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Easter Moon

I've always had an interest in astronomy and have thought about trying to do some astrophotography.  The moon is an easy subject and one way to try to get one's feet wet with doing astrophotography. Usually around the time of a full moon, a number of people will post their pictures on some of the photography forums I follow, and I must admit some of the images of the moon I've seen there are pretty good.  So with some experimentation about a week or so ago and with the benefit of some clear skies,  I was able to capture a number of images, some of which I thought were pretty decent.  This full moon is special since this is the first full after the vernal equinox, and as such determines the date for Easter Sunday, which is the following Sunday.

Easter T-Rex

Montville, CT

I know this is a few days late since Easter was last Sunday, but I never knew that T-Rex celebrated Easter. Even though he doesn't look quite so threatening with his  ears, I doubt there would be any children lined to receive their Easter basket from this guy.  

Go Right

Essex, CT

On a recent weekend, I came across this "traffic light" at the center of an intersection in Essex, CT.  I thought it was rather unique as far as traffic lights go and had sort of a nautical theme to it, typical for this area. It didn't really direct traffic like stop lights, but just alerted drivers to this intersection and reminded them to "go right".  Since it was not lit during the day, I wondered if it were colored, or flashed or looked like some sort of lighthouse type beacon at night.  You can imagine my disappointment  a couple of weeks later when I passed this intersection at night and saw it was lit with a single, white compact fluorescent bulb.  I guess the town is trying to save energy with the CF bulb but for some reason the light now has lost some of its charm.  

More Reeds

Old Lyme, CT

Marsh

Old Lyme, CT

To me it looks like the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection is doing a pretty good job of restoring this particular marsh, if the growth of these reeds are any indication.  The reeds are so thick here, it's hard to read the sign.

Connecticut River

Old Lyme, CT.

This is a view of the Connecticut River, near where it empties into Long Island Sound.  Across the river is the town of Old Saybrook.

Gazebo in Black and White

Old Lyme, CT

State Law

Westbrook, CT

I know it's the law in Connecticut, but I still find myself not stopping/yielding when I see pedestrians standing in crosswalks.  I'm not used to it, even after living here for almost nine years now.

Train Bridge

Old Lyme, CT

This is near the mouth of the Connectcut River.  This bridge carries Amtrak trains, as well as some commuter trains across the Connecticut River.

Mary Ellen

New London, CT

One of a number of ferry boats which operate daily between New London and Orient Point, NY, across Long Island Sound.

Springtime

The trees outside my house have been in bloom the last week, a sure sign that spring is here.  Even though we had a pretty mild winter in this part of the country, I'm happy it's springtime. 

Seagull

New London, CT

I don't think seagulls are particularly pretty as far as birds go.  However, they are easy to photograph.  They perch for long periods of time on just about anything, and don't spook easily.  Why is it that the "ugly" birds are so easy to photograph?  Another one of life's little mysteries.......

On a Clear Day...

New London, CT

As the songs says, "On a Clear Day, you can see forever...."   This device would certainly help.