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Category Archives: Photographic Documentation
First Snows!!!
My friend Shaun Reiter, who puts up with more of my crap at work than he probably deserves to, was at a social function at Highmark Stadium the other night. When he left, darkness had fallen and the first flurries … Continue reading
A trip to the Gardens
Today we went to the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens because in addition to their standard beautiful displays, they were also having an orchid show, courtesy the local orchid hobbyists’ association. Here are some of the many pictures I … Continue reading
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The Hunter rises!
My favorite constellation has almost always been Orion the Hunter–and I only hedge on this just a bit, because maybe there was a point when I was in first grade and just starting to learn about constellations that I preferred … Continue reading
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Who would DO such a thing?!
The crime: The culprit: Sigh. Luckily, I have a surplus of USB-C cords for just such an occasion. (Not that anyone asked, but my favorite brand for such items is Anker. I have several of their bluetooth speakers, their bluetooth … Continue reading
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The sky, over about an hour
I had to leave for work early today, and the stars were still visible through wisps of cloud. Then, once I got to work and we were starting on the project that required my presence a bit early, I noticed … Continue reading
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A bit of color
This is a tree down the street. I may have played around with color and saturation settings and put it through a filter. Maybe. You be the judge!
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All aboard!
Today we took a fall train ride. There’s a train that does scenic rides out of the depot in Hamburg, NY. We did this a year ago and greatly enjoyed it, so we did it again today. It’s an out-and-back … Continue reading
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An illusion of autumn
Taken the other evening. The sun had not quite set all the way, but was almost gone, and all that was left was the red light on the tops of the trees. These trees haven’t begun turning yet.
Allow me to present, a Nebula.
Specifically, the Tarantula Nebula. Wow!
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