Photography by Daniel McVey

Milky Way Rising: Airglow and Earthly Lights

Stellar Tuesday – May 14, 2013.

As previously mentioned the weather here in Summit County, Colorado has been overcast, gray, and snowy for nearly 10 weeks so I was ecstatic to get out and shoot on such a clear night a few days back. In this image we see the Summer Milky Way rising over the Williams Fork Range in the Central Rocky Mountains of Colorado. The lights in the background are coming from nearby mountain towns as well as a soft glow from the city of Denver.

The Reds and Greens are what is known as Airglow. Basically, oxygen particles becomes ionized or excited during the day by sunlight. When they try to return to their normal state, they release visible light and microwaves. This is very similar to the way a glow-in-the-dark sticker works. The Green is about 50 miles high in the atmosphere and the Red is higher. For more on: Airglow.

Other news: Breckenridge Theatre Art Gallery show is in the making full swing and its going to cost me a small fortune so I have added a coupon code: BTAG for any order off shop.danielmcvey.com to save 15%. By purchasing now you can help me finance this project. Your order is much appreciated. Thank You.

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Milky Way Rising Shaula and Lesath

May 5, 2013 by dmcvey75 | Leave a comment

Milky Way Rising – Shaula and Lesath

My first Milky Way Rising image of 2013 which includes my favorite part of the galactic disk which includes Scorpius Stingers: Shaula and Lesath. The past 8 weeks or so here have been marked w/ snowy, grey, and cloudy days with short windows of opportunity which have naturally conflicted with my schedule. This night was no real exception w/ enough cloud cover clearing at around 3am to get this shot.

Earthsky How many stars on a clear moonless night

May 5, 2013 by dmcvey75 | Leave a comment

This week I had another appearance on Earthsky.Org in their article about how many stars can be seen on a clear moonless night. How long does it take for you eyes to adjust to a dark sky? Care to take a guess?

Why not read the article to find out more. I know for myself that I can’t see a lot of Points that can be seen by others but lucky for me, I use the camera as my seeing eye.

Big thank you to Deborah Byrd and Earthsky for their continued support for my photography.

May 3 was First Friday at the Denver Photo Art Gallery and despite cooler temps in Denver and the Rockies playing at home, the turn out was great and I had the opportunity to meet many people including several people from the Social Network World.

The next First Friday Art Walk on Santa Fe is June 7. I will be at the Denver Photo Art Gallery at 833 Sante Fe Dr from 6-9pm.

Got Time? Last weekend I went photo mounting crazy with over 30 prints mounted for the Breckenridge Theatre Art Gallery show as well as New and Replaced Bin Prints for DPAG.

Getting ready for Breckenridge Theatre Art Gallery

Stellar Tuesday this week will bring my first Summer Milky Way image of 2013. As many of you know the weather here has generally been snowy, grey, and / or cloudy for the past 8 weeks + making Astrophotography a near impossibility w/ just a dew windows of oppurtunity. Last night I found a break in the clouds at around 3am after a few hours of frustration. Patience paid off and I can’t wait to show the new image.

Antzls for Breckenridge Theatre Art Gallery First Friday on Santa Fe May 3

April 28, 2013 by dmcvey75 | 1 Comment

Antzl Project Canvas - Astrophotography Image - Dark River of the Milky Way

Help me Finance the Breck Show and $ave – Coupon Code: BTAG for 15% off Anything

As you can imagine, I have been plugging away at getting things ready for the show at the Breckenridge Theatre Art Gallery opening on July 13 from 4 – 6pm. This weekend alone I matted and mounted 35 prints for use in the Sale Bin or to mount into 16 x 20 frames. This Friday I meet with my printer / framer about my LARGE PRINTS.

I am including 2 Antzl Project Canvases in this display (maybe more once I get the entire space figured out) Dark River of the Milky Way and Harvest Moon. I received the order on Friday and posted some photos to my Facebook Page that are seen here.

It seems that downtown Breckenridge will be sinking some money into the Arts District. Here is a short article on the plan for the Arts District that includes the Breckenridge Theatre Art Gallery.

Don’t forget the Coupon Code: BTAG to save 15% at shop.danielmcvey.com . Purchases will help fund the Breckenridge show.

Reminder that this Friday is the First Friday Art Walk at the Denver Photo Art Gallery (8th and Santa Fe) in the Art District on Santa Fe from 6-9pm. Please see Postcard below and click for more info on this event.

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Partial Lunar Eclipse Earthsky India Astro Photo Festival

April 24, 2013 by dmcvey75 | Leave a comment

Partial Lunar Eclipse Summit County Colorado

On April 25 and 26 there will be a Partial Lunar Eclipse visible through most of the world save North America. In honor of the event I shared a photo I took of last years Partial Lunar Eclipse here in Summit County, Colorado. Earthsky.Org picked up on it and asked to use it with their article on the event: http://bit.ly/Y0jpTA

Thank You Deborah Byrd and Earthsky.Org for including my photo in your story.

Astrophotography Images at the India Astro Photo Festival

Back in December 2012 there was an Astro Photography festival at the Nehru Planetarium. Atish Aman, event coordinator, contacted me to submit some photos to the event and few were hand selected, printed, and put on display with other Astro Photographers from around the world. This was the first event of its kind in India and I am extremely proud to have had my photography displayed with all the great artists.

There was a holdup on releasing images from the event but they have been released and I wanted to share a few snapshots of the event. Click for the Original Blog Post on the India Astro-Photo Festival.

All Photos © Courtesy of the India Astro-Photo Festival

Partial Lunar Eclipse – Far Right

Milky Way Rising – Far Right

Orion over Gore Range – Center

Breckenridge Theatre Art Gallery

April 21, 2013 by dmcvey75 | 2 Comments

I am excited to announce that Ive walked the space at the Breckenridge Theatre Gallery at 121 South Ridge St (Across from Fatty’s Pizza) and have started to dream up my show. With over 60 feet of lineal wall space and very high ceilings, there will be a HUGE showing of work. Included in the showing will be tons of never before seen in a gallery images including 5 degrees on the Blue River, Winter Constellations Panoramic, Dark River of the Milky Way on Antzl Project Canvas, and some favorites that have been scene at the Denver Photo Art Gallery. This will be the biggest public display of my work anywhere and will be part of the Second Saturday Art Walk in Breckenridge Opening on July 13 from 4-6pm. The show will Only be on display through the month of July and the first week of August. So please, if you intend on seeing the show, make plans to do so, maybe even spend the night in town. I will be at the opening on July 13 and I hope to see you there. To help Finance the show I am doing 15% off everything on shop.danielmcvey.com . Your Support is Appreciated!

Coupon Code: BTAG

Five Degrees on the Blue River

Winter Lights

For General Information, Directions, and more check these links: BreckGalleryWalk.Com and BreckArts.Com.

Sign the Guest List and more info.

More Gallery News: I am very excited to announce that I have signed on for 6 more months with the Denver Photo Art Gallery – 833 Santa Fe Dr in Denver. The show has been going great and ever evolving. Stop back in to see the latest images. I look forward to seeing you at the next First Friday in the Arts District on Santa Fe on May 3 from 6-9pm.

Stellar Eyes Astrophotography 101 Earthsky Denver Photo Art Gallery Extension

April 14, 2013 by dmcvey75 | Leave a comment

In the middle of International Dark-Sky Week during Global Astronomy Month #GAM2013, Stellar friend Laurel of the Facebook page Stellar Eyes launched www.StellarEyes.Com. The website includes Astronomy news, astro-images for sale as Posters, blogs from the host and other included feature photographers such as yours truly.

I recently started a brand new Blog series for the StellarEyes.Com page entitled Astrophotography 101 which covers many of the basics of Night-Sky Photography. The first part of the series starts off talking about what to look for in camera bodies, lenses, and tripods. The next installment will cover gadgets often used by astro photographers such remote switches vs intervolometers, hot shoe bubbles, and more.

Days after the Page launched its already making an impact. Astronaut: Mike Fossum liked and commented on Laurel’s personal profile about the blog she wrote for International Dark-Sky Week entitled Turn out the Lights and Light Up the Night. He said “Laurel Nendza – Thanks for spreading the word! I prefer the view of the night sky on the left and have been known to drive long distances to enjoy just an hour or so!”

Laurel comments, “I think I fainted but I’m ok now and smiling from ear to ear!” - Great Job Laurel and Best Wishes on the Page. I look forward to more projects!

IDS-WEEK2

As mentioned above and in previous blogs, International Dark-Sky Week just passed and it was a huge success. I am already thinking of ideas for next years event. I would like to thank the International Dark-Sky Association for inviting me to help spread the word about the problems with light pollution. The goal: to use exterior lights more responsibly that is also more energy efficient. For more info please go to DarkSky.Org and when purchasing exterior lights, always look for the IDA approved Logo.

Wrapping up International Dark-Sky Week I wanted to mention the photo series from Eartksky.Org in honor of #IDSWeek which included my Dark River of the Milky Way Photo.

My time at the Denver Photo Art Gallery had lapsed so we quickly put together a 6 month extension. I am proud to announce that I will continue to show my Colorado Night Sky Photography at 833 Santa Fe Dr in Denver, Colorado. This is the premier Landscape Photography Gallery in Colorado. Occupying the same space as John Fielder’s Colorado, the gallery features top photographers from Colorado and the world including Kevin Neckers, Russ Shugart, and so many more. Its a real honor and humbling experience to stand with this cast at every First Friday event.

Plans for the Breckenridge Theatre Art Gallery show are beginning to develop. This show will open Second Saturday – July 13 from 4-6pm w/ refreshments. More details to follow.

Recently, Stellar Friend Holly of Mtn Town Magazine shared my Gore Range Monochrome Series on Twitter which happened to catch the eye of Frank Korver who does all about Nature Photography from Switzerland who gave me a sweet backlink from the Leisure section of his publication. Thank You, Frank and Holly!

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IDS Week Special Breckenridge Theatre Gallery Exhibit

April 6, 2013 by dmcvey75 | Leave a comment

Welcome to International Dark-Sky Week / Global Astronomy Month where we try to bring attention to the problems associated with light pollution and simple ways to reduce our impact such as turning off unused lights, use of motion sensors, and IDA approved downward pointing lights available at fine home improvement shops. Read More.

I am proud to announce the #IDSWeek Special. I am selling this canvas at cost plus a $40 Donation / Membership to International Dark Sky Association in support of IDS Week. Read More: Dark River of the Milky Way photo.

Sunday Antzl Challenge Winning Photo

I had a great time at the April edition of First Friday 2013 at Denver Photo Art Gallery in the Art District on Santa Fe in Denver, Colorado. The crowd was massive and I had a chance to meet so many people and talk about International Dark-Sky Week and Photography. Thanks to all the people that came out. Truly a great time.

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Sunday AntZl Challenge: A couple weeks ago I entered my photo in the SAzC and with the help of many people on Facebook my photo was voted the favorite. Then I asked whoever wanted to be in the raffle for the AntZl Dollar$ to sign up and we did a random selection for the gift of $50.00 in AntZl Dollar$. Kerri Willerford won and had her own Antzl Project Canvas made. Congratulations Kerri. The canvas looks amazing. Thank you Antzl!

On July 13, 2013 I am excited to announce a 1 month exhibit at the Breckenridge Theatre Gallery. This exhibit will be all night photography but will be completely different than the Denver Photo Art Gallery. The opening is from 4-6pm and refreshments will be served. Your support would be appreciated. More info will be available as the event develops.

Stellar Tuesday Global Astronomy Month Landscape Photography Magazine Gore Range Monochrome Series

April 2, 2013 by dmcvey75 | Leave a comment

Winter Constellations in the West shortly after sunset as the snow recedes from the valley floor.

(Early) Spring Time in the Rockies

Stellar Tuesday Astro Image: (Early) Spring Time in the Rockies: Winter Constellations in the West shortly after sunset as the snow recedes from the valley floor.

I am sure by now you are aware that I have been working with International Dark-Sky Association to bring you Dark Sky week from April 5 – 11 but did you know the entire month of April is Global Astronomy Month? I was fortunate enough to have a small contribution of photographer by pairing up with writer Larry Sessions of North American Skies to bring you the article Globe at Night and Online Classes for Astronomers without Borders. Check the article to see “Wildernest Reflection”.

: My Harvest Moon 2012 photo is currently in Issue #26 in the Inspirations section of the Magazine and it provided me with the gift of a brand new camera bag. This is amazing cause I have been putting off getting a new bag for months now. Thank You Landscape Photography Magazine and Fstopgear.Com

The Website has been updated not only with the new ecommerce page: Shop.DanielMcVey.Com

but also with the Gore Range Monochrome Series slideshow. Please take a minute and check the slideshow out which includes sepia toned photos of Summit County’s Gore Range thoughout the year day and night. I ran the series on Facebook and was met with a lot of positive remarks so I brought in slideshow fashion to the webpage.

Don’t forget that April 5 is First Friday at the Denver Photo Art Gallery.