Ray, this means a lot to me. I really appreciate it. It took me awhile to get the hang of Premier Pro, but I'm learning. I'm really enjoying the process of creating these videos. Please consider subscribing if you haven't already, as I hope to continue to share my passion for this amazing hobby!
@@RaysAstrophotography I appreciate your support. I've also subscribed to your channel. It looks like you have a great archive of videos that I'm going to have to start watching! Any constructive criticism you are able/willing to provide would be much appreciated.
I love Cherry Springs. Went to CS but couldn't make it to the Black Forest this year. Unfortunately, I had nothing but rain on the last 2 star parties.
Samara, I hear you on the rain. Unfortunately, sometimes it is how things go. For many years I let it get to me, and started to get jaded about the hobby. However, more recently, I've started to miss opportunities to observe that I thought the weather was going to be poor, and got reports back from friends on how awesome their observations were that night. One night of amazing skies is totally worth multiple attempts. That's one of the reasons I said at the end of the video to focus on the human side of the hobby. I know no other group I feel more in tune with than the amazing folks of the amateur astronomy community. You are all awesome!
@@CosmosSafari I agree. I never miss an opportunity to go to Cherry Springs and I don't keep checking on the weather because rain or shine, I always have fun over there. I Made wonderful friends that I get to see every time I return.
Did you go to the Black Forest Star Party or have you also been to Cherry Springs? Do you have any other tips for the audience? Please leave your valuable feedback in the comments below. I really appreciate your time and want to hear your experience as well.
Haha, been there, done that. My first year up there was with my brother and we had the bright idea to not set up our tent because we wanted to "sleep under the stars". As a result, the gear we had got soaked with dew, and then froze! Two grownups "sleeping" in the front seats of a car was probably one of my worst nights of sleep ever. We were completely unprepared for the range of weather conditions we experienced.
Hi, I’m what I’d figure is just an astronomy-enthusiast. Not even Amateur 😅 because I don’t have any equipment besides a cheap telescope I was given as a kid (22yr old now) I was considering going to this event this year. Is... this the sort of thing you can go to without equipment and just wander and ask to see what others are photographing? Or honestly, should I look for a more novice event. Don’t worry I won’t be turned off by a legit answer. I like your work. Just trying to get a feel for if the ten hour drive is a worthwhile for me and two friends😅 or maybe you’d have recommendations for other events?
I think you would really enjoy the event, and you could learn a lot by going and have a chance to meet people of all skill levels. The astronomy community is very welcoming overall. I think you would have a blast.
Check out Adam Toder's 2019 images here. They are awesome! m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10157000541399499&id=572239498
Beautiful Video from Start to Finish!
Ray, this means a lot to me. I really appreciate it. It took me awhile to get the hang of Premier Pro, but I'm learning. I'm really enjoying the process of creating these videos. Please consider subscribing if you haven't already, as I hope to continue to share my passion for this amazing hobby!
@@CosmosSafari I am already your subscriber :-)
@@RaysAstrophotography I appreciate your support. I've also subscribed to your channel. It looks like you have a great archive of videos that I'm going to have to start watching! Any constructive criticism you are able/willing to provide would be much appreciated.
@@CosmosSafari you did a fantastic job in your video. Obviously It wasn't boring or anything like that, so I end up watching it begin to end.
Congratulations on another quality, informative video. I look forward to seeing more from your channel.
Dave, thank you for your feedback, it is much appreciated.
I love Cherry Springs. Went to CS but couldn't make it to the Black Forest this year. Unfortunately, I had nothing but rain on the last 2 star parties.
Samara, I hear you on the rain. Unfortunately, sometimes it is how things go. For many years I let it get to me, and started to get jaded about the hobby. However, more recently, I've started to miss opportunities to observe that I thought the weather was going to be poor, and got reports back from friends on how awesome their observations were that night. One night of amazing skies is totally worth multiple attempts. That's one of the reasons I said at the end of the video to focus on the human side of the hobby. I know no other group I feel more in tune with than the amazing folks of the amateur astronomy community. You are all awesome!
@@CosmosSafari I agree. I never miss an opportunity to go to Cherry Springs and I don't keep checking on the weather because rain or shine, I always have fun over there. I Made wonderful friends that I get to see every time I return.
Awesome 👍
+Grant M hopefully by fall I can get back up there. crossing my fingers.
Killing it Farina!
Thanks, Nick.
Thanks for coming to the BFSP. The video is great.
Steve, I really appreciate the interview. If you are interested, next time I would be more than happy to do a talk.
@@CosmosSafari That's a very kind offer. We may well take you up on it !
@@CosmosSafari PM me about the other things we chatted about.
@@CosmosSafari No problem with us linking to the video on the CPO site ?
@@stevetaylor5382 not a problem at all, I would truly appreciate it. Thank you!
Did you go to the Black Forest Star Party or have you also been to Cherry Springs? Do you have any other tips for the audience? Please leave your valuable feedback in the comments below. I really appreciate your time and want to hear your experience as well.
AWESOME video! I was there a few years ago. I slept in my car because I didn't have a tent.
Haha, been there, done that. My first year up there was with my brother and we had the bright idea to not set up our tent because we wanted to "sleep under the stars". As a result, the gear we had got soaked with dew, and then froze! Two grownups "sleeping" in the front seats of a car was probably one of my worst nights of sleep ever. We were completely unprepared for the range of weather conditions we experienced.
Hi, I’m what I’d figure is just an astronomy-enthusiast. Not even Amateur 😅 because I don’t have any equipment besides a cheap telescope I was given as a kid (22yr old now)
I was considering going to this event this year.
Is... this the sort of thing you can go to without equipment and just wander and ask to see what others are photographing? Or honestly, should I look for a more novice event. Don’t worry I won’t be turned off by a legit answer. I like your work. Just trying to get a feel for if the ten hour drive is a worthwhile for me and two friends😅 or maybe you’d have recommendations for other events?
I think you would really enjoy the event, and you could learn a lot by going and have a chance to meet people of all skill levels. The astronomy community is very welcoming overall. I think you would have a blast.