A Night to Remember, the Moon, Podcast and more
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New skies to explore and looking ahead with purpose!
The gallery opening two weeks ago was one of those rare nights where everything came together: art, community, conversation, and curiosity. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who showed up, spent time with the work, and helped make the evening such a success.
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The Moon, Filtered
Last week, I tried an experiment. Using a highspeed planetary camera, I used a variety of filters that I applied while capturing video of the moon. I then stacked all of the images and stretched the saturation to produce this image:
This video takes you behind-the-scenes during the shoot, showing the equipment configuration, the strategy, even the raw incoming feeds of the moon. Enjoy your unfiltered look at the moon, filtered!
That session went far better than the previous nights, when we had more of a "traditional" PNW moon:
Back to the Gallery
I shared a bit about the gallery opening in my last blog post.
The opening exceeded my expectations, both in attendance and in engagement. It was especially meaningful to watch people connect with the stories behind the images, not just the final prints on the wall, but the planning, patience, and persistence behind each one.
The exhibition has helped find homes for four of my pieces already.
Congratulations to the young man who took the initiative to buy a piece with his own savings before the show opened. I had a great time sharing my works with his entire family and taking them on a personal tour. I pointed out that there is a piece in the gallery that looks like his. The difference is that his is signed with a distinct 1srt edition "one" and the one on the wall is number 2. I will only print 10 total of these, but they will each be numbered, signed, and entirely crafted and printed in my Newport studio.
→ Star-Crossed Limited (10) Metal 18" x 12" ($195) showing a comet crossing the Milky Way from Yaquina Bay State Park.
Another piece that sold immediately is a picture of the coast from Cape Foulweather that captures the Milky Way and bright moon in the same shot. This has sold more times than any other piece, and I suspect the collectors live in one of the neighborhoods in the field of view and can possibly even see their own home in the photograph. The series is closed, but when it was open it was:
→ Moon and Milk, Metal, 24" x 16" ($275)
(If you haven't watched the short film "Rivers of Light", the opening scene is the camera roll from my session for this print.)
I correctly predicted that lighthouse photograph would sell next. It has brilliant, stunning colors on a medium that is easy to hang and relatively inexpensive for the size.
→ Lit House, Wood Standout, 30" x 20" ($195)
(To see a short video of the aurora in action, check out Oregon Lights 2024. )
I was delighted to see the sale of the aurora over Yaquina Bay Bridge print. The magnetic storm was intense, and the bands of aurora were visible to the unaided eye. There was a delicate balance between a short exposure that wouldn't capture the full depth and color of the Northern Lights, and a long exposure that could stretch or blur the aurora bands and lose detail. I also took the exposure on the large sensor of a Sony A7R IV camera, which allowed me to generate a high-resolution print that scaled to a larger format. This is my favorite aurora piece, and I was happy to have it hanging in my house prior to the gallery. I will print 9 more for a limited run that will be the only run in this format.
→ Bright Perspective Limited (10), Metal, 40 " x 30" ($595)
If you enjoy aurora photography, be sure to check out the Living Aurora: A Gallery in Motion.
To those collectors: thank you for supporting my work and for giving these images a place in your lives.
Father and Son in the Double "R" Podcast
I received an invitation to join a dynamic father and son duo on a show called "The Double R Show" that is produced in Lincoln City and is about everything happening in the area. It was a fun show to be on and they were amazing hosts. The episode itself features not only their interview with me but also interviews about dark sky certification and events coming up in Lincoln City to celebrate dark skies. I hope I am able to collaborate with the city to organize a public telescope viewing and/or nighttime photography workshop.
Listen to the episode: 🌛To the moon
Recent Work: From Nebulae to Moonlight
Between the opening and everything that followed, I’ve also been able to spend time under the stars (and the Moon), working on several recent projects I’m excited to share.
The Seagull Nebula
This object continues to captivate me with its delicate structure and subtle contrast. Capturing it required patience and precision, but the final result makes the effort worthwhile. I had a huge wire in the way for Red, Green, and Blue (RGB,) so I used RGB to generate the stars but processed the nebula in Sulfur, Oxygen, and Hydrogen.
Markarian's Chain
Markarian’s Chain is always humbling: a reminder of scale and time. Each faint smudge represents an entire galaxy and photographing them feels like looking through history itself.
Parkinson’s Awareness Month: A Personal Note
As we move into Parkinson’s Awareness Month, I want to take a more serious moment to share something deeply personal. I was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson's Disease in 2020, the same year I started my astrophotography hobby and the year of the pandemic.
I’ve launched a new fundraising campaign along with a video aimed at raising awareness, supporting research, and helping others affected by Parkinson’s disease. This cause matters to me, and I appreciate everyone who has taken the time to watch, share, or contribute.
🎗️ Fundraiser: https://give.michaeljfox.org/bodiesbreaking
Awareness leads to understanding and understanding leads to progress.
Thank You
Thank you! I appreciate your support of the gallery show, the artwork, the outreach, and the conversations that continue beyond the images themselves. Whether you’re here for the art, the science, or the shared human experience behind it all, I’m grateful you’re part of this journey.
Wishing you clear skies,
Jeremy
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