Image of the day

It won't be long now. The birds are starting to migrate back. I spotted the first Red-Winged Blackbird today and I thought I heard a Robin yesterday. Can't wait!

Anyway, here is a Starling from the back yard.

Robert W.

March 16, 2005 03:10 AM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos

Elbino Turkey

Posted By Robert Watters

I've seen this guy a couple of times but never had the camera with me until now. Of coarse it was a miserable day. :S

Is this a common thing?

Robert W.

April 12, 2005 01:28 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

M64

Posted By Robert Watters

I haven't posted anything in a very long time but I do keep tabs on the forum (quietly in the back round smile

).

Took this last Friday, not the best of nights but it felt good to get out and image again. Windy and slightly hazy.

C8 @ F6.3, Losmandy G11
Un-modified D-Rebel
15 x 3 minutes plus 3 x 5 minutes @ ISO800
Aligned and stacked with Images Plus and processed with PS.

Comments appreciated,
Robert W.

April 19, 2005 02:18 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

M63 With D-Rebel

Posted By Robert Watters

Same night as my M64 image from a couple of weeks ago.
Windy and slightly hazy (stars trailed). I am surprized with catching UGC8313, a 14.7mag. spiral galaxy just right of center. smile

C8 @ F6.3 on a Losmandy G11
Un-modified D-Rebel
7 x 3 minutes @ ISO 800

Comment appreciated,
Robert W.

April 19, 2005 02:54 AM Forum: Birding Optics and Photos