I went away this past weekend for a private retreat after ScienceOnline2012. During some of the time I worked on balancing some rocks. These rocks are smooth, round, river rocks and are much more difficult to balance than the rocks I usually try to balance. I love the focus that it takes. I close my [...]
I took these quick photos with my iPhone and an amazingly simple (but terrific) macro lens from www.easy-macro.com I can’t wait to get out in some more snow and capture some more magic!
Check out this photo from Chase Clark. He’s got a series of photos from the initial 1.6 seconds of the Atlas V rocket launch (Nov 26, 2011) that is propelling the Mars Curiosity rover to Mars. Notice the ice on the rocket. Why is there ice? Why does it break off like that? What happens [...]
At the Museum of Life and Science, I sometimes get to go into the bear yard (when the bears are in the bearhouse). After scooping LOTS of bear poo, I explored the bear cave in the cliff where the bears like to sleep. Here’s what they see, and what it looks like inside their snug [...]
For rock balancing, see here and here.
One of the perks of working with the Life and Science Museum Animal Department is getting to handle so many animals. I absolutely adore this little crested gecko. He dropped his tail this year (after an injury at the base of the tail) and we’ve all been watching it regrow a bit. Crested geckos who [...]
This is the group photo for our #GRAIL #NASATweetup. It was supposed to be taken out in the Rocket Garden at the Kennedy Space Center, BUT there was a torrential rainstorm at the time scheduled for the photo shoot, so it was shot in the lobby of the Debus Center. We still haven’t seen the [...]
My daughter brought back from Florida this gorgeous barnacle covered shell for me. Like a jewel-encrusted treasure box!
I’ve got some things to say about geckos and their wonderful feet. But for now, please take a moment to gaze at just how marvelous (& artistic) they look. Photo used with permission. Original link.
This is a reposting of my post at the Animal Keepers blog on the NC Museum of Life and Science website. Every now and then the Museum offers special opportunities for Members to experience some behind-the-scenes aspects of life at the museum. This past Sunday, Animal Department Director Sherry Samuels led an enthusiastic group of [...]
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Ruby and I wandered around the NC Museum of Life & Science today. I love how this iPhone photo captured a moment of wonder in Ruby’s reflection on the glass of the poison dart exhibit. Always keep your eyes open and your camera at the ready.
I found this while editing some photos from last Spring. I just love it.
This is a re-posting. I am adding two photos of snowflakes I took yesterday (Dec 4, 2010) in Durham, NC. I could not believe we had snow! I ran outside and shot these macros hand-held. Not great, but I was so excited. Will get out more this winter and work on some new techniques. It’s [...]
I’m still playing with my iPhone 3GS and macro photography. I have had some success using a small Bausch & Lomb 20x Hastings lens held directly to the camera lens on the phone body. My main frustration is with the curved back of the iPhone 3GS. I am very much looking forward to next year [...]
