OK, this is the picture that should have gone with that last post. I've already blogged the other photo.
Glen
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
I'm feeling green
Blue Green Sky
If you happened to catch my buddy James, you know that I honestly and truly wish he'd just hurry up and get his wife out of the service and get back to Alaska. -5 degrees staring up at the stars was fun, but it would have been much more fun with a buddy.
I figure that green glow over the top of that mountain just might be what James was eluding to. Too bad he won't see it for a few more years yet.
This photo came courtesy of my new 10-22mm EFs lens. I know, I shouldn't have gotten an EFs lens if I would SOME day switch to full frame. But as I see it, I haven't gotten rid of my Digital Rebel yet (although it will soon be going to my brother-in-law) why would I part ways with the 30D. I'm sure it will work nicely on it for some time to come.
Lastly, why do camera shops insist on berating those of us that don't use cheap UV filters in front of our expensive L glass???? I paid $1200 for my 70-200 2.8L why would I want to put a $30 or $100 dollar piece of glass in front of it?
Until another dark night,
Glen
Monday, January 7, 2008
Blue Green Sky
I had no idea that our new house had a view of the Aurora. I let out the dog two nights ago and voia, there is was, plain as day. So, now I'm on a quest to capture this ellusive site.
Last night I took my first of likely many trips to Hatcher Pass. Even though I didn't get any obvious Aurora moments, I did see more stars than I thought were possible to see. Hatcher pass is a good 20 miles from the nearest city and 60 miles from Anchorage, so it was dark! This photo was a shot in the dark, literally. I had no idea how or if it would turn out and had no idea where that hut would figure in the final composition.
Next time, I hope for a good show.
Glen
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