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Doesn’t look like the weather is going to cooperate. 90% chance of rain through the day and night time.
Here’s a photo op from Richard Harper – FANNY STEBBINS WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, LONGMEADOW MA – Saturday, 7/27/19 (rain date Sunday, 7/28/19). Richard will be hosting a field trip to Fanny Stebbins Sanctuary in Longmeadow. Arriving at 8:00am provides good light, necessary for this type of photography. Please let me know if you are interested and I will put it together.
Most of us consider insects to be bothersome and pesky little creatures, however they have been around millions of years longer than we have. They have a remarkable way of adapting to the changes in their environment and are as essential part of our ecosystem. Without them, we probably would not exist. It is fascinating to study how insects manage their daily lives, mostly searching for food, procreating and just trying to survive. To photograph these little guys takes patience, a good dslr or mirrorless camera, a macro (micro for Nikon users) and for fine detail a tripod.
There are also dragonflies, butterflies and just plain old wildflowers. BTW, you don’t need a macro or micro lens. I use my Nikon 70-300 VR or 200-500 VR. What you do need is a fast shutter speed, hence you can do it without a tripod. I took this with the 200-500 a few days ago. f/9 – 1/640 sec – 35mm focal length 600 – ISO 1000 – handheld. I shoot manual with auto ISO.
Hi Folks – anyone interested in going to downtown Springfield this evening? I want to get a picture of the new 9/11 memorial at sunset. Then maybe walk over to Court Square. I will get to Riverfront Park just before 8pm.
Hi Friends – Next week I will be going to Northampton again to try and catch the moon rising over the Summit House.
On Tuesday, we need to be there (Henry St to Ventures Field) by 7:15pm. The Moon will be visible around 7:42pm. Here the Moon will be very close to the House and the sun will set 10 minutes after we see the Moon.
On Wednesday, we need to be there (Hockanum Rd or Ventures Field) by 7:30pm. The Moon will be visible around 8:10pm. Here the Moon will be off to the side of the House, but it will be 20 minutes after sunset.
On Thursday, we need to be there (Hockanum Rd) by 8:20pm. The Moon will be visible around 8:50pm. Here is the Moon should be right behind the Summit House and it will be very dark. So this could be a very interesting silhouette of the Summit House.
Let me know if you are interested. I will be posting more details about meeting locations next week.
Larry
Hi Everyone – the chances for the moon shot tonight are not good. I will be making a last minutes decision about driving to Northampton. Here is a map of the spot to take the picture.
Definitely in for tonight, Thursday. I’ve already prepared my equipment. I’ll be there by 8:20. It’s the same spot as before? Take a right onto Hockanum Rd. And then take a left on Henry St? That looks like it leads to Venture’s field. I’ll have my cell on. Anyone else coming?
Sat. Sept. 7, 2019 – WORLD WAR I Expo
Art and I will be attending this event. Would anyone like to join us? We could meet at Hunt’s around 10:15am. Let me know if you’re interested!
For more info, go to the website: http://www.history-expo.com
Massachusetts Military History Exposition presents World War One Days
Location: 645 South Main Street, Orange, MA 01364
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Dates: Sat, Sep 7, 2019 and Sun, Sep 8, 2019
Tickets: Adults $15, Children 6-16 $5, Veterans and Seniors $10
Facilities: sani-cans
Food: on-site food vendors
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