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Thursday, February 21, 2008
You've been mooned, again!
This week my work took me to Fairmont Hot Springs Resort for a "No Adverse Impacts" conference. The subject refers to mitigating impacts involved with land use and land use planning. It has been a very interesting workshop so far and the setting couldn't be more beautiful. I wish there was time to get out and take some photos, but the conference runs from very early morning to evening, so I've not had time.
I did manage to sneak in a soak in the hot tubs, which really weren't hot enough for me, and to take some photos of the eclipse of the moon.
Obviously, I need to work on my technique here, or else lay off the hard liquor.
Not a whole lot better, but it's an interesting shot anyway, don't you think?
I have no clue why the moon appears to have a tail here, but I imagine it was camera operator error.
Not quite there, but I'm getting better at it in this shot.
By George (or Canon) I think I've got it...at least as much as I ever will.
Now it's back to work for me! I have notes to finish transcribing and then I'm going to get some rest (if my co-worker, the beautiful and talented Bobbi, doesn't snore all night again). Our conference ends at 3:30 and then we have to drive the 4oo and some miles back to Forsyth.
Our annual conservation achievement banquet is Sunday and after that I have a plethora of meetings to plan and attend. I'm not sure when I'll get it done, but I plan to have a nervous breakdown sometime soon.
Ha! I'm so not...I am loving this and you all know it.
So hugs, be safe and I'll stop over and see you all soon. I promise!
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the beautiful and talented bobbi doesnt snore, she sleeps like an angel, peaceful & quiet!!LOL! it is absoulutely beautiful here!
Laurie--your moon shots had me chuckling. I went out to try to photograph the eclipse, and got the same trailing effect of light. Tried several times--finally got one small shot. But, since I had crouched down to steady the camera, my biggest concern was getting back up!
The total eclipse is impossible to capture without a tripod. The shutter needs to stay open for too long for my shaky hands. I feel your pain. I think I'll be looking for one very soon.
I did manage to get some shots of the early and later parts of the eclipse, and have posted them too.
Wow, those are sweet picks! I had to show my CO workers. They loved how the tracking ones turned out, I have the first one as a background and have people walking buy asking me about it.
Sounds as if you are having a fun time! The eclipes was beautiful. Just watching it was a joy. Glad you were able to get a clear shot and some artsy ones! Sherry
Those are the BEST moon shots I've seen. You're a HOOT! That one looks like a sperm. (I think I can say that here. This is an adults-only blog, right ;0)
Your first shots of the moon were very interesting. They resembled seedlings or maybe sperm, depending on which track your mind takes. Your final shot was a beauty.
Hey! You're in my hood (sort of) I love Fairmont...mom used to take us there every year...we didn't stay in the resort of course...but we used the hot springs - wonderful!
I was wondering what the photos were - at first I thought it was a photo of invetro fertilisation.
19 comments:
the beautiful and talented bobbi doesnt snore, she sleeps like an angel, peaceful & quiet!!LOL! it is absoulutely beautiful here!
It's been ages since i last saw an eclipse.
have a good weekend Laurie!
Laurie--your moon shots had me chuckling. I went out to try to photograph the eclipse, and got the same trailing effect of light. Tried several times--finally got one small shot. But, since I had crouched down to steady the camera, my biggest concern was getting back up!
Fun, artistic shots.. intended or not! :)
The total eclipse is impossible to capture without a tripod. The shutter needs to stay open for too long for my shaky hands. I feel your pain. I think I'll be looking for one very soon.
I did manage to get some shots of the early and later parts of the eclipse, and have posted them too.
Wow, those are sweet picks! I had to show my CO workers. They loved how the tracking ones turned out, I have the first one as a background and have people walking buy asking me about it.
What is the point of a hot tub that is not hot enough, I ask you? I hate that.
Sounds as if you are having a fun time! The eclipes was beautiful.
Just watching it was a joy.
Glad you were able to get a clear shot and some artsy ones!
Sherry
Yes, the eclipse was amazing and you had a wonderful place to view it.
great moon shots!
Whaat? Your moon shots are very entertaining :o)
I'm hearing a lot of good life going on with you. So happy you're doing well :o)
I love your pics. I watched the eclipse, but knew better - didn't even take the camera out!
Hope that all is well.
Those are the BEST moon shots I've seen. You're a HOOT! That one looks like a sperm. (I think I can say that here. This is an adults-only blog, right ;0)
Your first shots of the moon were very interesting. They resembled seedlings or maybe sperm, depending on which track your mind takes. Your final shot was a beauty.
See!? Pam agrees with me ;0)
Fairmont Springs looks like a nice place to be.
Thanks for the photos, Laurie. I found all of them neat.
Hey! You're in my hood (sort of) I love Fairmont...mom used to take us there every year...we didn't stay in the resort of course...but we used the hot springs - wonderful!
I was wondering what the photos were - at first I thought it was a photo of invetro fertilisation.
LOL!
Maybe I'm just looooony!
xx
pinks
What cool moon shots you got. I can handle being mooned any day if it's like this. :-)
we saw the eclipse from the deck of our cruise; lovely event.
hard to imagine how this used to set off great angst about the end of the world.
WOLF,
Your mom needs a tri pod for her birthday.
Love,
BID
;)
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