The Burning Snowball, Comet NEOWISE (C/2020 F3)

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As much as I love spending the night under the stars and indulging in a little night sky photography from time to time, I had never had the opportunity to observe a comet with my own eyes.  When a buddy of mine recently told me about the NEOWISE comet, I knew I needed to observe it for myself. Continue reading

The Elevator Shaft

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The elevator shaft is the embodiment of the harmony that can often be found between beauty and danger.  Not only is it the site of spectacular sunsets, but it is also my favorite free diving spot. Continue reading

One In A Million

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While I was on Midway Atoll I was informed by members of the US Fish and Wildlife that there were an estimated one million albatrosses on the atoll.  Yet out of the rabble of birds, one particular individual stood out to me. Continue reading