A 19 minute exposure along the northwest shore of Hemlock Lake. Nikon D850, Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC @14mm, f/2.8, 19 min, (40 photos) ISO-1600, Manual Mode |  Milky Way Over Le Roy Airport (5G0) Le Roy, NY ~ 2026-08-03 A stack of photos totalling 12.5 minutes with a single photo with the runway lights on. Nikon D850, Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC @14mm, f/3.2, 12.5 min, ISO-1600, Manual Mode | |
 Country Road Milky Way Le Roy, NY ~ 2026-07-12 A long exposure of the Milky Way and oak tree in Le Roy. Nikon D5300, Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC @21mm, f/2.8, 10 min, ISO-1600, Manual Mode |  Trifid Nebula (M20) 2026 Le Roy, NY ~ 2026-07-07 This is a 48.5 minute stacked exposure of 13s sub frames taken using the temporary pier. Nikon D850, Optolong L-Pro, 10f6, Mayer Mount, temp pier, 48m 32s, ISO-1600 |  Lavender Under the Milky Way Caledonia, NY ~ 2026-06-26 Light pollution and te Moon created an interesting effect of the Milky Way over a young lavender field in Caledonia. Nikon D850, Nikkor 50, AF-G 1:1.8-1.8 @50mm, f/5, 6 min, ISO-100, Manual Mode | |
 Genesee Valley Lavender Farm Caledonia, NY ~ 2026-06-26 A morning sunrise at the Genesee Valley Lavender Farm Nikon D850, Nikkor 50, AF-G 1:1.8-1.8 @50mm, f/6, 1/4s, ISO-64, Manual Mode |  NGC 7000 North American Nebula Le roy, NY ~ 2026-06-12 Taken with just a 135mm lens and crop sensor camera on a star tracker with tripod. Nikon D5300, Rokinon 135M-N F:2 Aspherical Lens @135mm, Optolong L-Pro filter, f/2, 1h 28.m, ISO-400, Manual Mode |  Leo Triplet Short Exposure Le Roy, NY ~ 2026-05-17 The Leo Triplet is M66, M65 & NGC 3628. This was taken under poor seeing conditions with limited time before the clouds came in. Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, Mayer Mount, Optolong L-Pro, prime, 7m 35s (35 photos 13s ea) ISO-1600 | |
 M82 & M81 Le Roy, NY ~ 2026-05-15 A quick set of photos of M82 (left) also known as the Cigar Galaxy and M81 also known as Bode's Galaxy. Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, Mayer Mount, Optolong L-Pro, prime, 33m 20s (100 photos 20s ea) ISO-3200 |  Male Bluebird with Lunch Le Roy, NY ~ 2026-04-29 Both male & female bluebirds are busy feeding their young. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/8,1/800s, ISO-1400, Manual Mode, Auto ISO |  Female Bluebird Le Roy, NY ~ 2026-04-29 Mama bluebird would spend only seconds at the entrance of the bluebird house before entering to feed her chicks. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/8,1/1000s, ISO-1100, Manual Mode, Auto ISO | |
 Whirlpool Galaxy April 2026 Le Roy, NY ~ 2026-04-22 A test photo of the Whirlpool Galaxy. There is another galaxy in the upper left corner of the photo which is why the photo is not centered on M51. Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, Mayer Mount, Optolong L-Pro, prime, 10m 40s (64 photos 10s ea) ISO-3200 |  Nearly Half Moon Le Roy, NY ~ 2026-04-22 A test photo of the moon. (This was taken on the same night as the Whirlpool Galaxy photo.) Nikon D850, Dynascope 10f6, Mayer Mount, Optolong L-Pro, prime, 1/80s (90 photo) ISO-64 |  Flame & Horsehead Nebulae - April 2026 Le Roy, NY ~ 2026-04-11 A minor modification to the telescope. Nikon D5300, Dynascope 10f6, Mayer Mount, Optolong L-eNhance, prime, 15s subs, (60 photos) ISO-100, Ha & OIII separated | |
 1951 Ford F5 Le Roy, NY ~ 2026-03-25 The stories this truck could tell are like the stories/memories of the generation that rode in this truck. Pixel 7a, 25mm f/1.9, 1/181s, ISO-45 |  Flame, Horsehead, Running Man & Orion Nebulae Le Roy, NY ~ 2026-03-09 A long exposure stack of part of the Constellation of Orion. Nikon D850, Rokinon 135M-N F:2 Aspherical Lens @135mm, f/2, 1h 13m, ISO-800, Manual Mode |  Jupiter Experiment Le Roy, NY ~ 2026-03-09 This was just shot at prime, basically a 6x multiplier. Normally planets are shot at >12x. This was 346 photo all under exposed to bring out the bans & red spot. Nikon D5300, Dynascope 10f6, Mayer Mount, Optolong L-Pro, prime, 1/250s (346 photos) ISO-100 | |
 The Rosette Nebula Le Roy, NY ~ 2026-03-08 Also known as Calswell 49. It is a relatively large object to the left of the Constellation Orion. Nikon D5300, Rokinon 135M-N F:2 Aspherical Lens @135mm, f/2, 50m 30s, ISO-800, Manual Mode |  Traditional Lunar Eclipse Le Airport (5G0) ~ 2026-03-03 With the Moon high in the sky, having a foreground with a large image of the moon is nearly impossible. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/8,2s, ISO-400, Manual Mode, astro tracker |  Cleared to Land at 5G0 With Lunar Eclipse Le Roy Airport (5G0) ~ 2026-03-03 With the runway lit up, Le Roy water tower and the Blood Moon we watched the only full lunar eclipse in 2026. Nikon D850, Rokinon 135M-N F:2 Aspherical Lens @135mm, f/13, 6s, ISO-1600, Manual Mode | |
 Lunar Eclipse Alignment Le Roy Airport (5G0) ~ 2026-03-03 A quick cellphone capture of the Le Roy runway, water tower, Blood Moon and the International Space Station (ISS) Pixel 7a, f/1.9, 1/15s, ISO-1292 |  Eagle 250 Canandaigua, NY ~ 2026-02-21 Fire & Ice Festival in honor of the nation's 250th birthday. This ice sculpture is over 6 feet tall. Pixel 7a |  Olympic Skier Sculpture Canandaigua, NY ~ 2026-02-21 Fire & Ice Festival in honor of the 2026 Winter Olympics this is roughly 6 feet wide. Pixel 7a | |
 The Conductor Le Roy, NY ~ 2026-01-14 Common Merganser getting the attention of a female duck. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/6.3,1/800s, ISO-5000, Manual Mode |  Dive! Le Roy, NY ~ 2026-01-14 A Common Merganser diving for a meal. These ducks can swim underwater as well as they fly in the air. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/6.3,1/800s, ISO-2000, Manual Mode |  Common Merganser with Canada Geese Le Roy, NY ~ 2026-01-14 For zie comparison the common merganser is smaller than the Canada Goose and larger than a Mallard. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/6.3,1/800s, ISO-4000, Manual Mode | |
 "Underwater Photography" Le Roy, NY ~ 2026-01-14 This is a Common Merganser as it dives underwater. Barely visible is the duck's head and neck before the splash. Nikon D850, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 @600mm, f/6.3,1/800s, ISO-3200, Manual Mode |  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 | |
 Dynascope 10f6 w/4f10 Piggyback on Mayer Mount Using Temporary Pier Le Roy, NY ~ 2025-10-26 This is a temporary setup used to take photos with the Mayer Mount until the Summer of 2026. The wood pier is dug 3 ft into the ground. The telescopes are removed when not used. Nikon D850, |  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 | |
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