Kitt Peak National Observatory
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Date: October 28, 2010
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
Site: Tuscon, AZ
Exposure: 1/1250 sec
Effective Focal Length: 4.9 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/2.0
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Description
Jim Scotti was kind enough to show us some of the telescopes he works with. This is the view from atop the 0.9m telescope. The best view in the house. I actually had a touch of vertigo while up there. After all you are about 30feet off the ground + 7000 feet above sea level. WOW!
Sacred Mountain
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Date: October 28, 2010
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
Site: Tuscon, AZ
Exposure: 1/800 sec
Effective Focal Length: 4.9 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/2.8
Description
On the way to Kitt Peak National Observatory. Sacred mountain is off in the distance. Most incredible scenery I have ever seen.
4m Telescope Atop Kitt Peak
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Date: October 28, 2010
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
Site: Tuscon, AZ
Exposure: 1/2000 sec
Effective Focal Length: 4.9 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/2.8
Description
During our trip to Arizona, Amanda and visited Kitt Peak National Observatory. This is the 4m telescope.
Tuscon Sunset
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Date: October 28, 2010
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
Site: Las Vegas, NV
Exposure: 1/1250 sec
Effective Focal Length: 18.6 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/5.3
Description
On the airplane arriving in Tuscon. 4 days of sunshine!
Moon Vegas Strip
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Date: October 28, 2010
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
Site: Las Vegas, NV
Exposure: 1/4 sec
Effective Focal Length: 6.3 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/3.2
Description
View from the Eiffel Tower ride, moon was rising.
Hoover Dam Bypass
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Date: October 26, 2010
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX110 IS
Site: Las Vegas, NV
Exposure: 1/100 sec
Effective Focal Length: 11.5 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/3.5
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Description
Passing by the Hoover Dam via helicopter on our way to the Grand Canyon.
Desert Scene
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Date: October 25, 2010
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
Site: Las Vegas, NV
Exposure: 1/640 sec
Effective Focal Length: 12.1 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/4.5
Description
In the helicopter on the way back from the Grand Canyon. WOW!
Rim Of The Grand Canyon
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Date: October 26, 2010
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX110 IS
Exposure: 1/250 sec
Effective Focal Length: 6 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/4.0
Description
Helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon, something you MUST do! Going down!
Canyon Moon
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Date: October 26, 2010
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX110 IS
Site: Las Vegas, NV
Exposure: 1/400 sec
Effective Focal Length: 6 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/4.0
Description
Getting ready to head back to Vegas, I spot the moon in the daylight... Only because I knew where it should be.
Almost To The Moon
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Date: August 29, 2010
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
Site: DSE Observatory
Exposure: 1/2500 sec
Effective Focal Length: 4.9 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/2.8
Description
On our Vegas+Tuscon trip, somewhere outside of Newark.
Rock Formation (NB Medicare Care card)
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Date: August 29, 2010
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
Site: Bay of Fundy
Exposure: 1/1600 sec
Effective Focal Length: 4.9 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/2.8
Description
Out Kayaking in the Bay of Fundy for a team building exercise. This image is what appears on the NB Medicare card.
Hopewell Cape
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Date: August 29, 2010
Author: Tim Doucette
Telescope: C9.25
Mount: Tripod
Camera: Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
Site: Hopewell Cape, Bay Of Fundy, NB
Exposure: 1/800 sec
Effective Focal Length: 12.5 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/5.0
Fundy Park
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Date: August 14, 2010
Author: Tim Doucette
Telescope: Sigma Apo DG 70-300mm f/4-5.6
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel 300D
Site: Fundy National Park, NB
Exposure: 1/500 sec
Effective Focal Length: 70 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/13.0
Fundy Beach
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Date: August 14, 2010
Author: Tim Doucette
Telescope: C9.25
Camera: Canon Rebel 20D
Site: Fundy National Park, NB
Exposure: 1/1000 sec
Effective Focal Length: 70 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/8.0
Description
Along the shore of Fundy.
Rolling Pines
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Date: August 14, 2010
Author: Tim Doucette
Telescope: Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5
Camera: Canon Rebel 20D
Site: Fundy National Park, NB
Exposure: 1/400 sec
Effective Focal Length: 28 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/16.0
Description
On the way home Richard stopped at a lookout point. What a view.
Saint John River
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Date: July 30, 2010
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
Site: Saint John, NB
Exposure: 1/2000 sec
Effective Focal Length: 4.9 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/2.0
William Brydon Jack Observatory
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Date: July 28, 2010
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
Site: UNB, Fredericton
Exposure: 1/100 sec
Effective Focal Length: 9.5 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/4.0
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Petrified Forest
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Date: July 10, 2010
Author: Amanda Doucette
Camera: Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
Site: St. Andrews, NB
Exposure: 1/60 sec
Effective Focal Length: 4.9 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/2.0
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Ice Baby
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Date: February 15, 2010
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon PowerShot SD960 IS
Site: PEI
Exposure: 1/15 sec
Effective Focal Length: 10.8 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/4.0
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Description
The beautiful snow sculptures of the Jack Frost Festival in PEI. Well worth the visit.
Thunder Cove
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Date: August 1, 2009
Author: Tim Doucette
Telescope: Sigma Apo DG 70-300mm f/4-5.6
Mount: Tripod
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel 300D
Site: PEI
Exposure: 1/400 sec
Effective Focal Length: 119 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/7.1
Description
Taken during our vacation in PEI. The sandstone caves there are really amazing, and dangerous. Many have since collapsed.
Sunset at Thunder Cove
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Date: July 28, 2009
Author: Tim Doucette
Telescope: Sigma Apo DG 70-300mm f/4-5.6
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel 300D
Site: PEI
Exposure: 1/400 sec
Effective Focal Length: 300 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/7.1
Description
This image was taken during our summer vacation in PEI.
Igloo-servatory
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Date: December 4, 2007
Author: Tim Doucette
Telescope: Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel 300D
Site: Moncton
Exposure: 1/125 sec
Effective Focal Length: 18 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/7.1
Description
DSE Observatory under lots of snow.
Park Fall Leaves
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Date: October 8, 2007
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon Powershot A530
Site: Moncton
Exposure: 1/500 sec
Effective Focal Length: 5.8 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/2.6
Description
Taken in the park a block from my house.
Row of Trees
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Date: October 6, 2007
Author: Tim Doucette
Telescope: Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel 300D
Site: DSE Observatory
Exposure: 1/800 sec
Effective Focal Length: 27 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/10.0
Description
This was taken in the car on the way back from Beliveau Orchards.
Red Cloud Sunset
Image Details
Date: September 1, 2007
Author: Tim Doucette
Telescope: Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel 300D
Site: Moncton
Exposure: 1/100 sec
Effective Focal Length: 18 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/5.6
Description
This was within the first week after moving the observatory from Shediac to Moncton, pouring the concrete peer and everything is ready to go, except the sky of course.
Rainbow Mosaic
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Date: September 1, 2007
Author: Tim Doucette
Telescope: Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel 300D
Site: DSE Observatory
Exposure:
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Description
This is a mosaic of 9 images using Autostitch software.
O Canada!
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Date: August 12, 2007
Author: Tim Doucette
Guiding: C9.25S via Vesta Pro Webcam
Camera: Canon Powershot S45
Site: Saint John, NB
Exposure: 1/1000 sec
Effective Focal Length: 21.3 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/6.3
Description
Saint John ferry scene
Kekoujouke River (looking East)
Image Details
Date: August 10, 2007
Author: Tim Doucette
Telescope: Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel 300D
Site: Quinan
Exposure: 1/160 sec
Effective Focal Length: 18 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/8.0
Description
This is one side of the bridge of the Kekoujouke river in the back woods of Quinan.
Kekoujouke River (looking West)
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Date: August 10, 2007
Author: Tim Doucette
Telescope: Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel 300D
Site: Quinan
Exposure: 1/200 sec
Effective Focal Length: 25 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/10.0
Description
This is one side of the bridge of the Kekoujouke river in the back woods of Quinan.
Giant House
Image Details
Date: August 10, 2007
Author: Tim Doucette
Telescope: Sigma 70-300mm Macro
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel 300D
Site: Quinan
Exposure: 1/2000 sec
Effective Focal Length: 300 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/7.1
Description
This is an interesting perspective shot. The house looks huge.
Crab Driftwood
Image Details
Date: August 10, 2007
Author: Tim Doucette
Telescope: Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel 300D
Site: Quinan
Exposure: 1/125 sec
Effective Focal Length: 133 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/4.5
Description
Taken at my brother's camp in Kekoujouke.
Gator Driftwood
Image Details
Date: August 10, 2007
Author: Tim Doucette
Telescope: Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel 300D
Site: Quinan
Exposure: 1/100 sec
Effective Focal Length: 70 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/5.0
Description
Taken at my brother's camp in Kekoujouke.
Cabin Trail
Image Details
Date: August 9, 2007
Author: Tim Doucette
Telescope: Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel 300D
Site: Quinan
Exposure: 1/50 sec
Effective Focal Length: 18 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/4.5
Description
This image was taken on the way to the camp that my grandfather built. It lies just atop a hill at the end of this path. My favorite place in Quinan. I may put an observatory there some day.
Quinan River
Image Details
Date: August 9, 2007
Author: Tim Doucette
Telescope: Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel 300D
Site: Quinan
Exposure: 1/200 sec
Effective Focal Length: 46 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/11.0
Description
This was taken just past my camp in Quinan.
Blueberry Hill
Image Details
Date: August 9, 2007
Author: Tim Doucette
Telescope: Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel 300D
Site: Quinan
Exposure: 1/200 sec
Effective Focal Length: 18 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/8.0
Description
This hill is referred to as Blueberry hill by the locals. It is literarly that. Many people pick their winter blueberry stock from this hill alone.
A Top Cadilac Mountain
Image Details
Date: August 7, 2007
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon Powershot S45
Site: Bar Harbour, MA
Exposure: 1/640 sec
Effective Focal Length: 17.5 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/4.5
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Description
On our 10th anniversary my wife and I took a trip to Bar Harbour, Maine. We took a two hour tour bus ride around the Acadia Park. Beautiful scenery. I recommend it to anyone who loves nature.
This image was taken on top of Cadilac Mountain.
Bar Harbour Scene
Image Details
Date: August 7, 2007
Author: Tim Doucette
Telescope: Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel 300D
Site: Bar Harbour, MA
Exposure: 1/800 sec
Effective Focal Length: 30 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/10.0
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Description
On our 10th anniversary my wife and I took a trip to Bar Harbour, Maine. We took a two hour tour bus ride around the area. Beautiful scenery.
Waterfall in Fielding
Image Details
Date: July 21, 2007
Author: Amanda Doucette
Camera: Canon Powershot S45
Site: Bristol, NB
Exposure: 1/60 sec
Effective Focal Length: 7.1 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/2.8
Description
Taken in the woods in Fielding, NB
Ferry Ocean Scene
Image Details
Date: June 24, 2007
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon Powershot A530
Site: Digby, NS
Exposure: 1/2000 sec
Effective Focal Length: 5.8 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/5.6
Description
Taken while on the Digby-Saint John ferry
Sunlit Pine Tree
Image Details
Date: December 5, 2006
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon Powershot S45
Site: Moncton
Exposure: 1/320 sec
Effective Focal Length: 8.6 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/3.2
Description
A nice shot of a pine tree lit by the rising sun.
Snow Tree
Image Details
Date: December 5, 2006
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon Powershot S45
Site: Moncton
Exposure: 1/400 sec
Effective Focal Length: 7.1 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/2.8
Description
Maple tree in my front yard.
Livingston Lake
Image Details
Date: September 23, 2006
Author: Tim Doucette
Telescope: Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XT
Site: Livingston Lake, Alma
Exposure: 1/500 sec
Effective Focal Length: 18 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/20.0
Description
This was taken the morning after our observing session at Livingston Lake
Livingston Lake Mist
Image Details
Date: September 23, 2006
Author: Tim Doucette
Telescope: Canon 70-300mm Lens
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XT
Site: Livingston Lake, Alma
Exposure: 1/250 sec
Effective Focal Length: 75 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/7.1
Description
This was taken the morning after our observing session at Livingston Lake.
Tree in Stone
Image Details
Date: July 15, 2006
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon Powershot S45
Site: Hopewell Cape, Bay Of Fundy, NB
Exposure: 1/100 sec
Effective Focal Length: 24 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/6.3
Description
A very interesting formation. A tree in bloom with it's roots embeded in the soil. From what I'm told it get's most of it's water through water in the air due to fog.
If you happen to be at Hopewell touring, just as you get to the bottom of the stairs, pass the large rock formations and turn left on the beach and walk about 5 min, look up and there you have it.
Hopewell Rocks - Low Tide
Image Details
Date: July 15, 2006
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon Powershot S45
Site: Hopewell Cape, Bay Of Fundy, NB
Exposure: 1/200 sec
Effective Focal Length: 39 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/6.3
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Description
This is one of New Brunswick's huge tourist attractions. It features the highest tides in the world. For more info information click here
Saint John Shoreline
Image Details
Date: June 4, 2004
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon Powershot S45
Site: Saint John, NB
Exposure: 2 x 1/320 sec
Effective Focal Length: 7.1 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/2.8
Description
This is a mosaic of two images stitched together using a free program Autostitch
Digby Shoreline
Image Details
Date: June 4, 2004
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon Powershot S45
Site: Digby, NS
Exposure: 1/1000 sec
Effective Focal Length: 7.1 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/4.0
Description
Imaged just on our way back to Moncton on the Digby-Saint John Ferry
Sunset Fire Tree
Image Details
Date: February 18, 2004
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon Powershot S45
Site: Moncton
Exposure: 1/50 sec
Effective Focal Length: 8.6 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/3.2
Description
Tree in our backyard, kind of looks like it's on fire.
Sun Fountain
Image Details
Date: December 26, 2003
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon Powershot S45
Site: Quinan
Exposure: 1/100 sec
Effective Focal Length: 21.3 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/4.9
Description
A sun fountain. Taken from inside the ca. A bit blurry but worth seeing.
Simba in the Clouds
Image Details
Date: December 26, 2003
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon Powershot S45
Site: Quinan
Exposure: 1/800 sec
Effective Focal Length: 14.7 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/4.0
Description
Can you see the cat face? Kind of reminds me of Simba from Lion King for some reason.
Mouse Cloud
Image Details
Date: December 26, 2003
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon Powershot S45
Site: Quinan
Exposure: 1/500 sec
Effective Focal Length: 21.3 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/4.9
Description
This looks like fat mice running from left to right. Taken from in the car somewhere on the way back to Moncton.
Sun Moon Lit Tree
Image Details
Date: October 14, 2003
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon Powershot S45
Site: Moncton
Exposure: 1/125 sec
Effective Focal Length: 7.1 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/2.8
Description
I shot this image on the way to work one morning. The top of the tree is lit by the sun, hence why it appears more red than the bottom part.
You can see the waning moon high in the sky.
Mega Maple Tree
Image Details
Date: October 28, 2003
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon Powershot S45
Site: DSE Observatory
Exposure: 1/100 sec
Effective Focal Length: 7.1 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/2.8
Description
This maple tree is huge and towers over our house in the front yard. In this scene the setting sun lights up the leaves.
Sun Pillar
Image Details
Date: October 19, 2003
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon Powershot S45
Site: Moncton
Exposure: 1/160 sec
Effective Focal Length: 7.1 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/2.8
Description
Solar pillar taken from my backyard.
Quinan River
Image Details
Date: July 1, 2003
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon Powershot S45
Site: Quinan
Exposure: 1/400 sec
Effective Focal Length: 7.1 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/5.6
Description
Not a bad shot taken from an open car window on the way back to Moncton. Super nice day.
Frozen Tree
Image Details
Date: April 5, 2003
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon Powershot S45
Site: DSE Observatory
Exposure: 15 sec @ ISO AUTO
Effective Focal Length: 7.1 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/7.1
Description
Taken shortly after an ice storm.
Ice Crab Tree
Image Details
Date: April 5, 2003
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon Powershot S45
Site: Moncton
Exposure: 1/250 sec
Effective Focal Length: 21.3 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/4.9
Description
Imaged after an ice storm
Misty Quinan River
Image Details
Date: November 9, 2002
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Sony DCR-TRV310 Camcorder
Site: Quinan
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Misty River
Morning Misty River
Image Details
Date: October 7, 2002
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Sony DCR-TRV310 Camcorder
Site: Quinan
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Misty River morning.
Between Clouds
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Date: December 31, 1969
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Sony DCR-TRV310 Camcorder
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Description
This was a frame from a short video taken on the plane on the way to Washington DC for some training.
Grand Falls
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Date: December 31, 1969
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Sony DCR-TRV310 Camcorder
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Description
Taken at Grand Falls, NB, on the way to Bristol.
Ice Tree
Image Details
Date: April 5, 2003
Author: Tim Doucette
Camera: Canon Powershot S45
Site: Moncton
Exposure: 1/1000 sec
Effective Focal Length: 7.1 mm
Effective Focal Ratio: f/3.5
Description
Taken shortly after ice storm.