Chile earthquake 9 days later
I don't know how many of you are familiar with "The Big Picture" but hopefully after this small post more of you will. What I know is that my blog has little traffic but even so, even if I manage to send one person to the see the amazing images I just saw I'll be satisfied.
The incredible images I am writing about above show another face of tragedy and suffering but they also show that man is strong and that man can be kind and help others. I think that is also the intention or at least partially so, since the Boston Globe article is entitled "Chile, nine days later". Unlike the sensationalist news and articles all over the place these pictures show this tragedy and it's outcome from many angles. If you look through all 41 photographs you'll see, maybe how you would expect, someone under medical care but you will also see a captured looter or women making something to eat and young people sitting outside a house with electrical cables around to power their laptops.
Here is the link: The Big Picture - Chile, nine days later
Enjoy! (if I even should "say" that)
Astrophotography
Like most people I am fascinated by the amazing images the high tech telescopes take, the abundance of colour and the mystery of those far away places which many of these images transmit. But it turns out that you do not need such a big investment or an organisation the size of NASA to capture spectacular views of our galaxy and many many places far away from our little earthly home.
According to a few newspapers from the UK an amateur astronomer by the name of Mr Shah has managed to modify his garden shed, install a retractable roof and a telescope linked to his computer. Armed with these tools, 20.000 pounds poorer, lots of coffee and the support of his wife Lisa, Mr Shah lost countless nights to produce some amazing space photography. And I would not be writing about it if there was nothing to see.. and that it is!
You can view the gallery on http://www.astropix.co.uk where you can also find information about buying Mr Shah's picture book or contact him for information regarding his technique and astrophotography.
If you are lazy and just want to view the the gallery, hier is the direct link: http://www.astropix.co.uk/ps/index.htm
Enjoy!