I'm back - with some cool picts as well!

[Casinomeister]

I just got back from a trip out west - had some family gatherings, triple digit temps, and a tropical storm to boot.

This first shot is of a rocket being fired from Vandenberg Space Force Base. I had not a clue what is was - but it made no sound, so I knew it was probably a rocket of some sort. I found out later that it was more of Mr. Musk's space junk. lol

This is a ten second exposure looking west:



And here is a shot of the Perseids that I was able to catch in the wee hours



And the moon a little over a week ago:



And chill time as well....


So yes, I'm back in the saddle again

 

[johnnymcc1966]

I am pretty sure my Uncle, who was in the USAF and was stationed at Vandenburg. The family moved to California,my Uncle,my Auntie (my Dad's sister) and their 4 kids back in the 1960s after meeting here in the UK and him being stationed in Spain, the UK,Guam and finally California. I still keep in touch with one of my cousins who has dual UK/US nationality and has fewer problems passing through UK Customs than her globetrotting friend.

 

[goatwack]

Nope -

still nothing about the ancient Scottish people you claim to have brought back with you. Reported.

 

[Casinomeister]

And this guy

Landed on my roof: a juvenile Cooper's hawk.

 

[johnnymcc1966]

Looks like a Peregrine Falcon,which are found here in the UK and Scotland in particular.

 

[incrediblestuff]

Wow man, some amazing views, and an epic eagle guarding your rooftop to boot!
I was really impressed by that view of the stars..i've been in mountains and saw some amazing skies but nothing like that..
I'd give a lot to stand there once (or anywhere with a similar view)...
Amazing!

 

[Webzcas]

What camera did you use for the last picture? Please don't tell me it was your phone, I know the cameras in them now are very good, but the detail is quality.

 

[neilw]

Cool pics Bryan.

 

[Casinomeister]

What camera did you use for the last picture? Please don't tell me it was your phone, I know the cameras in them no are very good, but the detail is quality.

Nikon D850 - f/2.8 - 200mm, but I was setting up for night so the ISO is way high at 4000. But this was a spur of the moment shot, no time to adjust. Almost like the rocket photos - it was taken while in the middle of making night-time adjustments.

So it's a lucky shot.

 

[Casinomeister]

Here is the guy with a bat friend.

 

[Jelena_PragmaticPlay]

Wow Bryan, you have better pictures than NASA

Amazing!

 

[OliverCooper]

I somehow missed this post
Wow! Thanks for sharing the crazy pics (my fav is definitely the one with the shooting star)

 

[sirusthevirus]

The first pic of the rocket? Stupendous. Thanks for sharing.