My "other" hobby...Lunar Eclipse pictures

[Skottsaber]

So does this mean that everyone in this hobby who doesn't have a crystal focus is an amateur?

[Azmaria Dei]

So does this mean that everyone in this hobby who doesn't have a crystal focus is an amateur?

no - but if you're not good at soldering or wiring or metalshaping of some sort, then yes. you also need to create a single work of art, and slothfurnace is the current resident judge of that since he spends so much time in the chat box with us. ^_^

[Silver Serpent]

I always use the sports definition for amateur and professional. The professional gets PAID. Quality doesn't really enter into the amateur/professional equation. That being said, those pictures are really nice! I woke up in time for the lunar eclipse, but missed it due to full cloud cover and a really warm bed.

[Darth Astronimus]

Epic close to that moon

[Jasten Skywalker]

Haha. Very true Silver. I DEFINITELY do not get paid for my photos. I just like the challenge of it all and my reward is taking something good enough that I might frame it and put it on my wall.

Azmaria, I haven't acquired any L series glass yet. After all of the cost of the scope, mount, eyepieces, and camera, I don't have any money left! Lol.

Here's another sample of some of the pics through my scope:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bryanc53/5283378296/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bryanc53/5282777561/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bryanc53/5283484318/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bryanc53/5283487722/

[bk_renesis]

Gorgeous pics bro... Keep them coming!

[Jasten Skywalker]

Thanks! I just got a new wide-field imaging refractor today, so I'll be taking some more photos really soon. I'm glad you folks like the shots.