Four Blue Moon Images from MAR 31 2018

Final Blue Moon of the Year

Last night I got outside early, just in case cloud conditions would block the full moon.

Using the Pentax K1 and a tripod I shot photos at 420 and 700 MM with different lenses.

Shortly after 7 PM, I posted some photos on Facebook and waited.

The moon wouldn't be 100 percent full until 9:36 PM.

Clouds rolled in and out and, I nearly packed up to go home. But, by 9:30 skies cleared a bit.

9:36 PM

9:37 PM

9:37 PM

9:41 PM

Great Full Moon Resources

Skywatchers use Space (dot) Com for all the scientific information. 

Time and Date can be used to determine when the full moon will appear in your area.

Osprey the Bird Bringing Home Lunch

Three Hour Hike

Out with the camera and a heavy lens, I decided it was time for a long walk.

There wasn't much activity down in the fields. I was headed home when this Osprey appeared.

It wouldn't be until the camera was downloaded that I noticed the fish.

The camera was tripod-mounted but, used as a monopod for shooting this scene.

Camera: Pentax K1

Lens: Pentax 300 MM 1.4 Converter for focal length 420 MM

Exposure:  f/5.6   1/8000   ISO 800

Location: Kin Town, Okinawa, Japan

Date and Time: MAR 29 2018   11:06 AM

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Jasmine Flower - Facts and Photos

Famous for Fragrance

Native to the subtropical and tropical areas of Asia, the plant has been cultivated worldwide. 

Images shown were taken with an iPhone in the wife's garden.

It's important to get them posted today because the month of March will soon end.

I like to post flowers during the season they begin blooming. Here ya go.

There are over 200 types of Jasmine plant in this species.

The flowers may be seen growing as shrubs or the plants may be vines.

Botanical Name: Jasminum

English: Jasmine

Japanese: ジャスミン (Jasmine)

Jasmine is used in weddings and religious ceremonies around the globe.

Oil extracts flowers is used in lotions, perfumes, shampoos, and soaps.

The scent of flowers is strongest in the evening hours. Women know this.

If a single woman plants the stuff outside her bedroom window, caution.

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Backing off a bit shows the size of Jasmine flowers, compared to a Hibiscus.

The Jasmine flowers are about an inch in diameter. Photo - Top Left.

References and More About Jasmine:

Flower Expert

Flower Meaning

Top 25 Beautiful Jasmine Flowers

Wikipedia

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