I’m somewhat disappointed. All that time waiting and only one photo with a faint meteor trail to show for it.

I might be getting very good at conventional photography, but I’m still a complete n00b at astrophotography. I spent over an hour out there, seeing nearly nothing in the sky and capturing even less. Eventually, I was forced in, as it was becoming cloudy. I believe I was looking in the right place (I saw Mars), but there may have been too much light, even in NJ. I needed a rural area for this one.

The day certainly wasn’t a complete loss, though; among other photos, I took this while it was still light out:

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/62169122/

If I cared at all about getting views/favorites/recognition, I would submit this at a time other than 2 AM, but I don’t. I’ve done my part in making my art and ideas available to the world. If the world wants to reap the benefits, it’s up to the world to use them. If not, so be it; the consequences of a lost idea naturally follow.