My flying son was just hired by Delta Air Lines! He’ll probably start flying one of these: 757-767/A320/737/717/MD88 as First Officer – YAY!
Congratulations Randy!
Posted in Aerial, Proud Father on February 20, 2015 by budbranchFebruary first, again
Posted in Uncategorized on February 1, 2015 by budbranchI really enjoy Mr. Hale’s blog!
No matter what is going on with the world, no matter what is happening in my life, when the calendar turns to February 1 I have to stop, remember, and rededicate.
This year we have another gold star on the wall honoring those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in the conquest of space. Michael Alsbury died last October trying to reach for the edge of space. I trust that the NTSB will have several lessons for all of us to pay attention to when their report comes out.
It is a day to honor those brave souls. I would particularly point out the last phrase on the Apollo 1 plaque at LC 34: “Remember then not for how they died, but for those ideals for which they lived.”
It is not adequate to get emotional, and think about our losses; what is required is that we actually do something…
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Comet Lovejoy
Posted in 5DMII, Astrophotography, Long exposures on January 19, 2015 by budbranch30 second exposure, f/2.8 ISO 3200
Ballerina Celia on her 2nd Birthday!
Posted in 5DMII, Available Light, dance, Long exposures on January 3, 2015 by budbranch
Taos Plaza Christmas Eve
Posted in Available Light, Handheld on December 28, 2014 by budbranch
These Taosians go all-out on their little white lights…
Slo-Mo Lilly
Posted in GoPro Hero3, Pets, Slow Motion, Uncategorized on December 8, 2014 by budbranchToo windy to fly, so this happened….
slomokitties from Bud Branch on Vimeo.
Video Catnip Is Not A Gimmick
Posted in Available Light, Pets, Sony RX100-II on December 6, 2014 by budbranch 
Selfie in the Head of a Pin
Posted in Macro on November 29, 2014 by budbranchBill Morentz of Pro Camera helped me adapt and reverse this old Konica f/1.8 50 mm onto some extension tubes. The result was sharp, high-magnification macro capability. This was my first experiment with it – that’s me reflected in the head of the pin! 
My Trusty Flying Machine
Posted in Aerial, RC Quadcopter on November 23, 2014 by budbranchThis is my current flying rig for stills and video:
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