Perseids Meteor Shower

August 17, 2015

The annual Perseids meteor shower had me out looking for some clear skies. As suggested by the first shot, we had some heavy cloud cover on the first peak night of the storm. Second attempt, to the North end of the Salt Lake had better results with a lucky clear strip of sky running North to South. This spot is also known for it's Elephant shaped rock.

Didn't come back with any great meteor shots but learned enough to grab some better sky shots next time. It's also got me planning for some very cold nights in the winter.

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Ready for Harvest

August 10, 2015

Well, the flowers aren't. Those are local Arnica flowers (I believe!) that grow wild from east to west sides of Cache Valley and beyond. Which I found while out scouting for some locations. Cache Valley sure is pretty.

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Train ride from Vişeul de Sus up the Vaser River

August 3, 2015

Growing up we learned that Utah is a desert in school. Though living here, with green grass and growing trees. I'd never really considered it to be. Having traveled all around the world, it's pretty apparent.

Vişeul de Sus is located in Northern Romania. Primarily used for the lumber industry, a train ride offers a trip into the Vaser River Valley for tourists. Pulled by an old fashion Steam Engine the ride is about 1.5 hours before a stop for lunch and time to relax. It's a beautiful spot.

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Growing Up Has to Be hard

July 27, 2015

There's something about the look a kid can give you and the free spirit they exhibit in the summer. Roaming free in the summer time.

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Chipul lui Decebal and Danube River

July 20, 2015

This rock sculpture is of Decebalus, the last kind of Dacia. It is located along the Danube river along the border with Serbia. Which I was in for a few minutes as we traveled by boat! So, I guess I can add Serbia to the list as well.