You want to see the best “shooting star” display in 2023, but it’s just too cold outside. That’s a typical attitude to the Geminid meteor shower, the famous but little enjoyed exhibition of shooting stars that occurs each December.

There is a way to see “shooting stars” without needing to stand outside—and all you need is a camera and a tripod.

The Geminids: When And Where

The Geminid meteor shower will peak overnight on Wednesday, December 13, through Thursday, December 14. However, “shooting stars” should be visible by 22:00 because Gemini’s source constellation will already be high in the southeast.

The Geminids: Seasonal Challenges

This particular meteor shower is at its best, as seen from the northern hemisphere, where Gemini reaches its highest in the night sky. That’s where it’s coldest in December. One of the very few displays of “meteor showers” that is caused by an asteroid (3200 Phaethon), it produces up to 150 multicolored “shooting stars” per hour at its peak.

So you don’t want to miss this—and yet most stargazers will do even if they do have clear skies.

The Geminids: How To Set Up The Shot

Put a mirrorless or DSLR camera wearing a wide-angle lens on a tripod. Using infinity focus (look for the ∞ symbol on the focus dial), an aperture of f/2.8 (or whatever the lowest f-number your lens can achieve setting), a shutter speed of 30 seconds and approximately ISO 800-1600, take test images. Make sure the results are sharp by zooming in on the LCD screen.

The Geminids: How To Take Photos Of ‘Shooting Stars’

Once you’re happy, use an intervalometer or a shutter release cable and take image after image automatically. With the camera set up and shooting, you can go back inside. Leave it shooting for at least a couple of hours without touching it. That way, you can look through all of its images later and drag them all into the free StarStaX software to create a bonus star trail image showing Earth’s rotation.

Most importantly, you’ll probably catch a “shooting star” or two without standing outside in the cold for hours. You will, of course, need a clear sky for any of this to work. It will also work best if you’re away from light pollution or, at the very least, ensure no light sources are in your shot.

The Best Meteor Showers In 2024

In 2024, three major meteor showers will take place under moonless skies:

• Quadrantid meteor shower (January 3/4): 60-200 “shooting stars” per hour at the peak
• Eta Aquariids (May 5/6): 10-20 per hour
• Perseids (August 12-13): 100 per hour

Wishing you clear skies and wide eyes.

One photographer filmed the heartwarming moment that veterans of World War II, Vietnam, and Korea returned home from their Honor Flight.

A photographer just happened to be the airport as an Honor Flight landed, and her video perfectly captures what a joyous experience it is.

Ron Sherman’s new book, Witness – A Photographic Essay of Humor and Heart, is available for purchase. The 140-page coffee table book features 98 images from Mr. Sherman’s vast inventory.

Atlanta-based photographer Ron Sherman’s new book is a testament to his 60 years documenting the people of Atlanta, of Georgia and much of the rest of the country. It’s his fifth book.

Hank Aaron hit his 715th homer to break Babe Ruth’s record and ran the bases as two teenagers tapped him on his shoulders and ran off. (photo by Ron Sherman).

Glamorous dinner for the 1972 Atlanta Steeplechase crowd, referred to as “The Best Lawn Party in Georgia.” (photo by Ron Sherman).

National Grits Festival from 2010, held in Warwick, Georgia, giving children and adults alike a day of fun and games. (photo by Ron Sherman).

The 144-page coffee table book, 10 inches by 12 inches, features 98 choice images from Mr. Sherman’s vast inventory of photographs, some of them quite famous.

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — Acclaimed Atlanta photographer Ron Sherman’s new book – titled Witness, A Photographic Essay of Humor and Heart – is available for purchase, through Mr. Sherman’s website: witness.ronsherman.com. The handsome, 144-page coffee table book – 10 inches by 12 inches, with a cloth-wrapped hard cover – features 98 images from Mr. Sherman’s vast inventory of thousands of photographs, some of which are quite famous. Individuals, bookstores, libraries, colleges, universities and more are all invited to purchase the book.

“Witness – A Photographic Essay of Humor and Heart is a testament to my sixty years as a professional photographer documenting the people of Atlanta, of Georgia and much of the rest of the country,” said Mr. Sherman, who grew up in Cleveland but has made Atlanta his home for the past five-plus decades. “I had the privilege of meeting political figures, sports stars, musicians, school children, college students and corporate executives, who allowed me into their lives.”

Most of the subjects in the book were available for a very short time, but enough time to allow him to finish his assignments. They included such luminaries as Jimmy Carter, Coretta Scott King, Hank Aaron, Muhammad Ali, Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young, among many others.

“But,” Sherman pointed out, “fireman Buzzard Sewell, Atlanta policeman Chester Head, singer Arlo Guthrie or activist Huey Newton are people some may have never heard of, but they will see them in my book,” adding, “Of the thousands of photos in my archives, two assistants, photo editor Amy Miller and designer and publisher Laurie Shock, did a remarkable job of picking ninety-eight enlightening images.”

In the book’s pages, people will experience the evolution of Atlanta and meet some of the city’s most notable public figures, from Jimmy Carter to Coretta Scott King to Ted Turner, and witness the celebration as Henry Aaron rounded the bases after breaking Babe Ruth’s home run record at Atlanta’s Fulton County Stadium in 1974.

The 4 foot by 5 foot enlargement of that iconic Hank Aaron photograph is perhaps the book’s most recognizable image, showing the legendary slugger being congratulated by two exuberant fans as he jogs from second to third base on his way to baseball immortality in 1974. It’s now on display at Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.

Witness is Mr. Sherman’s fifth book effort. Three of the previous four were corporate sponsored, while the fourth, published in 2013, had a Canadian publisher. All were photographic retrospectives, with an emphasis on Atlanta. “The new book is self-published,” he said, “because I wanted complete control over its production. I consider it my finest work.”

Mr. Sherman’s photography encompasses much more than Atlanta. In 1968, at the height of the Vietnam war, he volunteered for service in the U.S. Army and was assigned to the Aerial Reconnaissance Battalion in the Signal Corps. His deep understanding of photography played a key role in assisting Army Intelligence. After his service, Ron came back to the states to resume his photography career, which took him to Washington D.C., where he captured hundreds of compelling images of the Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam on November 15, 1969.

Ron fell in love with Atlanta even before he moved there for good in 1971. A brief stint working for United Press International gave him a sense of the place as a booming city on the move in the mid-1960s, and provided valuable business contacts for the future. His fascination with Atlanta and its people, coupled with his great skill in capturing its dazzling skylines and cityscapes, as well as the natural beauty of its rural surroundings, form the essence of his life’s work.

Ron’s photography has been published in Time, Newsweek, Forbes, Sports Illustrated, Life, and Business Week, as well as in newspapers throughout the country. Multiple public exhibitions, as well as the four previously published books, have featured Ron’s photography over the past few decades. His portfolio of nearly a half million photographs are archived at Emory University’s Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library in Atlanta.

To learn more about Mr. Sherman, or to purchase a copy of his book, Witness – A Photographic Essay of Humor and Heart, please visit witness.ronsherman.com.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Flickr, the world’s largest photography community and leading photo-management platform, is set to launch a personalized touch to your year in photography, the MyFlickrYear 2023 site experience. Awaiting Flickr enthusiasts in the first week of January 2024 is a custom annual report that invites members to reminisce, celebrate, and share their photographic journey throughout the past year.

What is MyFlickrYear 2023?

MyFlickrYear 2023 is a visual journey encapsulating members’ contributions in 2023. Meticulously crafted by the Flickr team, this edition promises to showcase the user’s most significant milestones, highlight their most cherished photograph of the year, and unveil statistics on faves, comments, views, and users’ closest connections within the vibrant Flickr community.

This personalized retrospective gains even more significance when considering the scale of Flickr’s active community. With nearly 700 million uploads to Flickr this year, averaging an impressive 2 million per day, the sheer volume of output exemplifies the expansive and dynamic nature of MyFlickrYear.

This exclusive report is accessible through the website or mobile site experience of all members who have posted on Flickr in 2023. As members navigate through their unique reports, they’ll find a narrative that tells the story of their photographic year in a way that goes beyond mere numbers.

Seamless sharing with #MyFlickrYear23.

MyFlickrYear is more than a personal account; it connects enthusiasts worldwide. Flickr enables its passionate community to seamlessly integrate their customized annual reports into their Flickr photostreams, creating a dynamic showcase of memories, photos, and achievements.

To further amplify the celebration, users are encouraged to use the designated hashtag #MyFlickrYear23 when sharing their personalized stats. This not only contributes to a collective conversation—it transforms social media into a digital gallery where visual storytelling takes center stage. The most captivating MyFlickrYear 2023 journeys will have a chance to earn a coveted spot on the official Flickr blog and various social media channels, providing members with a well-deserved moment in the spotlight.

There’s still time for those who may have been less active on Flickr this year! MyFlickrYear 2023 is your chance to revive your photographic presence. Dust off those forgotten gems lurking in your camera roll, upload them to Flickr, and watch as your year unfolds beautifully.

Join the excitement, share your story, and make it a year to remember in the Flickr community. Learn more about MyFlickrYear here.

Not a Flickr member yet? Join our community today and find your inspiration!

About Flickr
Flickr, founded in 2004, is the world’s largest photography community, committed to elevating the memories, artistry, and impact of all your photos. Fueled by passionate photographers for nearly 20 years, Flickr provides users with the safest and most inclusive platform for sharing and connecting through photos and videos. Since its acquisition by SmugMug in 2018, these united brands have created the most influential photography-focused community in the world.

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