Thursday, August 29, 2013

Flickr app new camera features


Flickr app new camera features, originally uploaded by Sky Noir.

Tried out some of the new Flickr app camera features for the iPhone. The new editing features like color balance settings and level adjustments including a histogram are well done and a nice advancement for this app. This is a quick example of the beautiful clouds just outside my office window testing with the new app and adjusted with some of the new features. The filters still leave a lot to be desired, in this case ColorVibe. I will say the image looks great on the iPhone screen but is pretty mediocre on a desktop device.

Urban Expanse


Urban Expanse, originally uploaded by Sky Noir.

Friday, August 16, 2013

Nova Delphini 2013


Nova Delphini 2013, originally uploaded by Sky Noir.

Nova Delphini 2013 -- While not visible to the unaided eye because of city lights the Nova was easily visible in binoculars and an easy target for my camera. So I a snapped a photo for you :) The exploding star, which was only visible with large telescopes two days ago, is marked by the two yellow lines. Green lines mark the constellation Delphinus the dolphin.

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Pump House


Pump House, originally uploaded by Sky Noir.

The Byrd Park Pump House, aka the New Pump-House, is a beautiful 19th-century example of the Gothic Revival architecture. Built in 1882 the granite Pump House provided water for the City of Richmond for more than 40 years.