In case you are wondering about the sunset picture on the top of the page, here is the original:
Shot with Nikon D80 and 18-200mm VR, ISO 200, f/4.8.
Crescent Moon – Hilal
Jan
14
2008
Many believe that a crescent moon represents Islam. This is not true. Crescent moon was adopted as the symbol of Islam many centuries later. The Ottoman Empire started using the crescent moon along with a star after conquering Constantinople.
Took this one yesterday:
Moon and Mars
Dec
24
2007
I thought the spot on the right side of the Moon was Venus, but then it was glowing orange. Checked it out online and it turns out to be Mars! Apparently, today the Moon was supposed to eclipse Mars.
Took this picture with a D300 – apertures f/10-14, shutter speeds 1/250-600s. Used Photoshop to combine multiple images into one. Picture taken at approximately 9 PM MST.
