Moonlight and Clouds
Moonlight and clouds: Neither one is cherished by astrophotographers. Nevertheless, they can provide a picturesque setting.Scorpius and Saturn are rising
Smartphone Hike
The first hike where my smartphone camera was the only camera I took along.
Variations of the Moon
The waxing crescent Moon on April 22, 2015, with 17% of the Moon's surface illuminated.The light that is visible on
Young Moon
The young moon setting on the evening of April 20, 2015. The image is a 100 percent crop of a
Trifid Nebula
My first attempt at the Trifid Nebula (or M20), a prominent object in the constellation Sagittarius. This nebula is a
Scorpius rising
Scorpius rising in all its glory. The bright "star" on the far left is actually not a star, but the
Night sky action
My analog Hasselblad performing under the starry skies of Chile.It's new moon and the observatory is buzzing.
Multi-day horseback riding tour
Here are some images from the first multi-day horseback riding trip that I accompanied as a guide. Trying to take
Lunar Eclipse
A total lunar eclipse happened today, April 4, 2015, shortly before sunrise. The total phase lasted less than five minutes,
Severe weather
On March 24th the northern part of Chile was hit by intense rains and thunderstorms that lead to heavy mudflows.