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April 10: Clouds and Aurora

Posted on April 11, 2015 by perlgurl

We were forecast to have some snow by Saturday morning so I figured that between that and the shorter nights we have now that going out Friday night would be not very productive.  Instead I opted for hoping for a … Continue reading →

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April 9: Chasing on the deck

Posted on April 10, 2015 by perlgurl

Once I take the melatonin to help me sleep there’s only chasing from the deck left to do, so this was it. Downtown Fairbanks, shooting with Sony a6000 and a Rokinon 12mm lens. ISO 800 (massive light pollution downtown) using … Continue reading →

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More steps and job offers

Posted on April 6, 2015 by perlgurl

Another 2.5 miles today, taking the same path along the river to the studio and back home. I had two interviews last week and as of this morning I’ve been offered both. Both are summer-only jobs and outside of my … Continue reading →

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April 4: Moon shots with a telephoto lens and potluck

Posted on April 5, 2015 by perlgurl

I attended my aurora group’s potluck last night. It was officially called “AAA SSS: Alaskan Aurora Addicts -Soups, Stews and Salads Potluck” and the idea was to get everyone in the Fairbanks area together at a location where we could … Continue reading →

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Simple Surya A

Posted on April 1, 2015 by perlgurl

The walk on Sunday really did a number on my legs and ankles and everything is still really tight four days after the fact.  So I’m keeping it simple and sticking to what feels good, but not overwhelming.   Three … Continue reading →

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One step at a time

Posted on March 29, 2015 by perlgurl

2.49 miles today    

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March 28: finding Murphy Dome

Posted on March 29, 2015 by perlgurl

If you go back far enough in my blog you will read about the time I could not find the top of Murphy Dome.    The entry is here and is one more shining example of how my adventures turn out. … Continue reading →

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March 26: Aurora Chasing Tour

Posted on March 27, 2015 by perlgurl

I had the privilege of going on one of Ronn and Marketa Murray’s aurora chasing tours last night. The lights decided to make us earn that tour name, plus there were some clouds, so we drove to Nenana first then … Continue reading →

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March 24: Creamers Field Day and Night.

Posted on March 25, 2015 by perlgurl

Scoped out Creamers Field to test how the trails were during the day on Tuesday, March 24. I was also testing out one of my new camera backpacks and took some test pictures. I’m still learning about photography and honestly … Continue reading →

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March 17: Aurora Storm of the Century

Posted on March 18, 2015 by perlgurl

Always an adventure when I go out. This time one of the two cars got stuck and had to be towed out. For once it was not me! It was supposed to be a really awesome show again on this … Continue reading →

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