Before I headed to bed and geared up for Cathy and Rob’s wedding tomorrow, I thought I’d post some photos that I took a few nights ago at a friend’s place out in Poway. I love, love, LOVE stargazing… I have ever since I was a little kid with my library book and flashlight in hand, standing in my backyard, trying to identify constellations, with my grandmother to keep me company from the boogey man. :) And because of it I’m so very excited for the annual Perseid meteor shower coming up this weekend! If you’ve never watched a meteor shower, I suggest you get out there Saturday night and go enjoy the universe’s beautiful light show. Be sure to go away from the bright lights of the city.. probably head out east. :) You know I want to! I’m going to try and get some photos too. ;) There’s also another meteor shower on September 1st, called the Aurigid shower, and after this year, won’t be seen again in our lifetime. Plus apparently it’s extremely bright! So grab your blankets, a loved one and enjoy the show!
P.S. Speaking of stars, I recently picked up the book Stardust, and plan on reading it and seeing the movie. I hear the book is good – with mixed reviews about the movie, perhaps?
Absolutely amazing, Susan! I remember strolling along a greenbelt in Davis during a meteor shower in the early stages of my and Kurtis’ relationship- it was breathtaking. Hope you’re having a splendid weekend!
wow susan those are incredible images. how long were those exposures? . i hope to get out and see the stars maybe hit a drive-in or something in santee. beautiful work as usual!
Thanks guys! David – the exposures were 30 seconds each :) I did some more shooting recently that I should post soon. :)
susan, these are amazing!