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Iceland Day 6: To South Coast

Posted on December 2, 2018March 5, 2022 DCraig

For now, we drive through almost perfect golden-hour light—the golden hour that lasts all day here. At first it was a bit frustrating, as back-lit storm clouds danced in the volcanic mountains. But we committed to the goal of the South Coast, the good weather and aurora forecasts pulling us onward. … Continue readingIceland Day 6: To South Coast

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Rowan’s Night

Posted on August 19, 2017March 5, 2022 DCraig

Up early to process a few photos and then a good morning of shop creativity working on shelving in the studio. It feels good, and splintery, to work in the sawdust again – it has been a long while. I used up my wood supply, but I am satisfied with

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Night Landscape Photography, Dry Lake Valley, NV

Posted on May 20, 2017March 5, 2022 DCraig

Bats circled around me as I set up some lights. From the rocks above me, in an alcove beyond the rock art, a haunting songbird called in a steady repeat—once every twenty seconds. It’s probably a whippoorwill or something similar. … Continue readingNight Landscape Photography, Dry Lake Valley, NV

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First Astrophotography – Pine Nut Mountains, NV

Posted on April 30, 2017March 5, 2022 DCraig

It was beautiful, and nothing like what I could see with my unaided eye. … Continue readingFirst Astrophotography – Pine Nut Mountains, NV

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