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Pearl Jam – Yield (25th Anniversary Edition)
“Yield” is Pearl Jam’s 5th studio album and remains one of my favorite releases from them. Released in February of 1998, Vinyl Me Please (VMP) did an excellent job with the 25th Anniversary pressing. I ordered the album from them as soon as it was announced in February of 2023, and it finally arrived in…
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RigB VM95 Cartridge Body Review
Over the last 15 years, I have been searching for the perfect cartridge for my system. There are so many options on the market now, and it seems like most of them are pretty good. My requirements are fairly standard: medium compliance, decent output voltage, and a replaceable stylus. The last requirement rules out MC…
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Orlando Wetlands Park – September 2023
Another beautiful day at the wetlands during the start of the best time of the year to visit. As the temperatures drop and birds start to migrate, the wetlands become an even better place to visit. During this visit, I spotted a pair of juvenile hawks, which is something I have never seen before. Make…
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A day at the Florida Aquarium – Tampa
The Florida Aquarium in Downtown Tampa is a fantastic destination for anyone interested in marine life and conservation. It offers a wide range of exhibits showcasing the rich aquatic biodiversity of Florida and beyond. Moreover, being situated in Downtown Tampa provides convenient access to many other attractions and activities in the area. This makes it…
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Sublime’s 40oz to Freedom – VMP-RR002
It’s always exciting to find a Vinyl Me Please package waiting on my doorstep after a long day at work, and this time, it was the one I had been eagerly anticipating. This album holds a special place in my heart, having solidified my lifelong love for ska music and setting the tone for…
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Florida Audio Expo 2023 – Tampa, FL
I was fortunate to attend the Florida Audio Expo this year, and it proved to be an outstanding event. This marked my second visit, with my previous attendance predating the COVID-19 pandemic. The expo has since seen significant growth, with the addition of numerous vendors and displays. It was truly a delight to experience both…
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Trip to the Orlando Wetlands – July 5th, 2021
I finally had some time to get out and take some photos at my favorite place, the Orlando Wetlands. It was a hot and muggy morning, but there was plenty of wildlife to see.
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Andromeda 2021
The window of opportunity has ended to photograph Andromeda in 2021. It was fun trying different lenses and cameras this year. I got my best data from my Sony A7Riii and Sigma 150-600 set to 250mm. It seemed to be just right for this galaxy.
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Waxing gibbous 99.5% Moon
After a busy workweek, it was nice to have some clear skies where I am at. I was able to do some testing on my equipment after repairs, but I did not have much luck capturing more images of M51 due to the full moon. When it is full like this, it is an amazing…
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What did I photograph this weekend?
I wasn’t happy with how my photos turned out from this weekend until I ran them through a plate solver. It identified 12 galaxies! 12 small blurs of light captured by my camera that we can’t even imagine what is there. Are they taking a photo of our dot of light at the same time…
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1st attempt photographing the Crab Nebula (M1)
This is my 1st attempt photographing the Crab Nebula. It is very small and easily overpowered by the light pollution in my area. To overcome this, it is processed without much color. I am amazed I can actually see it. For more information about it, visit Wikipedia’s page about it. This was taken with: Celestron…
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Orion Nebula 1/28/2021
We had a few days of clear and cool weather and I was able to get some photos of the Orion Nebula. This was taken with my Astrotech RC6 scope that I have not used lately. I am still debating what works better for me, a telephoto or a dedicated telescope. Orion Nebula 1/28/2021
