The autogyro has to be the closest thing to a flying motorcycle that there is. It has a cockpit on a frame suspended beneath rotor blades, and it is powered by an engine and propeller in back. The engine pushes the the craft forward, but unlike a helicopter the rotor spins freely, driven only byContinue reading “Flying Motorcycle?”
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Egrets Only?
Often cattle and egrets are found together, hence the name “cattle egret, however, this appears to be a bird only party. Perhaps the cattle thought the party invitation’s RSVP read: “Egrets Only.” Cattle are kindly, but they don’t read so well. #cattleegret #egret #cattle
Ten Thousand
If my record keeping is correct, this is the 10,000th image of the Sun that I have submitted to the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers. I started in 2003 but was limited by my work schedule until 2018. Since then the observation numbers have soared. I like this image; it makes the Sun lookContinue reading “Ten Thousand”
Autumn Winds
While touring Ireland in 2019, we traveled across the great, green countryside which inspired the song, “Forty Shades of Green,” by Johnny Cash. It also inspired the poem above, and I just had to write it down will still riding on the bus that day. #fortyshadesofgreen #autumnwinds #ireland
Cumulo-pelican
Ascending clouds in the morning light foretold of rains to come. This cumulonimbus cloud, to me, briefly resembled a pelican. However, instead of a large bird plunging into the water, this scene tuned into more water plunging down on us, over 10 inches this month. #cumulonimbus #clouds #pelican #rain
The Truth of the Matter
There’s been a lot of bull in the papers lately and there appears to be a lot more coming. Would somebody please pull the handle? #papers #bull #handle
Orion Rising
Orion Risingby: Howard EskildsenLying sidewise neath clouds in the morning skyBetelgeuse and Rigel meet the eyeWith three stars crossing in betweenA glorious sight that is rarely seenAs twilight grows and stars fade awayAnother stellar memory starts the dayAlong with Orion’s spectacular riseComes a sure sign of summer’s soon demiseLater and later will rise the sunAndContinue reading “Orion Rising”
Surf’s Up!
Nearly two years ago we visited Teahupo’o in Tahiti Iti where the Olympic surf competition is now in progress. The photo of breakers near the distant reef greatly understate the immensity of the waves and the dangers involved in daring to surf those breaks. Why is the competition held here when France is hosting theContinue reading “Surf’s Up!”
French Polynesia 2012 Day 11: Nuku Hiva Afoot and Afar
Saturday Travelogue
Lizard Little
Barely two inches long, Lizard Little leapt onto the stucco wall of the house. Unlike his distant cousin, Chicken Little, he seemed little worried about the sky falling, even though dark, gray clouds were gathering. No, I think he was more concerned about finding bugs to eat while avoiding becoming a snack himself for someContinue reading “Lizard Little”
