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Dave Holland
{K:13074} 10/17/2006
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Amazing that some people still don't understand why we can't see those flags that are still there on the surface of the Moon from Earth. I see you are an astronomy buff. I am a member of the Lethbridge astronomy society here in Alberta. Greetings, dark skies to you also.
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Mary Brown
{K:71879} 8/14/2006
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If I remember correctly, Rocky, I probably had my camera on Auto mode. It is just lately that I have tried to expand. Within Auto, I would have played with the zoom to try to fill the available viewing space and see where the best focus was. I do not remember purposefully changing ant of the settings.
MAry
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Rocky Berlier
{K:2009} 8/14/2006
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This was very helpful, Mary. Thanks for the insight. I do have a low power EP and there isn't any rubber around it so the lens can get very close to the EP glass. I still don't know which lens or exposure settings to use but I can experiment with that. Thanks for your kind help and great information. ~ Warm regards, Rocky
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Mary Brown
{K:71879} 8/14/2006
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Hi, Rocky. My camera is a Kodak DX7440 digital camera. I can't change that; so the thing is to look at your eyepieces and see what you have with the glass close to the surface. Some have rubber eyeguards that can be removed. That may help get the glass closer. I found it easier to hold my camera to a low power EP as lining up the light can be challanging. As far as the aperture and the f/stop, I'm sorry, I am probably not much help. I don't know enough about how to use the settings on my camera. I just 'played' with the settings until the picture looked focused on my camera screen. I apologize that this may not be of much help.
MAry
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Rocky Berlier
{K:2009} 8/12/2006
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No, Mary. That isn't too wordy for me. I really appreaciate when people take the time discuss their techniques here (so many here don't). How else can we learn?
I will definitely take your advice and try it even when the moon ISN'T full. You're so right, the full moon may be too much anyway. I am curious about whether my camera lens and eyepiece will match-up. What camera lens did you use for these? I see that you had your aperture wide for these and I wonder if a higher f/stop would make a big difference. Thanks for your thoughtful reply. ~ Warmest regards, Rocky
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Mary Brown
{K:71879} 8/12/2006
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Hi Rocky. I'm so glad you like my Moon shots. Have a great time with your telescope and camera. You can just hold your camera up to the EP. It takes a little 'holding your mouth the right way', but it does work. I have just got an adapter to atach my camera to a couple of my EP's, so it will be more steady. I haven't had many chances to use it yet, though. Oh, when choosing an EP to hold your camera to, choose one with the glass of the EP close to the edge. That way, you have the glass of the camera lens and EP as close as possible. Also, using a tripod for your camera can help. ANother thing, Rocky, why wait for a full Moon? A full Moon is quite bright and can contribute to overexposure problems. Besides, the shadows at other, times like this shot, can be quite intersting. Sorry, I'm getting too wordy, so I'll syop now. Good luck.
MAry
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Rocky Berlier
{K:2009} 8/12/2006
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Mary,
You're blowing my mind on these shots! Okay, this is truly inspirational for me. I had no idea that I could combine these two loves into one art form! I have a 6" Newtonian and I will make a concerted effort to shoot the next full moon. You have given me a lot to ponder today! Thank you for the comments on my work and for the incredible inspiration. ~ Warm regards, Rocky
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 4/21/2006
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oh.. is a superb strument.. i wait your work on the sky mary..
ciao..
see you later
roby
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Mary Brown
{K:71879} 4/21/2006
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Hi Roberto. I know what you mean about time---I don't have the time to spend on my 2 hobbies (photography and Astronomy) that I would like.
It's so unfortunate that you have to sell your telescope. I sure would not like to part with mine. I have an 8 inch Skywatcher Dobsonian. Dobsonians don't track, but one of the members of my Astronomy group built some equatorial platfroms for Dobs. I was fortubate enough to get my mane on that list. It works really well and tracks beautifully. However, my telescope may not recognize me as it has been so long since I have had it out. Take good care of you.
MAry
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 4/21/2006
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..but what telescope you have used?
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 4/21/2006
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one reflector 150/1000.. and my moon..
ciao, take care..
roby
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 4/21/2006
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Woowww.. Mary, your shot is so good, maybe have a little aberration effect, but the quality is so good, is so many time that I do not see more the sky, with my telescope, here, unfortunately I do not have much time and this passion is still!
I must now also sell my telescope and this is also difficult.. my shot of the moon in position, only with my telephoto lens and my old camera with film..
Have a nice week end my dear..
roby
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Annemette Rosenborg Eriksen
{K:55244} 3/31/2006
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Dear Mary
Thank you so much for your long answer and for mailing me the link. It really was/is an amazing shot that I have never seen in any astronomybooks!!!
Have a nice weekend.
Best wishes,
Annemette
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Mary Brown
{K:71879} 3/31/2006
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Hi Annemette. I'm glad you like my telescoe pictures. I sure hope you get yours working properly soon. It's frustrating when they don't do what you want. There are a few other UFers that have posted some shots. One does have to keep one's eyes open for them, though. One of the guys in tyhe same astronomy group as me posted a great picture. It does not look like that great a great photographic picture but a phenomenal astro picrture. He caught the International Space Station coupled with the Shuttle Discovery crossing in front of the sun. The whole event took 0.6 seconds so it was quite an achomplishment to get the shot. This guy is a very good photographer and ameteur astronomer. Here's the link to his shot.
http://www.usefilm.com/image/875801.html
MAry
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Annemette Rosenborg Eriksen
{K:55244} 3/9/2006
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Oh Mary- this is so beutiful! I too love hobbyastronomy and was wondering why nobody makes such photos! And then I saw your photos! Wonderful capture indeed!
My telescope doesn´t work right, so I can´t take all the photos, I´m dreaming of:-(
Best wishes,
Annemette
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Mary Brown
{K:71879} 1/31/2006
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Hi Art. If at some point you do get a telescope, I do hope that you have a group in your area that is something like the group here. It is a marvelous bunch of terrific people. Some have an incredible knowledge base. It is such great fun sharing with them all.
Mary
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Art McCaffrey
{K:23645} 1/22/2006
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amazing, to think you can get a shot like this just by holding a camera up to an eye piece, i disueded my partner from buying me a skywatcher for xmas, Mmm, was that wise, i'm now thinking, regards art,.
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The Pilgrim
{K:64962} 12/6/2005
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Oh man this would be fun to do!!
Your really really great at this
I cant believe you get this kind of
detail holding your camers up to the
scope! wow Blows my mind.
Love to see more of your moon images Mary!
Paul..........
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Mary Brown
{K:71879} 11/3/2005
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Hi Ron. I'm not at home right now. Also, my new computer decided not to work. I'll keep your note and get back to you next week.
Mary
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Ron Wilson
{K:18362} 11/2/2005
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I love your moon shots. I saw one of your moons in a halloween shot recently. Antonia gave you credit for the moon in the BG. Would it be possible to get you to send me a nice big fat moon image as well? You could do quite a mooney business. rrwilson@rogers .com. Anyway thank you if you can. I understand if you don't want to as well. Regards Ron.
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Mandi Brooke
{K:10} 9/1/2005
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Thank you so much for your welcome!
Your images have such wonderful color qualities, it is amazing. And what a great shot of the moon!
Keep up the excellent work!
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Shane O'Neill
{K:3054} 5/29/2005
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really good idea .. looks well
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Joe Plocki
{K:779} 5/21/2005
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Nice capture of the crater detail. I know all too well how difficult this kind of shot can be. Ignoring all other factors, focusing alone is almost impossible. Good job!
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Carla Ardian
{K:621} 5/18/2005
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It's very creative.. the way you took this image. Nice!
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Deb Mayes
{K:19605} 5/1/2005
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Mary, all I can say is, wow. This is something I've always wanted to do; not sure how far I'd have to go to get a good dark sky though. :( Excellent work.
Thanks very much for your comments. :)
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Rick Koth
{K:2971} 4/25/2005
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My daughter and I were looking at the moon through the telescope the other night. I never thought of holding the camera up to it. Great shot.
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Erin Smith
{K:455} 4/25/2005
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Wow, very interesting idea...taking a photograph through a telescope. And yes, I bet it WAS quite difficult to do. I know I have a problem just finding what I am looking for through a telescope viewfinder with only my eye...let alone looking through a camera looking through the telescope. Well done!
~Erin~
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Vinay Raj
{K:5537} 4/19/2005
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Mary
Interesting!
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First Last
{K:6897} 4/15/2005
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This is pretty much interesting!
Thanks for sharing it.
Daniel
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Alberto Zilio
{K:448} 4/14/2005
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Excelent photo Mary, you have a good equipament.
Amazing.
Alberto
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Saeed Al Shamsi
{K:47735} 4/14/2005
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Really original them and capture, of great interest, a fantastic moon details, superb work. Saeed
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K Blair
{K:1589} 4/13/2005
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Wow This is outstanding. The detail is amazing.. very nice thank you for looking at my portfolio I am glad you enjoyed the flowers K
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Don Loseke
{K:32503} 4/11/2005
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Very nice image for shooting into the telescope.
Very interestng detail. Don.
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Domjan Svilkovic
{K:3104} 4/10/2005
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Greetings from a fellow astronomer! Nice projection shot of the Moon! Have you tried stacking multiple exposures to boost the S/N ratio?
I also own a (homemade) 8" dobs (http://domjan.fizika.org/myDobs) but haven't used it for astrophotography yet.
Wish you a clear sky and thanks for your comment!
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Bruce W. Clark
{K:1100} 4/10/2005
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Excellent.
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Andrea Harris
{K:2496} 4/8/2005
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Wow! Amazing to see all that detail!
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Evelyn Mayes
{K:8132} 4/8/2005
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This is a terrific shot!!! I like the transition to light and the title fits well! I would prefer to see it without the red lines but even those add a graphic quality that makes me look twice and I like your description.
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Radu Gruian
{K:1195} 4/8/2005
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Impressive, indeed!
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Kevin H
{K:22502} 4/5/2005
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Excellent shot, astronomy really is interesting and you did a good job on capturing the crater in the moon. Keep up the good work.
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Andre Denis
{K:66407} 4/5/2005
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Great idea, using a telescope for this image. Certainly increases the telephoto capability.
Andre
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cameny
{K:5880} 3/29/2005
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Great astronomic photo Mary. I envy you cos I never had chance to make even this type of photo for which u say that is not perfect. For me it is. ;-) Excellent job.
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soul 21
{K:27572} 3/29/2005
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semplicemente fantastica.....
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Judi Liosatos
{K:34047} 3/29/2005
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Wowee...this is incredible. I wish I could do this.
Judi
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Czeslav Gavinkovski
{K:6800} 3/28/2005
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O!Very interesting and amazing capture.Bravo!
Czechu.
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drilan P drilan
{K:12030} 3/27/2005
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J'aime beaucoup cette composition et la façon dont vous la présentez; beau lever inhabituel.
Joyeuses Pâques, drilan
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Chris Spracklen
{K:32552} 3/27/2005
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Not 'perfect', perhaps Mary, but still pretty amazing!!
Well done.
Kind regards, Chris
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C.A. Mikulice
{K:13300} 3/26/2005
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spectacular-- again!
--christine
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Tiffany Hix
{K:5012} 3/25/2005
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Wow, great capture! I really love the detail you've got on this!
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Stephen Bowden
{K:64141} 3/25/2005
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Excellent work Mary, this came out really well :-)
Best wishes,
Steve
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Gilberto Santa Rosa
{K:11147} 3/25/2005
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Excellent, Mary
Very creative!!!
Thanks for yours lovely comments to my pictures.
I love your portfolio. Please show more to us!!!
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Mary Brown
{K:71879} 3/25/2005
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Kevin, I have an 8 inch Skywatcher reflector telescope on a Dobsonian mount. I recently acquired an Equatorial Platform which provides tracking ability to my scope. I love it. (Tracking is not needed for Moon shots.)
The Moon is quite telescope friendly and can be viewed well from most types and sizes. One certainly does not need an 8 inch to get stunning views of our closest celestial neighbour.
If you want any further info or answers, email me at 4mpb at netscape.ca I'll be more than happy to chat with you about a hobby I am very passionate about.
Mary
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Mary Brown
{K:71879} 3/24/2005
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Margaret, after reading your note, I did look at Den's picture. It is great. The Moon is lovely, but not that cooperative a subject for camera users. Without my telescope, I'd never get a decent picture. Thanks for commenting on my picture and for referring my to Den's.
Mary
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KEVIN TEMPLE
{K:8657} 3/24/2005
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mary please tell me what kind of telescope you use
great shots you have on the site well done regards kevin
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Margaret Sturgess
{K:49403} 3/24/2005
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This is really up close and personal shot of the moon. I have a job holding my camera steady at the best of times, without going through a telescope as well. I do appreciate it when people put an 'about' makes it more interesting thank you
DId you see the moon shot my partner Den Thompson put up, -- not through a telescope, just with his big lens
Margaret
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Mary Brown
{K:71879} 3/23/2005
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Thanks for your comment, Hakan. I can't seem to get a decent shot of the Moon with just my camera. It always looks so small and undetailed. So far, I have not been happy with my attempts. So, I thought I'd try to capture the view through my scope.
Mary
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Hakan M
{K:2145} 3/23/2005
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Wow Mary! Perfect Job! I have a Kodak 6490, and i always try to capture the moon. Sometimes i can get clear photos, but not closer as yours! Thanks for sharing...
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Mary Brown
{K:71879} 3/23/2005
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Vernon, I am interested in some aspects of astrophysics, but don't claim to be very knowledgeable. My hobby is Astronomy. I love exploring the many wonders of our universe and learning of its history.
Mary
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Alison DuFlon
{K:36566} 3/23/2005
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Amazing capture, and an interesting about. Alison
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Vernon B.V.
{K:200} 3/22/2005
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Great shot Mary !(maybe... Do you like astrophysics..!)
tecnival detail is veru good and Moon field is a nice atractor...)
Vernon
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Marie Johnston
{K:1635} 3/22/2005
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Brilliant very imaginative...
Thanks for your comments Mary its nice of you...
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Hanggan Situmorang
{K:37833} 3/22/2005
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Wow, very dramatic view, Mary! Thank you so much for sharing...:)
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Cheryl Ogle
{K:24494} 3/22/2005
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Very cool. Love that you have a telescope powerful enough to do this with. Wow.
Thanks for your comment elsewhere.
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Cheryl Ogle
{K:24494} 3/22/2005
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Very cool. Love that you have a telescope powerful enough to do this with. Wow.
Thanks for your comment elsewhere.
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Mark Sherman
{K:15669} 3/22/2005
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The moon looks always so close in the telescope, tempting. like all the details, like the choice of frame, sets off the rest of the picture. great sunrise :-)
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Reza Fakhrai
{K:3014} 3/22/2005
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Good idea...something I wouldn't have thought of otherwise. Nice execution!
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Larry Fosse
{K:66493} 3/22/2005
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Very COOL Mary
Great detail & explanation
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paolo marin
{K:4652} 3/22/2005
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Bella idea! è una grande cosa trovare qualcuno a cui piaccia ancora sperimentare cose strane! continua a cercare cose nuove!
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John Loreaux
{K:86210} 3/22/2005
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Awesome shot Mary! This is so cool! What great detail of the moon!Didn't realize how much the moon gets pummeled with meteors! Alot of craters!! Well done Mary! Take care! My best.............John
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Roberto Okamura
{K:22851} 3/22/2005
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Very beautiful capture Mary!!
Unusual shot!
Thank you very much for uor kind comment in my pics!
Best regards!
Roberto.
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Aira Manna
{K:11187} 3/21/2005
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hey, this is fascinating...telescope imaging...
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Mary Brown
{K:71879} 3/21/2005
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Thanks, Shane. I found out it is not as simple as it might sound. Mary
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Michael Kanemoto
{K:22115} 3/21/2005
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Really creative shot.
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Shane Finnigan
{K:1990} 3/21/2005
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Hey Mary I see your experimenting ....Excellent! This is a really good projection shot.
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