26-October-2006

Jet passing the Moon.

Image taken from my backyard with a Nikon D2xs and 80-400 mm VR lens @ 400 mm (ISO 800, 1/25 sec, f/5.6). Post processed using Capture One Pro 5, Photoshop CS5, Topaz DeNoise 5. Hand-held, a bit out of focus, lots of noise reduction needed, moon blown out.

Author: David Mathre

I am a scientist by training (Eckerd College, BSc; Caltech, Ph.D.). I worked for 27 years as a Chemist in the Pharmaceutical Industry developing processes to manufacture medicines for human and animal health. I now spend my time as a photographer and world traveler. My interests include the natural world, wildlife, landscapes, sky, and seascapes, travel, and astrophotography. I look for unique ways of viewing the world and presenting my images. I have traveled to over 55 countries in six continents, often on Semester at Sea voyages. While at home in New Jersey, I spend time on home renovation and expansion of a wildflower garden/meadow.

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