Tag Archives: drone

up, up, and away

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Robert

Toronto. Bet you thought your telephoto lens takes a really long shot! I have an old 20 inch Bausch and Lomb lens that mounts on a Leica mirror box. But, NASA has everyone beat by miles. Their tiny Intrepid drone … Continue reading →

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future history

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Robert

Toronto. The title of this post may sound like an oxymoron but it isn’t. The American agency, NASA, successfully landed an explorer and a tiny helicopter (drone) on Mars a few weeks ago. The helicopter, Ingenuity by name, has a camera … Continue reading →

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wind beneath my wings

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. Bette Midler sang this plaintive song for the sound track of the 1988 movie Beaches. It is appropriate for this post on the SOAR photo contest. We have had inexpensive small drones supporting cameras for many years now. SOAR … Continue reading →

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Do you hear what I hear?

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. That stange droning sound means awards for many, not a mosquito infestation! The CBC News reports (with images) the winners of the annual photography contest sponsored by Dronestagram and National Geographic magazine for the best drone photography. My thanks … Continue reading →

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PHSNE Snap Shots 22-2 released

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Editor of our journal, Bob Lansdale sent me a note he received from the New England folk advising him that the latest Snap Shots newsletter in pdf format was ready. Click here or on the PHSNE logo at left … Continue reading →

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