Last week, I issued a challenge to myself and others to try and capture a photo of the Double Cluster, in the constellation Perseus, and near Cassiopeia in one of the dimmer stretches of the Milky Way. And then, it rained for a week. Now that the rain has ended, and the skies have cleared,…Read more Double Cluster (NGC 869, NGC 884)
Photos
Not Just A Pedestrian
I've posted this shot before, but prompted by the word "Pedestrian", I had to share it again. Taken from back in the days when I used an enormous external frame pack, this is a single-frame ode to walking, and encapsulates some of my fondest memories. Backpacking is a sublime combination of personal challenge, solitude and…Read more Not Just A Pedestrian
Photo Summary – September 2017
As has become customary, I'm presenting a quick gallery of all the featured photos that I've been pushing to Instagram over the past month. If you missed them, enjoy this recap!
Tidal Ecosystems, Layered
In Acadia National Park, Maine, the tides change as much as 12 vertical feet. Life here adapts to the timing and the twice-daily overhaul of the local environment. Mussels and sea stars stay deep, close to the permanent tide pools. Barnacles and seaweed cling to rocks, sealing in moisture when the water recedes. Snails graze…Read more Tidal Ecosystems, Layered
August Photo Summary
For those not following along on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Google+ (and starting this month, YouTube) here's a recap of the featured photos that have been posted during August. Enjoy the look back!
Andromeda (Astronomy: Week of 8/20/17)
I can't possibly say anything on the subject of astronomy (in the U.S.), during the week of Aug 20, 2017, without mentioning the total solar eclipse. BUT, what else is there left to say? This will be by some accounts the most-viewed natural phenomenon, EVER, and I think by now everybody has gotten the message…Read more Andromeda (Astronomy: Week of 8/20/17)
Astrophotography, or Just Obsession?
Warning: I'm getting a little over the edge here, and unwittingly going beyond "fun" casual stargazing into some serious effort to find the comets I've been talking about. In short, I'm geeking out into some junior-varsity stuff - particularly since I didn't start out with Astronomy being a main topic for this blog, it's a…Read more Astrophotography, or Just Obsession?
March 2017 Photos
It's time for the monthly roundup of featured photos! If you didn't know it - I post a photo (almost) every weeknight, mostly taken by my significant other/photographer-in-residence. Those who follow Flying Squirrel Outdoors on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram surely see this, but if you're a subscriber via email or WordPress you may miss these,…Read more March 2017 Photos
Feb, 2017 Gallery
As February draws to a close, I'm re-sharing a gallery of all the individual photos that went up weekdays throughout the month. Enjoy!
January, 2017
Flying Squirrel has been going for just one month! Rather than posting a single photo today, like I have been, I thought I'd take a look back and post a gallery of the "month in review". Gives me a sense of how busy I've been! Hope you like it!
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