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In the coming days, weeks, and months, humanity must decide whether love will prevail or the conflict of war. Let us not be blinded by fear by those who would like us to live in a world where violence, bombings, and murder are ingrained in our society. Love must stand up strong against the tide of violence and evil. Praying for the whole world to find love and peace. May those who lost loved ones in Paris find solace in the times ahead. Center oneself and let meditation and light guide you. Do not let darkness take over.🙏 Where there is darkness there is light. Find the way forward.  Is it the path of war? (Right) Is it the path of love and peace? (Left) Which side will humanity choose?

Capturing the ethereal beauty of the night sky, I recently took my new Takumar 135mm 1:3.5 lens for a test under the stars, setting my camera to ISO 200, a shutter speed of 1/200s, and manual mode to best capture the lunar landscape. With the aperture set between f/16 and f/22, the intricate grey details of the moon's surface were vividly showcased against the backdrop of a perfectly clear night sky. As I jot down these thoughts, the clock nudges closer to 3AM EST, specifically 2:37AM EST, underscoring the serene quiet of the early morning. The intention was to complement this lunar exploration with some low-light video footage, utilizing the Yashica 1.4 lens. However, the whims of nature intervened, as clouds veiled the celestial spectacle, obscuring the view and dashing my plans. Such is the unpredictable thrill of astrophotography, yet the promise of future supermoons keeps the spirit of anticipation alive. This nocturnal venture not only offered a glimpse into the moon...